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  • Comedy

Our Miss Brooks is an American sitcom about a fun-loving, sometimes frazzled high school English teacher named Connie Brooks, played by Eve Arden. Premiering on CBS radio in 1948, the show quickly became a hit, garnering several honors and positive reviews for Arden's sharp, witty comebacks and the cast's strong interplay. The cast included Gale Gordon as the gruff principal, Osgood Conklin; Jeff Chandler as the shy and clueless biology teacher, Philip Boynton; and Richard Crenna as the clumsy yet well-intentioned student, Walter Denton. Sponsored by Colgate-Palmolive-Peet, the radio series continued until 1957. Our Miss Brooks later transitioned to television and the big screen. Arden's portrayal of a working woman in an unglamorous profession resonated with audiences and critics, earning her awards and making her an iconic figure in American comedy.