
Stanley
Stanley is an affable newstand operator in an upscale New York hotel. His personality attracts residents and tourists alike, involving him in their lives. Two people unhappy with this are his girl Celia and Mr. Phillips, the building's manager.
- 1956-1957
- 1 season
- NBC
- Comedy
Stanley is an affable newstand operator in an upscale New York hotel. His personality attracts residents and tourists alike, involving him in their lives. Two people unhappy with this are his girl Celia and Mr. Phillips, the building's manager.
Season 1 Episode Guide
19 Episodes 1956 - 1957
Episode 1
Opera Tickets
Mon, Sep 24, 1956 25 mins
Stanley is a desk clerk at a New York city hotel. A scalper talks him into taking two tickets to the opening night of the Metropolitain Opera, but he thinks they'll be hard to resell. He begs and badgers a visiting couple into taking them, only to then be threatened by gangsters to get them back.

Episode 2
Folk Song Festival
Mon, Oct 1, 1956 25 mins
A children's song festival is happening at the hotel and Stanley takes charge of the Italian group. He decides to substitute the music selection with his own choice. But when performed it causes an international incidence.

Episode 3
Army Buddies
Mon, Oct 8, 1956 25 mins
Two of Stanley's army buddies are staying in the hotel. Over a few beers they tell him of their plan to get back at a friend from the army who played a trick that got them sent to Camp Hades; an army camp in the middle of a swamp. Should Stanley confess it was him that played the trick on them?

Episode 4
Stanley Gets Jealous
Mon, Oct 22, 1956 20 mins
Stanley's girlfriend Celia develops a crush on a popular crooner. Stanley feels he can't compete with the handsome singer and resigns himself to losing his sweetheart.

Episode 5
Clothing Store
Mon, Oct 29, 1956 25 mins
Stanley decides a clothing change will elevate his status in society and purchases a suite from a Madison Avenue haberdashery.
Episode 6
Stanley Gets a Bachelor Apartment
Mon, Nov 5, 1956

Episode 7
Stanley and the Blonde Bandit
Mon, Nov 19, 1956 25 mins
When Stanley is again late for a date Celia refuses to believe his excuse. He tells her he was taken captive by a group of robbers but has no proof to show her.

Episode 8
The New Stanley
Mon, Nov 26, 1956 24 mins

Episode 9
Celia's Pen Pal
Mon, Dec 3, 1956 24 mins
Episode 10
Stanley's a Lawyer
Mon, Dec 17, 1956 25 mins
Episode 11
Christmas show
Mon, Dec 24, 1956 25 mins
Stanley has a music box picked for Celia's Christmas gift but doubts it's worth. He daydreams himself to Victorian England where his present is now filled with gold coins. He gives it to Celia, a barmaid. Returning to reality he finds his girl is appreciative of the original gift.

Episode 12
The New Year's Party
Mon, Dec 31, 1956 30 mins
Episode 13
The Celebrity
Mon, Jan 14, 1957 25 mins

Episode 14
Stanley and Mr. Phillips' Plot
Mon, Jan 21, 1957 23 mins
Mr. Phillips, the Sussex Fenton Manager, issues an unprecedented invitation to Stanley for lunch at his club. Turns out he has an ulterior motive: to have our hero deliver a theatre ticket to the Hotel's girl florist. The location of her seat? Next to Mr. Phillip's seat.
Episode 15
Married Friends
Mon, Jan 28, 1957
As Stanley and Celia's relationship progresses the two consider tying the knot. But deciding to visit a married couple exposes them to things they hadn't considered. The two have an honest discussion about their future.

Episode 16
The Fight
Mon, Feb 11, 1957 24 mins

Episode 17
Work Follies
Mon, Feb 18, 1957 25 mins
It's time for the Plaza Sussex annual variety show that features music and comedic acts. Stanley is made the main attraction due to his varied talents and gets nervous that he might fail.
Episode 18
Stanley's Surprise Party
Sun, Feb 24, 1957 45 mins
Celia plans a surprise party for Stanley's birthday and gets his friends from work to go along with the plan.
Episode 19
The Break Up
Mon, Mar 11, 1957 23 mins
Pride keeps a lover's quarrel smoldering as Stanley and Celia find that from small bickering grows mighty arguments. Stanley however can't bear the suffering and devises an approach to the spat so that neither losses face.