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The Queen and I

  • 1969-1969
  • 1 season
  • CBS
  • Comedy

The Queen & I was an American sitcom which aired on CBS from January 16 to April 24, 1969. It starred Larry Storch as a junior officer serving a once popular but now aging and run-down cruise ship, the Amsterdam Queen. When he finds out the new owners intend to sell the ship for scrap, he and the rest of the crew involve themselves a number of "get rich quick" schemes in an attempt to save their ship.

Season 1 Episode Guide

13 Episodes 1969

Episode 1

Duffy's Cruise

Thu, Jan 16, 1969 30 mins

The ocean liner Amsterdam Queen is headed to the scrap heat unless Duffy can come up with a scheme to keep her operational. Duffy enlists his pals in the dubious plan ensuring they'll keep their jobs.

Episode 2

The No-Cruise Cruise

Thu, Jan 23, 1969 30 mins

Episode 3

The Promotion

Thu, Jan 30, 1969 30 mins

Duffy resorts to romancing the Commodore's spinsterish secretary in an attempt to get Nelson transferred off the Amsterdam Queen.

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Episode 4

Requiem for Becker

Thu, Feb 6, 1969 30 mins

Becker's former wife Hazel is after increased alimony and boards the Queen in search of her ex. Duffy and his other pals conspire to keep always broke Becker hidden aboard ship.

Episode 5

Who's Holding the Bag?

Thu, Feb 13, 1969 30 mins

Nelson's black bag that he constantly carries becomes of interest to both Duffy and two smugglers. They compete to get away with the items first without Nelson being aware.

Episode 6

Duffy Against the Computer

Thu, Feb 27, 1969 30 mins

Duffy believes the installation of a computer will reveal how inept the crew is costing them their jobs. Duffy leads an effort to foul up the machine before it gets them fired.

Episode 7

Who Am I Talking To?

Thu, Mar 6, 1969 30 mins

Episode 8

My Karate Lies Over the Ocean

Thu, Mar 13, 1969 30 mins

Duffy thinks Barney's ego needs help and fixes a martial arts match for him to win. But success goes to Barney's head and his buddies are afraid he'll be injured in his next fight.

Episode 9

Hossfeathers

Thu, Mar 20, 1969 30 mins

Episode 10

But to a Captain, Is He a Captain?

Thu, Mar 27, 1969 30 mins

Nelson is tasked with guiding the Queen on the open seas for the first time. His job is not made easy by the presence of Duffy and Moose who recalls all his WW II mishaps.

Episode 11

The Trousseau

Thu, Apr 3, 1969 30 mins

A Japanese bride can't afford her trousseau and Duffy thinks of a way to pay for it. Pitting Officer Nelson against Kowalski he has the loser paying for the wardrobe in the competition.

Episode 12

Don't Make Big Waves

Thu, Apr 10, 1969 30 mins

Episode 13

Kowalski of Harvard

Thu, Apr 24, 1969 30 mins

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