The Double Life of Henry Phyfe (1966)

ABC Scripted
Audience Score
55
The Double Life of Henry Phyfe
DirectorsHoward MorrisLeslie H. Martinson
WritersRich Eustis
Plot
After an eleven-year absence, Red Buttons returns to TV in a light, mild comedy about an accountant who's asked to impersonate a foreign spy. Instead of leaning on gimmicks and action, the show leans on comedian Buttons and he supplies the bulk of the laughs trying to ride a fancy horse while carrying out his espionage mission. Another asset is character actor Fred Clark, playing the spy chief with a good-humored flair,

TV Show Details

Air Date:January 13th, 1966

Last Air Date:May 5th, 1966

Network:ABC
Status:Ended
Original Language:English