Tammy (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1965, Tammy is a comedy series.
What it’s about. Tammy is an American sitcom, starring Debbie Watson in the title role. Produced by Universal City Studios, 26 color half-hour episodes were aired on ABC from September 17, 1965 to March 11, 1966. Tammy was loosely based on the three Tammy films; Tammy and the Bachelor starring Debbie Reynolds; Tammy Tell Me True; and Tammy and the Doctor both starring Sandra Dee. The films themselves were adaptations of novels by Cid Ricketts Sumner. The series was also partially influenced by other rural themed TV sitcoms such as The Beverly Hillbillies. In particular, there are similarities between Tammy's Cletus Tarleton and The Beverly Hillbillies' Jethro Bodine.
Who’s in it. Tammy stars Debbie Watson as Tammy Tarleton, Denver Pyle as Mordecai Tarleton, Donald Woods as John Brent and Frank McGrath as Lucius Tarleton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Tammy sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tammy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tammy tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tammy (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tammy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tammy worth watching?
- Tammy holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tammy?
- Tammy stars Debbie Watson, Denver Pyle, Donald Woods, Frank McGrath and George Furth.
- When was Tammy released?
- Tammy was released in 1965.