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Blondie (1957): cast, story & where to watch

1957 · Series · ★ 5.5

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Released in 1957, Blondie is a comedy series.

What it’s about. Blondie is the first of two TV series based on the comic strip of the same name. It first aired on January 4, 1957, on NBC. Although Penny Singleton had starred in most of the Blondie movies, producers chose Pamela Britton for the title role, with Arthur Lake playing the role of Dagwood Bumstead as he had in the Blondie movie series. A pilot episode was filmed in 1954 with Hal Le Roy as Dagwood opposite Britton's Blondie. The DVD for the 1957 version of Blondie was later released but only includes the first three episodes.

Who’s in it. Blondie stars Pamela Britton as Blondie Bumstead, Harold Peary as Herb Woodley, Arthur Lake as Dagwood Bumstead and Elvia Allman as Cora Dithers, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Blondie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blondie page.

If you liked it. Fans of Blondie tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Blondie (1957)?
In US, Blondie is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Blondie worth watching?
Blondie holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Blondie?
Blondie stars Pamela Britton, Harold Peary, Arthur Lake, Elvia Allman and Stuffy Singer.
When was Blondie released?
Blondie was released in 1957.