To help Mr. Gillis receive an exalted position in his Bison lodge, Dobie and Maynard switch roles.To help Mr. Gillis receive an exalted position in his Bison lodge, Dobie and Maynard switch roles.To help Mr. Gillis receive an exalted position in his Bison lodge, Dobie and Maynard switch roles.
Photos
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaPer the title, the term beatnik describes young people who subscribed to the anti-materialistic and bohemian lifestyle that started in the 1950's and then developed into the Hippie movement of the 1960's. In 1948, author Jack Kerouac introduced the phrase "Beat Generation" describing the underground, anti-conformist youth gathering in New York, especially the Greenwich Village artist community in New York City.
- Quotes
Joanne: What is he, some kind of a nut?
Charlene: He says he's a protest cat.
Maynard G. Krebs: That's right, I'm protestin'. Cats all over the world are protestin'. My whole social group is, like, protestin'. We're angry young men, and we're all protestin'.
Joanne: What are you angry young men protesting about?
Maynard G. Krebs: I don't know. And that's why I'm such an angry young man!
- SoundtracksDobie
(uncredited)
Written by Lionel Newman & Max Shulman
Series theme song played over the opening titles and closing credits
Featured review
DOBIE GOES BEATNIK. HERB GOES NUTS!
Gotta love this stuff, written by series writer Joel Kane, who obviously worked overtime.
It's a case of the old switch-a-roo, Dobie style. Humble Herb has been officially named Grand Exalted Bull Bison of his lodge, BUT it's not set without the blessing of the Grand Exalted Ruler, McCluskey, played to the hilt by popular character actor Dick Wessel.
Everything should work out fine and dandy once McCluskey pays a visit to the Gillis' home -- until he has a slight run-in with Dobie. This complicates everything, especially since Herb told McCluskey what a great son he has. Comes an idea! Since McCluskey doesn't know the kid he ran into is REALLY Dobie, why not make a switch and have Maynard prentend to be Herb's son?
Unbelievably funny, and you have to admit, Dobie makes a cool beatnik with long hair and a beard, while Maynard looks business casual with a jacket and tie? See to believe stuff. Dick Wessel is funny in this role, known for numerous character parts, both as good and bad guys. One of his breakthrough roles was as the villainous Cueball in DICK TRACY MEETS CUEBALL.
10 Stars for one great episode. SEASON 2 EPISODE 4. Remastered dvd box set. 5 dvds. Released 2020. Super green cover with Dobie and Maynard.
It's a case of the old switch-a-roo, Dobie style. Humble Herb has been officially named Grand Exalted Bull Bison of his lodge, BUT it's not set without the blessing of the Grand Exalted Ruler, McCluskey, played to the hilt by popular character actor Dick Wessel.
Everything should work out fine and dandy once McCluskey pays a visit to the Gillis' home -- until he has a slight run-in with Dobie. This complicates everything, especially since Herb told McCluskey what a great son he has. Comes an idea! Since McCluskey doesn't know the kid he ran into is REALLY Dobie, why not make a switch and have Maynard prentend to be Herb's son?
Unbelievably funny, and you have to admit, Dobie makes a cool beatnik with long hair and a beard, while Maynard looks business casual with a jacket and tie? See to believe stuff. Dick Wessel is funny in this role, known for numerous character parts, both as good and bad guys. One of his breakthrough roles was as the villainous Cueball in DICK TRACY MEETS CUEBALL.
10 Stars for one great episode. SEASON 2 EPISODE 4. Remastered dvd box set. 5 dvds. Released 2020. Super green cover with Dobie and Maynard.
helpful•00
- tcchelsey
- May 2, 2024
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Filming locations
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
- Runtime26 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content