December Bride [SEP] original network
December Bride
December Bride is an American sitcom that aired on the CBS television network from 1954 to 1959, adapted from the original CBS radio network series of the same name that aired from June 1952 through September 1953.
Overview.
"December Bride" centered on the adventures of Lily Ruskin, a spry widow played by Spring Byington, who was not, in fact, a "December" (rather old) bride but very much desired to become one if the right man were to come along. Aiding Lily
Reaching the 100-episode milestone does not guarantee successful syndication, even for sitcoms. "December Bride" was an early example: highly rated during its original broadcast run, it bombed in syndication. Michael Dann, who scheduled "December Bride" during its network run, soon realized that this was because the show had been picking up ratings from its lead-in, "I Love Lucy", bringing rise to the industry concept of hammocking. "Here's Lucy" was nowhere near as successful in syndication as its two