About this season
Fractured Flickers is a live-action syndicated half-hour television comedy show that was produced by Jay Ward, who is otherwise known for animated cartoons. The pilot film was produced in 1961, but the series wasn't completed until 1963. Twenty-six episodes were produced; they were syndicated by Desilu Productions and played for several years on local stations.
Episodes (26)
1. Rose Marie
Aired 1 August 1963 • 30 min
Segments include: A bullfight. A seemingly glamorous model for a shaving razor turns out to be a bearded woman. The 39 Stoops -- an early take on The 39 Steps. An interview with Rose Marie. Tarfoot of the Apes -- a take on Tarzan of the Apes starring Elmo Lincoln. Pre-vues of Coming Attractions: Route 56 -- an out-of-control car runs down almost everything.
2. Fabian
Aired 8 August 1963 • 30 min
3. Gypsy Rose Lee
Aired 15 August 1963 • 30 min
4. Allan Sherman
Aired 22 August 1963 • 30 min
5. Annette Funicello
Aired 29 August 1963 • 30 min
6. Edward Everett Horton
Aired 5 September 1963 • 30 min
7. Paula Prentiss
Aired 12 September 1963 • 30 min
8. Sebastian Cabot
Aired 19 September 1963 • 30 min
9. Roddy McDowall
Aired 26 September 1963 • 30 min
10. Vivien Della Chiesa
Aired 3 October 1963 • 30 min
11. Connie Stevens
Aired 10 October 1963 • 30 min
12. Rod Serling
Aired 17 October 1963 • 30 min
13. Connie Hines
Aired 24 October 1963 • 30 min
14. Cesar Romero
Aired 31 October 1963 • 30 min
15. Diana Dors
Aired 7 November 1963 • 30 min
16. Bullwinkle J. Moose
Aired 14 November 1963 • 30 min
17. Deborah Walley
Aired 21 November 1963 • 30 min
18. Paul Lynde
Aired 28 November 1963 • 30 min
19. Anna Maria Alberghetti
Aired 5 December 1963 • 30 min
Our host introduces "Jay Ward Prevues" and other wacky clips; and he hands over his entire paycheck to Anna Marie Alberghetti.
20. Ruta Lee
Aired 12 December 1963 • 30 min
21. Barbara Eden
Aired 19 December 1963 • 30 min
22. Bob Denver
Aired 26 December 1963 • 30 min
23. Pat Carroll
Aired 2 January 1964 • 30 min
24. Bob Newhart
Aired 9 January 1964 • 30 min
25. Ursula Andress
Aired 16 January 1964 • 30 min
26. Zsa Zsa Gabor
Aired 23 January 1964 • 30 min