--- product_id: 5246757 title: "The Jimmy Stewart Show: The Complete Series" brand: "james stewartjulia adams" price: "$58.88" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/5246757-the-jimmy-stewart-show-the-complete-series store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # The Jimmy Stewart Show: The Complete Series **Brand:** james stewartjulia adams **Price:** $58.88 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Jimmy Stewart Show: The Complete Series by james stewartjulia adams - **How much does it cost?** $58.88 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/5246757-the-jimmy-stewart-show-the-complete-series) ## Best For - james stewartjulia adams enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted james stewartjulia adams brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Jimmy Stewart Show: The Complete Series ## Images ![The Jimmy Stewart Show: The Complete Series - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qe3xsMPEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jimmy Stewart gives it the old college try *by R***E on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 7, 2014* Warner Archive has to be commended for digging into the vaults and bringing to light the obscure and nearly-forgotten. That seems to be the case with "The Jimmy Stewart Show" which must have been filed in the vault under "Amusing TV Sitcom Starring A Screen Legend.""The Jimmy Stewart Show" presented by Warner Archive is given first class treatment which is befitting of Mr. Stewart. The picture quality is beautifully sharp with bold, bright colors. In fact, the prints appear to have been taken from the original camera negatives. The sound is excellent and the packaging is nicely done.The series premiered on NBC during the 1971-72 season and lasted only one season for a total of 24 episodes. It was created by the legendary Hal Kantor who also wrote, produced, and directed many of the episodes.According to Kantor's autobiography "So Far, So Funny: My Life in Show Business," Jimmy Stewart's agents wanted him to star in an hour-long drama of some type. However, Universal managed to entice Stewart to star in a 30 minute sitcom as long as Stewart could co-own the production company (along with Kantor) and be paid a hefty salary. As a result, in 1971, Stewart became the highest paid actor on a television series being paid $33,333.33 per episode. It is also the first time that James Stewart ever allowed himself to be billed as "Jimmy" Stewart.In the series, Stewart portrays Dr. James K. Howard, a professor of anthropology at a small college founded by his grandfather and located in Easy Valley, California. But Jimmy Stewart basically plays Jimmy Stewart in his usual slow talking, slow moving way as he ambles from one situation to another. His family, on the other hand, is a bit more complicated.Stewart's beautiful wife is portrayed by Julie Adams, the damsel in distress from "Creature From the Black Lagoon." Ms. Adams looks all of 39, yet she is the mother of two sons by Stewart, one 29 and one eight. Stewart is supposed to be in his 50's in this series, but looks more like his real age of 63.Stewart's 29-year-old son also has a son who just happens to be eight, and both eight-year-olds are hard to tell apart. In the pilot episode, Stewart is at his 29-year-old son's house baby sitting his eight-year-old grandson while the parents are out on the town. Later that night, Stewart lights a cigar and then falls asleep on the couch, accidentally setting the house on fire. He is roused by his grandson and they are both saved, but the house burns to the ground.Now homeless, Stewart's older son, his cute wife (portrayed by Ellen Geer, Will Geer's daughter), and their young son are forced to move into Stewart's home until they can rebuild their house. And it's this chain of events that sets the wheels in motion for this series.It's possible that "The Jimmy Stewart Show" will appeal to the many fans of Jimmy Stewart and Julie Adams, and it most certainly is a good opportunity to see an example of what some sitcoms of that period were like.The viewer can expect an entertaining show filled with good natured and gentle humor. Stewart opens each episode speaking directly to the viewer and ends each episode the same way. As the stories progress, he often breaks the fourth wall and talks to the viewer. And it's amazing how this little bit of shtick actually does begin to create a personal connection between Stewart and his audience.I noticed that Jimmy Stewart and the cast seemed to get more comfortable with their roles as the series progressed. If it had been renewed for a second season, the series just might have caught on.Some of the episodes are quite amusing like the one where Stewart agrees to play his accordian at a bachelor party not knowing that there's a fan dancer performing behind him. The place gets raided and Stewart later defends both himself and the fan dancer in court.In another episode, Stewart's older son, a contractor who is building a sandwich shop, unearths a human skull at the construction site. It is then carbon dated by the college and discovered to be 30,000 years old. Stewart has to use his wits to calm down the future sandwich shop owner about the delays in construction while an archaeological dig is being conducted. Caesar Romero is the guest star.Like so many other series, "The Jimmy Stewart Show" passed through the portals of television history and was filed away in a vault where it waited to be rediscovered. So thank you Warner Archive for bringing this amusing slice of the Seventies to light. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Family Show *by S***6 on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 18, 2022* No SDH. Play All available. Think Doris Day Show, Ozzie and Harriet, etc. This is a 70s version of a family show with Jimmy Stewart as the head of the family and Julie Adams as his wife. Mr. Stewart talks to the audience and his family comments on it asking him who he is talking to! Julie Adams looks no different in 1972 than she does in 1984-1996 on Murder She Wrote! And Jimmy Stewart, like Angela Lansbury, teaches college and bicycles around the small town of Easy Valley. John McGiver is typical John McGiver, always a delight. Ellen Geer plays the daughter-in law and her real life father, Will Geer (Grandpa on The Waltons) joins the cast for one episode. Several well known actors appear throughout the series, including Jack Soo (Flower Drum Song, Barney Miller). In flashbacks, Jimmy Stewart plays his character's deceased grandfather and his real life wife Gloria plays the character's grandmother. All in all a deliciously family-values show to be enjoyed by all. The DVD presentation is pleasantly reproduced with no detectable flaws in color or sound to detract from the nostalgic episodes featuring a loving extended family. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great series even though aired for only a single season. *by C***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 27, 2022* Do yourself a favor and take some time to enjoy this wonderful series again. If you were fortunate enough to have seen the original broadcasts, the program is as good as you remember. If you’ve never viewed the episodes, they are a delight to watch for the first time. Simply great TV in the classic sense of the word. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/5246757-the-jimmy-stewart-show-the-complete-series](https://www.desertcart.us/products/5246757-the-jimmy-stewart-show-the-complete-series) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*