TV series

Mister Roberts

1965–1966 · 1 season

A gentle, amiable sitcom where military routine becomes a source of light, character-driven comedy.

Overview: Mister Roberts is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from September 17, 1965 to April 8, 1966. Based on the best selling novel, 1948 play, and the 1955 film of the same name, the series stars Roger Smith in the title role and Richard X. Slattery as the ship's captain.
How it feels: Light, warm, satirical and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Work, friendship, rebellion, loyalty
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: work
friendship
rebellion
loyalty
power
Places: sea
military
Era: period
Audience: family
Form: ensemble
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none