Archie
327. ARCHIE (c.1964-USA). Pilot. With JOHN SIMPSON, ROLAND WINTERS. “The Electric Cupid.” It’s the whole gang from the comics, with Archie Andrews, his beleaguered parents, his two battling girlfriends Betty and Veronica, his pals Jughead and Reggie, plus Mr. Weatherbee, Mils Grundy, and all those funny folks from Riverdale High. Archie, the eternal teenager, gets the brilliant idea to use an “electronic computing machine” at the school get-acquainted party to match up guys and gals for the dance. Needless to say, the plans go awry and the fun begins. This pilot film for a series that was never produced predated an animated version with the same characters that ran to years on the networks. Included is a 12 minute sales pitch for potential sponsors of the program. It’s an unusual opportunity to see how TV shows were packaged and sold. 43 minutes. Television Comedy