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- ↑ The Complete Directory to Primetime Network and Cable TV shows 1946-Present. Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 871.
- 1 2 3 David C. Tucker, Lost Laughs of '50s and '60s Television, pages 164, 165, 169, McFarland, Inc., 2010
- ↑ Bob Leszczak, Single Season Sitcoms, 1948-1979, page 142, McFarland, Inc., 2012
- 1 2 3 Tim Brooks & Earle Marsh, The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network TV Shows 1946-Present, page 454, Ballantine Books, 1979
- ↑ ABC to Drop O. K. Crackerby January 6, The Decatur Herald, November 10, 1965, page 16
- ↑ Bob Smith, Burl Ives Pulls Ambush on ABC, The Tampa Times, November 9, 1965, page 19
