McKeever and the Colonel_
McKeever and the Colonel is an American situation comedy that was broadcast on NBC television in the United States from 1962-1963. Its setting was a Westfield military academy. Dick Powell's Four Star Television produced the series. Gary McKeever was the name of a student who was the lead of the series, whilst the Colonel in the title referred to the school commandant who was constantly at loggerheads with McKeever. Jackie Coogan played Sgt. Barnes, a soldier at the school who was sympathetic to McKeever. The program also starred character actor John McGiver. The guest stars included Walter Coy, formerly the host of the NBC anthology series Frontier.
Created By
Harvey Bullock
Network
NBC
Episodes
26
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
McKeever and the Colonel has 1 season with 26 episodes spanning 1962-1963.
Year context
McKeever and the Colonel first aired 64 years ago in 1962.
CAST (3)
SE
Scott Edmund Lane
Gary McKeever
Jackie Coogan
Sgt. Barnes
Allyn Joslyn
Colonel Harvey T. Blackwell
SEASONS (1 season, 26 episodes)
SEASON 1
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
26
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Harvey Bullock
NETWORKS (1)
NBC
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is McKeever and the Colonel about?
McKeever and the Colonel is an American situation comedy that was broadcast on NBC television in the United States from 1962-1963. Its setting was a Westfield military academy. Dick Powell's Four Star Television produced the series.
Gary McKeever was the name of a student who was the lead of the series, whilst the Colonel in the title referred to the school commandant who was constantly at loggerheads with McKeever.
Jackie Coogan played Sgt. Barnes, a soldier at the school who was sympathetic to McKeever. The program also starred character actor John McGiver.
The guest stars included Walter Coy, formerly the host of the NBC anthology series Frontier.
How many seasons does McKeever and the Colonel have?
McKeever and the Colonel has 1 season with 26 episodes total.
Who created McKeever and the Colonel?
McKeever and the Colonel was created by Harvey Bullock.
Who stars in McKeever and the Colonel?
The cast of McKeever and the Colonel includes Scott Edmund Lane, Jackie Coogan, Allyn Joslyn.
Is McKeever and the Colonel still running?
McKeever and the Colonel has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Comedy
