Easy Aces was an adaptation of the radio program of the same name,[1] but media critic John Crosby commented, "The show doesn't resemble the Easy Aces of radio very closely".[2] The husband and wife team of Goodman Ace and Jane Ace starred. His "witty, intelligent" persona contrasted with her character's "charming bundle of malapropisms."[1] They portrayed a married couple who lived in the suburbs.[3]Betty Garde portrayed Jane's mother.[4] Episodes were staged in a set that represented the Aces' home, with each episode beginning with the couple watching television. A camera provided viewers with a closeup of the TV set's picture, and the action on the TV set formed the basis for the Aces' comments during the episode.[5] The concept was described as a "television show within a television show".[4]
Originating at WABD-TV,[6] the filmed program was broadcast on Wednesday nights from 7:45 to 8 p.m. Eastern Time.[1] Its competition was a news broadcast on NBC and The Earl Wrightson Show on CBS. Ziv Television Programs produced the show. Jeanne Harrison was the director.[3] Goodman Ace, George Foster, and Mort Green were the writers.[7] The Phillips Food Company sponsored the program[8] in the 15 markets reached by DuMont.[4]
