Pardon My Genie (1972–1973) was a children's comedy series produced by British ITV contractor Thames Television, and written by Bob Block, who later created Rentaghost.
Arthur White replaced Paddick for the second run of 13 episodes.
Throughout both series, Hal was played by Ellis Jones, with Roy Barraclough as his long-suffering boss, Mr. Cobbledick.
In achieving "magic" effects, it contains examples of early "blue-screen" technology.
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