[1] Reruns of The Brothers were broadcast by CBS during the summer of 1958, alternating with repeats of Bachelor Father.
Both of them had steady girlfriends who were matched to their personalities, Harvey's being the strong-willed, aggressive Dr. Margaret Kleeb and Gil's being the quiet, unassuming Marilee Dorf.
Bill Davenport, Jim Fritzell, Al Lewin, and Burt Styler were among the writers.
Sponsors included American Tobacco Company, Lever Brothers, Procter & Gamble, and Shaeffer Fountain Pens.
He said that prior to the series's debut advertising agencies, sponsors, and CBS all expected it to be a hit.