Neither of the sitcoms at the time could compare to *I Love Lucy*. Among the competitors, including *I Married Joan*, *Life with Elizabeth* and *My Little Margie*, only Gale Storm had, in my view, a personality as lovable as Lucy's, though none of the shows came close to the Lucy shows. The comedy was often far too broad, usually ending in complex mistaken identities and farcical situations. At the same time, the show was entirely entertaining and Gale Storm's physical mannerisms and vocal registers made the show worth watching. It also had a great supporting case, including, of course, Charles Farrell, and Don Hayden as the put-upon and manipulated Freddy, who played the role quite well, so it's surprising he never translated his role to other parts. For frothy entertainment, this was definitely a series just a notch below the iconic *I Love Lucy* shows.
Review of My Little Margie
