Our Miss Brooks was a hit on radio from the outset; within eight months of its launch as a regular series, the show landed several honors including four for Eve Arden. Produced by Larry Berns and written by Al Lewis (who also directed the show), Our Miss Brooks premiered on CBS on July 19th, 1948. March 4, 1951. CBS net. Sponsored by: Colgate Toothpaste, Palmolive Shave Cream, Vel. A new French teacher at Madison has all feminine hearts aflutter. Eve Arden, Larry Berns (producer), Al Lewis (writer, director), Verne Smith (commercial spokesman), Bob Lemond (announcer), Wilbur Hatch (music), Jane Morgan, Richard Crenna, Gale Gordon, Jeff Chandler, Gloria McMillan, Joe Quillan (writer), Gerald Mohr.