The American television series "Hollywood Opening Night" adapted the story into the episode "Uncle Fred Flits By", which was originally broadcast 15 March 1953. David Niven portrayed Uncle Fred, and Robert Nichols portrayed Pongo. Among the other cast members were James Lilburn, Dawn Addams, Margaret Dumont, Eric Snowden, and Mollie Glessing. Niven and Nichols also portrayed Uncle Fred and Pongo in a 1955 episode of "Four Star Playhouse" that adapted "Uncle Fred Flits By", with Norma Varden as Mrs Tarmigan (sic), Jennifer Raine as Julia, Leon Tyler as Robinson, Alex Frazer as Mr Tarmigan, and Tudor Owen as Roddis.