The Courtship of Eddie's Father

The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969)

A Boy and his Dad have a Barrel of Fun

★ 6.2 1h 58m Comedy Family Kids

The Courtship of Eddie's Father is an American television sitcom based on the 1963 movie of the same name, which was based on the book written by Mark Toby. It tells the story of a widower, Tom Corbett, who is a magazine publisher, and his son, Eddie, who believes his father should marry, and manipulates situations surrounding the women his father is interested in. ABC had acquired the rights to the story; the series debuted on September 17, 1969, and was last broadcast on March 1, 1972. Bixby received an Emmy nomination for the show.

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Episodes

  1. 1 1. The Unbirthday Present1970-09-23 · 30mWhen Eddie decides to give Tom a present for no particular reason, Norman helps him create the perfect gift.
  2. 2 2. A Loaf of Bread, a Bar of Soap and a Jar of Peanut Butter1970-09-30 · 30mTom informs Mr. Kelly when he overhears Eddie and Joey (Jodie Foster) making plans to run away to Mexico.
  3. 3 3. The Important Word is 'And'1970-10-07 · 30mTom learns a lesson in what not to do when Eddie joins a boys' club.
  4. 4 4. I Thought, You Thought1970-10-14 · 30mTom thinks Mrs. Livingston has a crush on Norman but Norman believes Tom is the object of her affections.
  5. 5 5. The Business Trip1970-10-21 · 30mTom has to tell Eddie that he has to work on the night of the school play.
  6. 6 6. Eddie's Will1970-10-28 · 30mMrs. Livingston's plans are upset when Tom punishes Eddie for not doing his homework.
  7. 7 7. Hello, Mrs. Bessinger, Goodbye1970-11-04 · 30mA free-spirited girl enters Tom's life.
  8. 8 8. Love is for Sharing1970-11-11 · 30mAn Indian orphan teaches Eddie and Tom about sharing.
  9. 9 9. Who Wants to Sail Down the Amazon, Anyway?1970-11-18 · 30mEddie's maternal grandfather expresses his desire to take Eddie on an expedition down the Amazon River.
  10. 10 10. When the Shoe Is on the Other Foot, It Doesn't Fit1970-11-25 · 30mA liberated woman has Tom delighted but not in love.
  11. 11 11. The Secret Box1970-12-02 · 30mEddie begins to think that he was adopted.
  12. 12 12. Fear is for Understanding1970-12-16 · 30mTom tries to exorcise a ghost.
  13. 13 13. Gifts Are for Giving1970-12-23 · 30mA story about Norman's highly treasured gift.
  14. 14 14. A Little Get Together for Cissy1971-01-06 · 30mTom's sophisticated boss Cissy falls for him.
  15. 15 15. The Ghetto Girl1971-01-13 · 30mTom tries to help a girl from the ghetto with a chip on her shoulder.
  16. 16 16. The Hospital1971-01-20 · 30mEddie gets scared when Tom goes to the hospital for a routine physical.
  17. 17 17. The Rift1971-01-27 · 30mTom refuses to buy a horse for Eddie.
  18. 18 18. The Encounter Group1971-02-03 · 30mTina expresses her feelings about Tom and Norman in a group encounter meeting.
  19. 19 19. Dear Mr. Cooper (a.k.a.) Eddie Meets an Astronaut1971-02-10 · 30mEddie meets Apollo 13 astronaut L. Gordon Cooper in a story about privacy.
  20. 20 20. The Lonely Weekend1971-02-17 · 30mWhile Eddie's away, Tom plans to spend the weekend with his girlfriend.
  21. 21 21. The Magic Mrs. Rickles1971-03-03 · 30mTina's mother's belief in magic leaves an impression on Eddie.
  22. 22 22. To Catch a Thief1971-03-10 · 30mThings go missing from the Corbett household.
  23. 23 23. Everybody Needs a Brother1971-03-17 · 30mEddie's desire for a brother prompts Tom to adopt a child from another country.
  24. 24 24. Discipline is a Four Letter Word Spelled Love1971-03-24 · 30mWhen Eddie's disobedience endangers his life, Tom spanks him for the first time.

Cast

Bill BixbyTom Corbett
Brandon CruzEddie Corbett
Miyoshi UmekiMrs. Livingston
James KomackNorman Tinker
Kristina HollandTina Rickles

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