James Komack
Director
The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969)
Season 1
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.
Released Sept. 17, 1969
Episode 30 min
None+
Keywords: tmdb.parent-child-relationship, imdb.based-on-film, imdb.magazine-publisher, imdb.character-name-in-title, imdb.widower, imdb.housekeeper, imdb.magazine-editor + 15 more, imdb.father-son-relationship, imdb.family-relationships, imdb.sitcom, imdb.single-parent, imdb.1960s, imdb.1970s, imdb.single-father, imdb.publisher, imdb.laugh-track, awards.emmy-award-nominated, awards.golden-globe-nominated, tmdb.affectation, tmdb.admiring, tmdb.empathetic, tmdb.sympathetic
Network: ABC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Mrs. Livingston, I Presume
While touring MGM studios with his father, Eddie invites a homeless starlet to spend the night.
Sept. 17, 1969, midnight
S1E2 - Teacher's Pet
Eddie's classmates accuse him of being the teacher's pet when Tom starts dating their teacher, Miss Allen.
Sept. 24, 1969, midnight
S1E3 - And Eddie Makes Three
Tom falls in love with a model who isn't ready for motherhood.
Oct. 1, 1969, midnight
S1E4 - The Littlest Kidnapper
Eddie brings home a little Japanese boy for Mrs. Livingston to keep.
Oct. 8, 1969, midnight
S1E5 - The Computer
Tom reluctantly agrees to enroll in a computer dating service to do some research.
Oct. 15, 1969, midnight
S1E6 - Pain
Tom and Eddie experience the pains of growing up when Eddie balks at the idea of going to school.
Oct. 22, 1969, midnight
S1E7 - Guess Who's Coming for Lunch?
After discovering his new friend's mother is not married, Eddie arranges a meeting between the two parents.
Oct. 29, 1969, midnight
S1E8 - Bully for You
When Eddie is bullied by a motherless girl (Jodie Foster) at school, Tom invites her and her father over to visit.
Nov. 5, 1969, midnight
S1E9 - Gentleman Friend
A wealthy manufacturer announces his plans to marry Mrs. Livingston.
Nov. 12, 1969, midnight
S1E10 - Any Friend of Dad's
A buddy from Tom's school days drops in for an extended visit.
Nov. 19, 1969, midnight
S1E11 - An F for Mrs. Livingston
Mrs. Livingston failed her English test, causing Eddie to think she will commit hara-kiri to save face.
Nov. 26, 1969, midnight
S1E12 - Member of the Wedding
Tina proposes to Norman.
Dec. 3, 1969, midnight
S1E13 - A Night Out for the Boys
An overnight camping trip leads to a Corbett-Lockwood quarrel.
Dec. 10, 1969, midnight
S1E14 - Mother of the Year
Tom offers to make sandwiches when the mothers of Eddie's classmates plan a luncheon for Eddie's pregnant teacher.
Dec. 17, 1969, midnight
S1E15 - Who Pulled the Blues Right Out of the Horn?
Eddie's flamboyant Aunt Kate comes for a visit.
Dec. 24, 1969, midnight
S1E16 - The Library Card
Eddie loses the very first library book he takes out.
Dec. 31, 1969, midnight
S1E17 - How Do You Know If It's Really Love?
Eddie is suffering from a case of puppy love
Jan. 7, 1970, midnight
S1E18 - The Road to You Know Where is Paved with You Know What
A retired school teacher unknowingly alienates Eddie from his father.
Jan. 14, 1970, midnight
S1E19 - They're Either Too Young or Too Old
Eddie has a crush on his babysitter, who has a crush on Tom.
Jan. 21, 1970, midnight
S1E20 - The Mod Couple
Mrs. Livingston departs, leaving Eddie and Tom alone.
Jan. 28, 1970, midnight
S1E21 - Guardian for Eddie
Tom tries to find a future guardian for Eddie.
Feb. 4, 1970, midnight
S1E22 - The Promise
Tom tries to prevent Mrs. Livingston from being deported.
Feb. 11, 1970, midnight
S1E23 - A Five-Pound Monkey on His Stomach
Norman has to lose five pounds in two days.
Feb. 18, 1970, midnight
S1E24 - Free is a Four Letter Word
Tom has been ordered by his boss to fire his best friend
Feb. 25, 1970, midnight
S1E25 - Don't Look Now, But Your Scorpio's Rising
Tom's nutty secretary has become interested in astrology and quits her job.
March 4, 1970, midnight
S1E26 - Money is a Five Letter Word
Eddie finds ten thousand dollars.
March 11, 1970, midnight
Network: ABC
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 2190 min.
Released: Sept. 17, 1969
Last Air Date: March 1, 1972, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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