James Komack
Director
The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969)
Season 2
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
S2E1 - The Unbirthday Present
When Eddie decides to give Tom a present for no particular reason, Norman helps him create the perfect gift.
Sept. 23, 1970, midnight
S2E2 - A Loaf of Bread, a Bar of Soap and a Jar of Peanut Butter
Tom informs Mr. Kelly when he overhears Eddie and Joey (Jodie Foster) making plans to run away to Mexico.
Sept. 30, 1970, midnight
S2E3 - The Important Word is 'And'
Tom learns a lesson in what not to do when Eddie joins a boys' club.
Oct. 7, 1970, midnight
S2E4 - I Thought, You Thought
Tom thinks Mrs. Livingston has a crush on Norman but Norman believes Tom is the object of her affections.
Oct. 14, 1970, midnight
S2E5 - The Business Trip
Tom has to tell Eddie that he has to work on the night of the school play.
Oct. 21, 1970, midnight
S2E6 - Eddie's Will
Mrs. Livingston's plans are upset when Tom punishes Eddie for not doing his homework.
Oct. 28, 1970, midnight
S2E7 - Hello, Mrs. Bessinger, Goodbye
A free-spirited girl enters Tom's life.
Nov. 4, 1970, midnight
S2E8 - Love is for Sharing
An Indian orphan teaches Eddie and Tom about sharing.
Nov. 11, 1970, midnight
S2E9 - Who Wants to Sail Down the Amazon, Anyway?
Eddie's maternal grandfather expresses his desire to take Eddie on an expedition down the Amazon River.
Nov. 18, 1970, midnight
S2E10 - When the Shoe Is on the Other Foot, It Doesn't Fit
A liberated woman has Tom delighted but not in love.
Nov. 25, 1970, midnight
S2E11 - The Secret Box
Eddie begins to think that he was adopted.
Dec. 2, 1970, midnight
S2E12 - Fear is for Understanding
Tom tries to exorcise a ghost.
Dec. 16, 1970, midnight
S2E13 - Gifts Are for Giving
A story about Norman's highly treasured gift.
Dec. 23, 1970, midnight
S2E14 - A Little Get Together for Cissy
Tom's sophisticated boss Cissy falls for him.
Jan. 6, 1971, midnight
S2E15 - The Ghetto Girl
Tom tries to help a girl from the ghetto with a chip on her shoulder.
Jan. 13, 1971, midnight
S2E16 - The Hospital
Eddie gets scared when Tom goes to the hospital for a routine physical.
Jan. 20, 1971, midnight
S2E17 - The Rift
Tom refuses to buy a horse for Eddie.
Jan. 27, 1971, midnight
S2E18 - The Encounter Group
Tina expresses her feelings about Tom and Norman in a group encounter meeting.
Feb. 3, 1971, midnight
S2E19 - Dear Mr. Cooper (a.k.a.) Eddie Meets an Astronaut
Eddie meets Apollo 13 astronaut L. Gordon Cooper in a story about privacy.
Feb. 10, 1971, midnight
S2E20 - The Lonely Weekend
While Eddie's away, Tom plans to spend the weekend with his girlfriend.
Feb. 17, 1971, midnight
S2E21 - The Magic Mrs. Rickles
Tina's mother's belief in magic leaves an impression on Eddie.
March 3, 1971, midnight
S2E23 - Everybody Needs a Brother
Eddie's desire for a brother prompts Tom to adopt a child from another country.
March 17, 1971, midnight
S2E24 - Discipline is a Four Letter Word Spelled Love
When Eddie's disobedience endangers his life, Tom spanks him for the first time.
March 24, 1971, midnight
S2E22 - To Catch a Thief
Things go missing from the Corbett household.
March 10, 1971, 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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