Series
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
“A Boy and his Dad have a Barrel of Fun”
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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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Seasons & episodes
S1 · 26 epS2 · 24 epS3 · 23 ep
1Mrs. Livingston, I Presume17 Sept 1969 · 30mWhile touring MGM studios with his father, Eddie invites a homeless starlet to spend the night.
2Teacher's Pet24 Sept 1969 · 30mEddie's classmates accuse him of being the teacher's pet when Tom starts dating their teacher, Miss Allen.
3And Eddie Makes Three1 Oct 1969 · 30mTom falls in love with a model who isn't ready for motherhood.
4The Littlest Kidnapper8 Oct 1969 · 30mEddie brings home a little Japanese boy for Mrs. Livingston to keep.
5The Computer15 Oct 1969 · 30mTom reluctantly agrees to enroll in a computer dating service to do some research.
6Pain22 Oct 1969 · 30mTom and Eddie experience the pains of growing up when Eddie balks at the idea of going to school.
7Guess Who's Coming for Lunch?29 Oct 1969 · 30mAfter discovering his new friend's mother is not married, Eddie arranges a meeting between the two parents.
8Bully for You5 Nov 1969 · 30mWhen Eddie is bullied by a motherless girl (Jodie Foster) at school, Tom invites her and her father over to visit.
9Gentleman Friend12 Nov 1969 · 30mA wealthy manufacturer announces his plans to marry Mrs. Livingston.
10Any Friend of Dad's19 Nov 1969 · 30mA buddy from Tom's school days drops in for an extended visit.
11An F for Mrs. Livingston26 Nov 1969 · 30mMrs. Livingston failed her English test, causing Eddie to think she will commit hara-kiri to save face.
12Member of the Wedding3 Dec 1969 · 30mTina proposes to Norman.
13A Night Out for the Boys10 Dec 1969 · 30mAn overnight camping trip leads to a Corbett-Lockwood quarrel.
14Mother of the Year17 Dec 1969 · 30mTom offers to make sandwiches when the mothers of Eddie's classmates plan a luncheon for Eddie's pregnant teacher.
15Who Pulled the Blues Right Out of the Horn?24 Dec 1969 · 30mEddie's flamboyant Aunt Kate comes for a visit.
16The Library Card31 Dec 1969 · 30mEddie loses the very first library book he takes out.
17How Do You Know If It's Really Love?7 Jan 1970 · 30mEddie is suffering from a case of puppy love
18The Road to You Know Where is Paved with You Know What14 Jan 1970 · 30mA retired school teacher unknowingly alienates Eddie from his father.
19They're Either Too Young or Too Old21 Jan 1970 · 30mEddie has a crush on his babysitter, who has a crush on Tom.
20The Mod Couple28 Jan 1970 · 30mMrs. Livingston departs, leaving Eddie and Tom alone.
21Guardian for Eddie4 Feb 1970 · 30mTom tries to find a future guardian for Eddie.
22The Promise11 Feb 1970 · 30mTom tries to prevent Mrs. Livingston from being deported.
23A Five-Pound Monkey on His Stomach18 Feb 1970 · 30mNorman has to lose five pounds in two days.
24Free is a Four Letter Word25 Feb 1970 · 30mTom has been ordered by his boss to fire his best friend
25Don't Look Now, But Your Scorpio's Rising4 Mar 1970 · 30mTom's nutty secretary has become interested in astrology and quits her job.
26Money is a Five Letter Word11 Mar 1970 · 30mEddie finds ten thousand dollars.
Details
- Created by
- James Komack
- First aired
- 17 Sept 1969
- Last aired
- 1 Mar 1972
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- ABC
- Episodes
- 73
- Votes
- 18 on TMDB
Cast
Bill BixbyTom Corbett
Brandon CruzEddie Corbett
Miyoshi UmekiMrs. Livingston
James KomackNorman Tinker
Kristina HollandTina Rickles
