Series

The Courtship of Eddie's Father

A Boy and his Dad have a Barrel of Fun

19693 seasons6.2ComedyFamilyKids

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.

Episodes

1. Mrs. Livingston, I Presume

While touring MGM studios with his father, Eddie invites a homeless starlet to spend the night.

30m

2. Teacher's Pet

Eddie's classmates accuse him of being the teacher's pet when Tom starts dating their teacher, Miss Allen.

30m

3. And Eddie Makes Three

Tom falls in love with a model who isn't ready for motherhood.

30m

4. The Littlest Kidnapper

Eddie brings home a little Japanese boy for Mrs. Livingston to keep.

30m

5. The Computer

Tom reluctantly agrees to enroll in a computer dating service to do some research.

30m

6. Pain

Tom and Eddie experience the pains of growing up when Eddie balks at the idea of going to school.

30m

7. Guess Who's Coming for Lunch?

After discovering his new friend's mother is not married, Eddie arranges a meeting between the two parents.

30m

8. Bully for You

When Eddie is bullied by a motherless girl (Jodie Foster) at school, Tom invites her and her father over to visit.

30m

9. Gentleman Friend

A wealthy manufacturer announces his plans to marry Mrs. Livingston.

30m

10. Any Friend of Dad's

A buddy from Tom's school days drops in for an extended visit.

30m

11. An F for Mrs. Livingston

Mrs. Livingston failed her English test, causing Eddie to think she will commit hara-kiri to save face.

30m

12. Member of the Wedding

Tina proposes to Norman.

30m

13. A Night Out for the Boys

An overnight camping trip leads to a Corbett-Lockwood quarrel.

30m

14. Mother of the Year

Tom offers to make sandwiches when the mothers of Eddie's classmates plan a luncheon for Eddie's pregnant teacher.

30m

15. Who Pulled the Blues Right Out of the Horn?

Eddie's flamboyant Aunt Kate comes for a visit.

30m

16. The Library Card

Eddie loses the very first library book he takes out.

30m

17. How Do You Know If It's Really Love?

Eddie is suffering from a case of puppy love

30m

18. The Road to You Know Where is Paved with You Know What

A retired school teacher unknowingly alienates Eddie from his father.

30m

19. They're Either Too Young or Too Old

Eddie has a crush on his babysitter, who has a crush on Tom.

30m

20. The Mod Couple

Mrs. Livingston departs, leaving Eddie and Tom alone.

30m

21. Guardian for Eddie

Tom tries to find a future guardian for Eddie.

30m

22. The Promise

Tom tries to prevent Mrs. Livingston from being deported.

30m

23. A Five-Pound Monkey on His Stomach

Norman has to lose five pounds in two days.

30m

24. Free is a Four Letter Word

Tom has been ordered by his boss to fire his best friend

30m

25. Don't Look Now, But Your Scorpio's Rising

Tom's nutty secretary has become interested in astrology and quits her job.

30m

26. Money is a Five Letter Word

Eddie finds ten thousand dollars.

30m

Cast

Bill Bixby

Tom Corbett

Brandon Cruz

Eddie Corbett

Miyoshi Umeki

Mrs. Livingston

James Komack

Norman Tinker

Kristina Holland

Tina Rickles