The Courtship of Eddie's Father
“A Boy and his Dad have a Barrel of Fun”
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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1.Mrs. Livingston, I Presume
17-09-196930 minWhile touring MGM studios with his father, Eddie invites a homeless starlet to spend the night.
2.Teacher's Pet
24-09-196930 minEddie's classmates accuse him of being the teacher's pet when Tom starts dating their teacher, Miss Allen.
3.And Eddie Makes Three
01-10-196930 minTom falls in love with a model who isn't ready for motherhood.
4.The Littlest Kidnapper
08-10-196930 minEddie brings home a little Japanese boy for Mrs. Livingston to keep.
5.The Computer
15-10-196930 minTom reluctantly agrees to enroll in a computer dating service to do some research.
6.Pain
22-10-196930 minTom and Eddie experience the pains of growing up when Eddie balks at the idea of going to school.
7.Guess Who's Coming for Lunch?
29-10-196930 minAfter discovering his new friend's mother is not married, Eddie arranges a meeting between the two parents.
8.Bully for You
05-11-196930 minWhen Eddie is bullied by a motherless girl (Jodie Foster) at school, Tom invites her and her father over to visit.
9.Gentleman Friend
12-11-196930 minA wealthy manufacturer announces his plans to marry Mrs. Livingston.
10.Any Friend of Dad's
19-11-196930 minA buddy from Tom's school days drops in for an extended visit.
11.An F for Mrs. Livingston
26-11-196930 minMrs. Livingston failed her English test, causing Eddie to think she will commit hara-kiri to save face.
12.Member of the Wedding
03-12-196930 minTina proposes to Norman.
13.A Night Out for the Boys
10-12-196930 minAn overnight camping trip leads to a Corbett-Lockwood quarrel.
14.Mother of the Year
17-12-196930 minTom offers to make sandwiches when the mothers of Eddie's classmates plan a luncheon for Eddie's pregnant teacher.
15.Who Pulled the Blues Right Out of the Horn?
24-12-196930 minEddie's flamboyant Aunt Kate comes for a visit.
16.The Library Card
31-12-196930 minEddie loses the very first library book he takes out.
17.How Do You Know If It's Really Love?
07-01-197030 minEddie is suffering from a case of puppy love
18.The Road to You Know Where is Paved with You Know What
14-01-197030 minA retired school teacher unknowingly alienates Eddie from his father.
19.They're Either Too Young or Too Old
21-01-197030 minEddie has a crush on his babysitter, who has a crush on Tom.
20.The Mod Couple
28-01-197030 minMrs. Livingston departs, leaving Eddie and Tom alone.
21.Guardian for Eddie
04-02-197030 minTom tries to find a future guardian for Eddie.
22.The Promise
11-02-197030 minTom tries to prevent Mrs. Livingston from being deported.
23.A Five-Pound Monkey on His Stomach
18-02-197030 minNorman has to lose five pounds in two days.
24.Free is a Four Letter Word
25-02-197030 minTom has been ordered by his boss to fire his best friend
25.Don't Look Now, But Your Scorpio's Rising
04-03-197030 minTom's nutty secretary has become interested in astrology and quits her job.
26.Money is a Five Letter Word
11-03-197030 minEddie finds ten thousand dollars.
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