Series
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.
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
