The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969)
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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Episode 1 - Mrs. Livingston, I Presume
Release Date: 1969-09-17While touring MGM studios with his father, Eddie invites a homeless starlet to spend the night.
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Episode 2 - Teacher's Pet
Release Date: 1969-09-24Eddie's classmates accuse him of being the teacher's pet when Tom starts dating their teacher, Miss Allen.
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Episode 3 - And Eddie Makes Three
Release Date: 1969-10-01Tom falls in love with a model who isn't ready for motherhood.
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Episode 4 - The Littlest Kidnapper
Release Date: 1969-10-08Eddie brings home a little Japanese boy for Mrs. Livingston to keep.
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Episode 5 - The Computer
Release Date: 1969-10-15Tom reluctantly agrees to enroll in a computer dating service to do some research.
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Episode 6 - Pain
Release Date: 1969-10-22Tom and Eddie experience the pains of growing up when Eddie balks at the idea of going to school.
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Episode 7 - Guess Who's Coming for Lunch?
Release Date: 1969-10-29After discovering his new friend's mother is not married, Eddie arranges a meeting between the two parents.
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Episode 8 - Bully for You
Release Date: 1969-11-05When Eddie is bullied by a motherless girl (Jodie Foster) at school, Tom invites her and her father over to visit.
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Episode 9 - Gentleman Friend
Release Date: 1969-11-12A wealthy manufacturer announces his plans to marry Mrs. Livingston.
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Episode 10 - Any Friend of Dad's
Release Date: 1969-11-19A buddy from Tom's school days drops in for an extended visit.
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Episode 11 - An F for Mrs. Livingston
Release Date: 1969-11-26Mrs. Livingston failed her English test, causing Eddie to think she will commit hara-kiri to save face.
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Episode 12 - Member of the Wedding
Release Date: 1969-12-03Tina proposes to Norman.
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Episode 13 - A Night Out for the Boys
Release Date: 1969-12-10An overnight camping trip leads to a Corbett-Lockwood quarrel.
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Episode 14 - Mother of the Year
Release Date: 1969-12-17Tom offers to make sandwiches when the mothers of Eddie's classmates plan a luncheon for Eddie's pregnant teacher.
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Episode 15 - Who Pulled the Blues Right Out of the Horn?
Release Date: 1969-12-24Eddie's flamboyant Aunt Kate comes for a visit.
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Episode 16 - The Library Card
Release Date: 1969-12-31Eddie loses the very first library book he takes out.
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Episode 17 - How Do You Know If It's Really Love?
Release Date: 1970-01-07Eddie is suffering from a case of puppy love
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Episode 18 - The Road to You Know Where is Paved with You Know What
Release Date: 1970-01-14A retired school teacher unknowingly alienates Eddie from his father.
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Episode 19 - They're Either Too Young or Too Old
Release Date: 1970-01-21Eddie has a crush on his babysitter, who has a crush on Tom.
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Episode 20 - The Mod Couple
Release Date: 1970-01-28Mrs. Livingston departs, leaving Eddie and Tom alone.
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Episode 21 - Guardian for Eddie
Release Date: 1970-02-04Tom tries to find a future guardian for Eddie.
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Episode 22 - The Promise
Release Date: 1970-02-11Tom tries to prevent Mrs. Livingston from being deported.
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Episode 23 - A Five-Pound Monkey on His Stomach
Release Date: 1970-02-18Norman has to lose five pounds in two days.
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Episode 24 - Free is a Four Letter Word
Release Date: 1970-02-25Tom has been ordered by his boss to fire his best friend
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Episode 25 - Don't Look Now, But Your Scorpio's Rising
Release Date: 1970-03-04Tom's nutty secretary has become interested in astrology and quits her job.
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Episode 26 - Money is a Five Letter Word
Release Date: 1970-03-11Eddie finds ten thousand dollars.