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 - The Unbirthday Present
Release Date: 1970-09-23When Eddie decides to give Tom a present for no particular reason, Norman helps him create the perfect gift.
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Episode 2 - A Loaf of Bread, a Bar of Soap and a Jar of Peanut Butter
Release Date: 1970-09-30Tom informs Mr. Kelly when he overhears Eddie and Joey (Jodie Foster) making plans to run away to Mexico.
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Episode 3 - The Important Word is 'And'
Release Date: 1970-10-07Tom learns a lesson in what not to do when Eddie joins a boys' club.
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Episode 4 - I Thought, You Thought
Release Date: 1970-10-14Tom thinks Mrs. Livingston has a crush on Norman but Norman believes Tom is the object of her affections.
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Episode 5 - The Business Trip
Release Date: 1970-10-21Tom has to tell Eddie that he has to work on the night of the school play.
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Episode 6 - Eddie's Will
Release Date: 1970-10-28Mrs. Livingston's plans are upset when Tom punishes Eddie for not doing his homework.
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Episode 7 - Hello, Mrs. Bessinger, Goodbye
Release Date: 1970-11-04A free-spirited girl enters Tom's life.
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Episode 8 - Love is for Sharing
Release Date: 1970-11-11An Indian orphan teaches Eddie and Tom about sharing.
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Episode 9 - Who Wants to Sail Down the Amazon, Anyway?
Release Date: 1970-11-18Eddie's maternal grandfather expresses his desire to take Eddie on an expedition down the Amazon River.
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Episode 10 - When the Shoe Is on the Other Foot, It Doesn't Fit
Release Date: 1970-11-25A liberated woman has Tom delighted but not in love.
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Episode 11 - The Secret Box
Release Date: 1970-12-02Eddie begins to think that he was adopted.
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Episode 12 - Fear is for Understanding
Release Date: 1970-12-16Tom tries to exorcise a ghost.
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Episode 13 - Gifts Are for Giving
Release Date: 1970-12-23A story about Norman's highly treasured gift.
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Episode 14 - A Little Get Together for Cissy
Release Date: 1971-01-06Tom's sophisticated boss Cissy falls for him.
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Episode 15 - The Ghetto Girl
Release Date: 1971-01-13Tom tries to help a girl from the ghetto with a chip on her shoulder.
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Episode 16 - The Hospital
Release Date: 1971-01-20Eddie gets scared when Tom goes to the hospital for a routine physical.
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Episode 17 - The Rift
Release Date: 1971-01-27Tom refuses to buy a horse for Eddie.
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Episode 18 - The Encounter Group
Release Date: 1971-02-03Tina expresses her feelings about Tom and Norman in a group encounter meeting.
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Episode 19 - Dear Mr. Cooper (a.k.a.) Eddie Meets an Astronaut
Release Date: 1971-02-10Eddie meets Apollo 13 astronaut L. Gordon Cooper in a story about privacy.
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Episode 20 - The Lonely Weekend
Release Date: 1971-02-17While Eddie's away, Tom plans to spend the weekend with his girlfriend.
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Episode 21 - The Magic Mrs. Rickles
Release Date: 1971-03-03Tina's mother's belief in magic leaves an impression on Eddie.
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Episode 22 - To Catch a Thief
Release Date: 1971-03-10Things go missing from the Corbett household.
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Episode 23 - Everybody Needs a Brother
Release Date: 1971-03-17Eddie's desire for a brother prompts Tom to adopt a child from another country.
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Episode 24 - Discipline is a Four Letter Word Spelled Love
Release Date: 1971-03-24When Eddie's disobedience endangers his life, Tom spanks him for the first time.