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The Courtship of Eddie's Father
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
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The Courtship of Eddie's Father

“A Boy and his Dad have a Barrel of Fun”

6.0 / 10
1969
3 seasons
73 episodes
ComedyFamilyKids

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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Trailer

The Courtship of Eddie's Father (Theme Song)

Cast

Bill Bixby

Brandon Cruz

Miyoshi Umeki

James Komack

Kristina Holland

B

Bob Sones

M

Mitchell Sakamoto

J

James Cole

R

Richard Steele

Jodie Foster

H

Hal Cooper

Willie Aames

Seasons

  • Mrs. Livingston, I Presume

    1.Mrs. Livingston, I Presume

    17-09-196930m

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

  • Teacher's Pet

    2.Teacher's Pet

    24-09-196930m

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

  • And Eddie Makes Three

    3.And Eddie Makes Three

    01-10-196930m

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

  • The Littlest Kidnapper

    4.The Littlest Kidnapper

    08-10-196930m

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

  • The Computer

    5.The Computer

    15-10-196930m

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

  • Pain

    6.Pain

    22-10-196930m

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

  • Guess Who's Coming for Lunch?

    7.Guess Who's Coming for Lunch?

    29-10-196930m

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

  • Bully for You

    8.Bully for You

    05-11-196930m

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

  • Gentleman Friend

    9.Gentleman Friend

    12-11-196930m

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

  • Any Friend of Dad's

    10.Any Friend of Dad's

    19-11-196930m

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

  • An F for Mrs. Livingston

    11.An F for Mrs. Livingston

    26-11-196930m

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

  • Member of the Wedding

    12.Member of the Wedding

    03-12-196930m

    Tina proposes to Norman.

  • A Night Out for the Boys

    13.A Night Out for the Boys

    10-12-196930m

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

  • Mother of the Year

    14.Mother of the Year

    17-12-196930m

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

  • Who Pulled the Blues Right Out of the Horn?

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

    24-12-196930m

    Eddie's flamboyant Aunt Kate comes for a visit.

  • The Library Card

    16.The Library Card

    31-12-196930m

    Eddie loses the very first library book he takes out.

  • How Do You Know If It's Really Love?

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

    07-01-197030m

    Eddie is suffering from a case of puppy love

  • The Road to You Know Where is Paved with You Know What

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

    14-01-197030m

    A retired school teacher unknowingly alienates Eddie from his father.

  • They're Either Too Young or Too Old

    19.They're Either Too Young or Too Old

    21-01-197030m

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

  • The Mod Couple

    20.The Mod Couple

    28-01-197030m

    Mrs. Livingston departs, leaving Eddie and Tom alone.

  • Guardian for Eddie

    21.Guardian for Eddie

    04-02-197030m

    Tom tries to find a future guardian for Eddie.

  • The Promise

    22.The Promise

    11-02-197030m

    Tom tries to prevent Mrs. Livingston from being deported.

  • A Five-Pound Monkey on His Stomach

    23.A Five-Pound Monkey on His Stomach

    18-02-197030m

    Norman has to lose five pounds in two days.

  • Free is a Four Letter Word

    24.Free is a Four Letter Word

    25-02-197030m

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

  • Don't Look Now, But Your Scorpio's Rising

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

    04-03-197030m

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

  • Money is a Five Letter Word

    26.Money is a Five Letter Word

    11-03-197030m

    Eddie finds ten thousand dollars.

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