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The Courtship of Eddie's Father
1969 - 1972 6.0 (16 votes) 3 Seasons
Genres
Comedy Family Kids
Networks
ABC
Created By
James Komack

The Courtship of Eddie's Father

A Boy and his Dad have a Barrel of Fun

Overview

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.

Key Crew

Top Cast

Bill Bixby
Bill Bixby

Tom Corbett

Brandon Cruz
Brandon Cruz

Eddie Corbett

Miyoshi Umeki
Miyoshi Umeki

Mrs. Livingston

James Komack
James Komack

Norman Tinker

Kristina Holland
Kristina Holland

Tina Rickles

Seasons

Season 1 poster
Season 1 (1969)

No overview available.

26 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Mrs. Livingston, I Presume
1969-09-17

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

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: Teacher's Pet
1969-09-24

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

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: And Eddie Makes Three
1969-10-01

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

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: The Littlest Kidnapper
1969-10-08

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

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: The Computer
1969-10-15

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

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Pain
1969-10-22

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

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: Guess Who's Coming for Lunch?
1969-10-29

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

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: Bully for You
1969-11-05

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

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 9: Gentleman Friend
1969-11-12

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

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 10: Any Friend of Dad's
1969-11-19

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

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 11: An F for Mrs. Livingston
1969-11-26

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

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 12: Member of the Wedding
1969-12-03

Tina proposes to Norman.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 13: A Night Out for the Boys
1969-12-10

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

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 14: Mother of the Year
1969-12-17

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

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 15: Who Pulled the Blues Right Out of the Horn?
1969-12-24

Eddie's flamboyant Aunt Kate comes for a visit.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 16: The Library Card
1969-12-31

Eddie loses the very first library book he takes out.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 17: How Do You Know If It's Really Love?
1970-01-07

Eddie is suffering from a case of puppy love

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 18: The Road to You Know Where is Paved with You Know What
1970-01-14

A retired school teacher unknowingly alienates Eddie from his father.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 19: They're Either Too Young or Too Old
1970-01-21

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

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 20: The Mod Couple
1970-01-28

Mrs. Livingston departs, leaving Eddie and Tom alone.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 21: Guardian for Eddie
1970-02-04

Tom tries to find a future guardian for Eddie.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 22: The Promise
1970-02-11

Tom tries to prevent Mrs. Livingston from being deported.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 23: A Five-Pound Monkey on His Stomach
1970-02-18

Norman has to lose five pounds in two days.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 24: Free is a Four Letter Word
1970-02-25

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

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 25: Don't Look Now, But Your Scorpio's Rising
1970-03-04

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

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 26: Money is a Five Letter Word
1970-03-11

Eddie finds ten thousand dollars.

Runtime: 30 min
Season 2 poster
Season 2 (1970)

No overview available.

24 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: The Unbirthday Present
1970-09-23

When Eddie decides to give Tom a present for no particular reason, Norman helps him create the perfect gift.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: A Loaf of Bread, a Bar of Soap and a Jar of Peanut Butter
1970-09-30

Tom informs Mr. Kelly when he overhears Eddie and Joey (Jodie Foster) making plans to run away to Mexico.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: The Important Word is 'And'
1970-10-07

Tom learns a lesson in what not to do when Eddie joins a boys' club.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: I Thought, You Thought
1970-10-14

Tom thinks Mrs. Livingston has a crush on Norman but Norman believes Tom is the object of her affections.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: The Business Trip
1970-10-21

Tom has to tell Eddie that he has to work on the night of the school play.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Eddie's Will
1970-10-28

Mrs. Livingston's plans are upset when Tom punishes Eddie for not doing his homework.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: Hello, Mrs. Bessinger, Goodbye
1970-11-04

A free-spirited girl enters Tom's life.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: Love is for Sharing
1970-11-11

An Indian orphan teaches Eddie and Tom about sharing.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 9: Who Wants to Sail Down the Amazon, Anyway?
1970-11-18

Eddie's maternal grandfather expresses his desire to take Eddie on an expedition down the Amazon River.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 10: When the Shoe Is on the Other Foot, It Doesn't Fit
1970-11-25

A liberated woman has Tom delighted but not in love.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 11: The Secret Box
1970-12-02

Eddie begins to think that he was adopted.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 12: Fear is for Understanding
1970-12-16

Tom tries to exorcise a ghost.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 13: Gifts Are for Giving
1970-12-23

A story about Norman's highly treasured gift.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 14: A Little Get Together for Cissy
1971-01-06

Tom's sophisticated boss Cissy falls for him.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 15: The Ghetto Girl
1971-01-13

Tom tries to help a girl from the ghetto with a chip on her shoulder.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 16: The Hospital
1971-01-20

Eddie gets scared when Tom goes to the hospital for a routine physical.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 17: The Rift
1971-01-27

Tom refuses to buy a horse for Eddie.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 18: The Encounter Group
1971-02-03

Tina expresses her feelings about Tom and Norman in a group encounter meeting.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 19: Dear Mr. Cooper (a.k.a.) Eddie Meets an Astronaut
1971-02-10

Eddie meets Apollo 13 astronaut L. Gordon Cooper in a story about privacy.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 20: The Lonely Weekend
1971-02-17

While Eddie's away, Tom plans to spend the weekend with his girlfriend.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 21: The Magic Mrs. Rickles
1971-03-03

Tina's mother's belief in magic leaves an impression on Eddie.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 22: To Catch a Thief
1971-03-10

Things go missing from the Corbett household.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 23: Everybody Needs a Brother
1971-03-17

Eddie's desire for a brother prompts Tom to adopt a child from another country.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 24: Discipline is a Four Letter Word Spelled Love
1971-03-24

When Eddie's disobedience endangers his life, Tom spanks him for the first time.

Runtime: 30 min
Season 3 poster
Season 3 (1971)

No overview available.

23 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: My Son, The Artist
1971-09-15

Tom is taking an art class,sketching nude models. Eddie decides to try the same thing with his new friend,a neighbor girl.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 2: The Candidate
1971-09-22

Tom might be the next member of the school board

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: Getting Back on the Horse
1971-09-29

Eddie learns to cope with fear.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: Tell It Like I'm Telling You It Is
1971-10-06

A small accident causes big legal problems.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: A Very Different Drummer
1971-10-13

Tom and Eddie try to convince Norman it is okay to be a kook.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: The Bicycle Theft
1971-10-20

A lesson in responsibility for Eddie gets out of hand.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: Two's Company
1971-10-27

A divorced couple makes Tom's life miserable.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: Happy Birthday To You
1971-11-03

Norman's birthday is coming up and he does not want anyone to take notice, but Tom and Eddie plan a surprise party anyway.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 9: Or Else
1971-11-10

Tina asks Tom for a raise.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 10: Thy Neighbor Loves Thee
1971-11-17

Tom's new neighbors are driving him crazy with kindness.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 11: A Little Red
1971-12-01

A beautiful female editor from the Soviet Union arrives to observe Tom's publishing methods.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 12: A Brave at Natchanoony
1971-12-08

Eddie's first camping trip is a trauma to mother hen Norman.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 13: The Blarney Stone Girl
1971-12-15

Tom meets a charming klutz with an inferiority complex.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 14: Prince Charming
1971-12-29

Eddie's part in the school play requires him to kiss a girl on the lips, which he finds he can't do.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 15: The Choice
1972-01-05

Tom's romance with a lady doctor depends on her choice to either get married or continue her studies abroad.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 16: The Karate Story
1972-01-12

Eddie takes karate lessons so he can defeat the school bully.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 17: Very Young Man With a Horn
1972-01-19

Eddie's saxophone playing is disturbing the bagpiper upstairs.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 18: The Investors
1972-01-26

Tom and Norman invest in an oil well.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 19: It's All Write With Me
1972-02-02

Tom feels his creative writing is causing him to neglect Eddie.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 20: A Little Help From My Friend
1972-02-09

An insurance man proves to be a disastrous house guest.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 21: In the Eye of the Beholder
1972-02-16

A sixteen dollar gift of friendship becomes a $5,000 headache.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 22: Time For a Change
1972-02-23

Tom considers buying a new house that is in need of repair.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 23: We Love Annie
1972-03-01

Mr. Landon is Annie's boss at an answering service company.

Runtime: 30 min

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