The Courtship of Eddie's Father

The Courtship of Eddie's Father

1969
6.0
3 Seasons
Comedy Family Kids

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.

Season

Episodes

Episode 1
Ep 1

Mrs. Livingston, I Presume

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

Episode 2
Ep 2

Teacher's Pet

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

Episode 3
Ep 3

And Eddie Makes Three

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

Episode 4
Ep 4

The Littlest Kidnapper

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

Episode 5
Ep 5

The Computer

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

Episode 6
Ep 6

Pain

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

Episode 7
Ep 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.

Episode 8
Ep 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.

Episode 9
Ep 9

Gentleman Friend

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

Episode 10
Ep 10

Any Friend of Dad's

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

Episode 11
Ep 11

An F for Mrs. Livingston

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

Episode 12
Ep 12

Member of the Wedding

Tina proposes to Norman.

Episode 13
Ep 13

A Night Out for the Boys

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

Episode 14
Ep 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.

Episode 15
Ep 15

Who Pulled the Blues Right Out of the Horn?

Eddie's flamboyant Aunt Kate comes for a visit.

Episode 16
Ep 16

The Library Card

Eddie loses the very first library book he takes out.

Episode 17
Ep 17

How Do You Know If It's Really Love?

Eddie is suffering from a case of puppy love

Episode 18
Ep 18

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

A retired school teacher unknowingly alienates Eddie from his father.

Episode 19
Ep 19

They're Either Too Young or Too Old

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

Episode 20
Ep 20

The Mod Couple

Mrs. Livingston departs, leaving Eddie and Tom alone.

Episode 21
Ep 21

Guardian for Eddie

Tom tries to find a future guardian for Eddie.

Episode 22
Ep 22

The Promise

Tom tries to prevent Mrs. Livingston from being deported.

Episode 23
Ep 23

A Five-Pound Monkey on His Stomach

Norman has to lose five pounds in two days.

Episode 24
Ep 24

Free is a Four Letter Word

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

Episode 25
Ep 25

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

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

Episode 26
Ep 26

Money is a Five Letter Word

Eddie finds ten thousand dollars.

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