The Courtship of Eddie's Father

6.0
19691h 58m

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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The Courtship of Eddie's Father (Theme Song)

Seasons

26 Episodes • Premiered 1969

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1. Mrs. Livingston, I Presume

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

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2. Teacher's Pet

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

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3. And Eddie Makes Three

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

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4. The Littlest Kidnapper

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

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5. The Computer

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

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6. Pain

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

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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.

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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.

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9. Gentleman Friend

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

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10. Any Friend of Dad's

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

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11. An F for Mrs. Livingston

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

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12. Member of the Wedding

Tina proposes to Norman.

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13. A Night Out for the Boys

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

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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.

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

Eddie's flamboyant Aunt Kate comes for a visit.

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16. The Library Card

Eddie loses the very first library book he takes out.

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

Eddie is suffering from a case of puppy love

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

A retired school teacher unknowingly alienates Eddie from his father.

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19. They're Either Too Young or Too Old

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

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20. The Mod Couple

Mrs. Livingston departs, leaving Eddie and Tom alone.

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21. Guardian for Eddie

Tom tries to find a future guardian for Eddie.

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22. The Promise

Tom tries to prevent Mrs. Livingston from being deported.

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23. A Five-Pound Monkey on His Stomach

Norman has to lose five pounds in two days.

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24. Free is a Four Letter Word

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

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

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

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26. Money is a Five Letter Word

Eddie finds ten thousand dollars.

Cast

Photo of Bill Bixby

Bill Bixby

Tom Corbett

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Brandon Cruz

Eddie Corbett

Photo of Miyoshi Umeki

Miyoshi Umeki

Mrs. Livingston

Photo of James Komack

James Komack

Norman Tinker

Photo of Kristina Holland

Kristina Holland

Tina Rickles

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