The Courtship of Eddie's Father
1969 · Comedy, Family, Kids · 3 Seasons · 73 Episodes ·
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.
Episodes
1. Mrs. Livingston, I PresumeWhile touring MGM studios with his father, Eddie invites a homeless starlet to spend the night.
2. Teacher's PetEddie's classmates accuse him of being the teacher's pet when Tom starts dating their teacher, Miss Allen.
3. And Eddie Makes ThreeTom falls in love with a model who isn't ready for motherhood.
4. The Littlest KidnapperEddie brings home a little Japanese boy for Mrs. Livingston to keep.
5. The ComputerTom reluctantly agrees to enroll in a computer dating service to do some research.
6. PainTom and Eddie experience the pains of growing up when Eddie balks at the idea of going to school.
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.
8. Bully for YouWhen Eddie is bullied by a motherless girl (Jodie Foster) at school, Tom invites her and her father over to visit.
9. Gentleman FriendA wealthy manufacturer announces his plans to marry Mrs. Livingston.
10. Any Friend of Dad'sA buddy from Tom's school days drops in for an extended visit.
11. An F for Mrs. LivingstonMrs. Livingston failed her English test, causing Eddie to think she will commit hara-kiri to save face.
12. Member of the WeddingTina proposes to Norman.
13. A Night Out for the BoysAn overnight camping trip leads to a Corbett-Lockwood quarrel.
14. Mother of the YearTom offers to make sandwiches when the mothers of Eddie's classmates plan a luncheon for Eddie's pregnant teacher.
15. Who Pulled the Blues Right Out of the Horn?Eddie's flamboyant Aunt Kate comes for a visit.
16. The Library CardEddie loses the very first library book he takes out.
17. How Do You Know If It's Really Love?Eddie is suffering from a case of puppy love
18. The Road to You Know Where is Paved with You Know WhatA retired school teacher unknowingly alienates Eddie from his father.
19. They're Either Too Young or Too OldEddie has a crush on his babysitter, who has a crush on Tom.
20. The Mod CoupleMrs. Livingston departs, leaving Eddie and Tom alone.
21. Guardian for EddieTom tries to find a future guardian for Eddie.
22. The PromiseTom tries to prevent Mrs. Livingston from being deported.
23. A Five-Pound Monkey on His StomachNorman has to lose five pounds in two days.
24. Free is a Four Letter WordTom has been ordered by his boss to fire his best friend
25. Don't Look Now, But Your Scorpio's RisingTom's nutty secretary has become interested in astrology and quits her job.
26. Money is a Five Letter WordEddie finds ten thousand dollars.
