TV Series · 1969

The Courtship of Eddie's Father

118 min · Kids, Comedy, Family · Ended

Composite

6.3

IMDb

7.3 / 10

1,798 votes

TMDB

6.2 / 10

18 votes

Local

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Synopsis

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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Cast

Bill Bixby

Tom Corbett

Brandon Cruz

Eddie Corbett

Miyoshi Umeki

Mrs. Livingston

James Komack

Norman Tinker

Kristina Holland

Tina Rickles

Crew

Production

James Komack Executive Producer

Sound

George Aliceson Tipton Original Music Composer

Seasons & episodes

Season 1 (26 ep)

1. Mrs. Livingston, I Presume

Sep 17, 1969 · 30 min

While touring MGM studios with his father, Eddie invites a homeless starlet to spend the night.
2. Teacher's Pet

Sep 24, 1969 · 30 min

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

Oct 1, 1969 · 30 min

Tom falls in love with a model who isn't ready for motherhood.
4. The Littlest Kidnapper

Oct 8, 1969 · 30 min

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

Oct 15, 1969 · 30 min

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

Oct 22, 1969 · 30 min

Tom 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?

Oct 29, 1969 · 30 min

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

Nov 5, 1969 · 30 min

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

Nov 12, 1969 · 30 min

A wealthy manufacturer announces his plans to marry Mrs. Livingston.
10. Any Friend of Dad's

Nov 19, 1969 · 30 min

A buddy from Tom's school days drops in for an extended visit.
11. An F for Mrs. Livingston

Nov 26, 1969 · 30 min

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

Dec 3, 1969 · 30 min

Tina proposes to Norman.
13. A Night Out for the Boys

Dec 10, 1969 · 30 min

An overnight camping trip leads to a Corbett-Lockwood quarrel.
14. Mother of the Year

Dec 17, 1969 · 30 min

Tom 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?

Dec 24, 1969 · 30 min

Eddie's flamboyant Aunt Kate comes for a visit.
16. The Library Card

Dec 31, 1969 · 30 min

Eddie loses the very first library book he takes out.
17. How Do You Know If It's Really Love?

Jan 7, 1970 · 30 min

Eddie is suffering from a case of puppy love
18. The Road to You Know Where is Paved with You Know What

Jan 14, 1970 · 30 min

A retired school teacher unknowingly alienates Eddie from his father.
19. They're Either Too Young or Too Old

Jan 21, 1970 · 30 min

Eddie has a crush on his babysitter, who has a crush on Tom.
20. The Mod Couple

Jan 28, 1970 · 30 min

Mrs. Livingston departs, leaving Eddie and Tom alone.
21. Guardian for Eddie

Feb 4, 1970 · 30 min

Tom tries to find a future guardian for Eddie.
22. The Promise

Feb 11, 1970 · 30 min

Tom tries to prevent Mrs. Livingston from being deported.
23. A Five-Pound Monkey on His Stomach

Feb 18, 1970 · 30 min

Norman has to lose five pounds in two days.
24. Free is a Four Letter Word

Feb 25, 1970 · 30 min

Tom has been ordered by his boss to fire his best friend
25. Don't Look Now, But Your Scorpio's Rising

Mar 4, 1970 · 30 min

Tom's nutty secretary has become interested in astrology and quits her job.
26. Money is a Five Letter Word

Mar 11, 1970 · 30 min

Eddie finds ten thousand dollars.

Season 2 (24 ep)

1. The Unbirthday Present

Sep 23, 1970 · 30 min

When Eddie decides to give Tom a present for no particular reason, Norman helps him create the perfect gift.
2. A Loaf of Bread, a Bar of Soap and a Jar of Peanut Butter

Sep 30, 1970 · 30 min

Tom informs Mr. Kelly when he overhears Eddie and Joey (Jodie Foster) making plans to run away to Mexico.
3. The Important Word is 'And'

Oct 7, 1970 · 30 min

Tom learns a lesson in what not to do when Eddie joins a boys' club.
4. I Thought, You Thought

Oct 14, 1970 · 30 min

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

Oct 21, 1970 · 30 min

Tom has to tell Eddie that he has to work on the night of the school play.
6. Eddie's Will

Oct 28, 1970 · 30 min

Mrs. Livingston's plans are upset when Tom punishes Eddie for not doing his homework.
7. Hello, Mrs. Bessinger, Goodbye

Nov 4, 1970 · 30 min

A free-spirited girl enters Tom's life.
8. Love is for Sharing

Nov 11, 1970 · 30 min

An Indian orphan teaches Eddie and Tom about sharing.
9. Who Wants to Sail Down the Amazon, Anyway?

Nov 18, 1970 · 30 min

Eddie's maternal grandfather expresses his desire to take Eddie on an expedition down the Amazon River.
10. When the Shoe Is on the Other Foot, It Doesn't Fit

Nov 25, 1970 · 30 min

A liberated woman has Tom delighted but not in love.
11. The Secret Box

Dec 2, 1970 · 30 min

Eddie begins to think that he was adopted.
12. Fear is for Understanding

Dec 16, 1970 · 30 min

Tom tries to exorcise a ghost.
13. Gifts Are for Giving

Dec 23, 1970 · 30 min

A story about Norman's highly treasured gift.
14. A Little Get Together for Cissy

Jan 6, 1971 · 30 min

Tom's sophisticated boss Cissy falls for him.
15. The Ghetto Girl

Jan 13, 1971 · 30 min

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

Jan 20, 1971 · 30 min

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

Jan 27, 1971 · 30 min

Tom refuses to buy a horse for Eddie.
18. The Encounter Group

Feb 3, 1971 · 30 min

Tina expresses her feelings about Tom and Norman in a group encounter meeting.
19. Dear Mr. Cooper (a.k.a.) Eddie Meets an Astronaut

Feb 10, 1971 · 30 min

Eddie meets Apollo 13 astronaut L. Gordon Cooper in a story about privacy.
20. The Lonely Weekend

Feb 17, 1971 · 30 min

While Eddie's away, Tom plans to spend the weekend with his girlfriend.
21. The Magic Mrs. Rickles

Mar 3, 1971 · 30 min

Tina's mother's belief in magic leaves an impression on Eddie.
22. To Catch a Thief

Mar 10, 1971 · 30 min

Things go missing from the Corbett household.
23. Everybody Needs a Brother

Mar 17, 1971 · 30 min

Eddie's desire for a brother prompts Tom to adopt a child from another country.
24. Discipline is a Four Letter Word Spelled Love

Mar 24, 1971 · 30 min

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