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.
The Unbirthday Present (Episodio 1)
Guionista: Martin Donovan
Fecha de emisión: 1970-09-23
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: When Eddie decides to give Tom a present for no particular reason, Norman helps him create the perfect gift.
A Loaf of Bread, a Bar of Soap and a Jar of Peanut Butter (Episodio 2)
Guionista: Peggy Chantler Dick
Fecha de emisión: 1970-09-30
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: Tom informs Mr. Kelly when he overhears Eddie and Joey (Jodie Foster) making plans to run away to Mexico.
The Important Word is 'And' (Episodio 3)
Guionista: Martin Donovan
Fecha de emisión: 1970-10-07
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: Tom learns a lesson in what not to do when Eddie joins a boys' club.
I Thought, You Thought (Episodio 4)
Guionista: Martin Donovan
Fecha de emisión: 1970-10-14
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: Tom thinks Mrs. Livingston has a crush on Norman but Norman believes Tom is the object of her affections.
The Business Trip (Episodio 5)
Guionista: Bob Rodgers
Fecha de emisión: 1970-10-21
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: Tom has to tell Eddie that he has to work on the night of the school play.
Eddie's Will (Episodio 6)
Fecha de emisión: 1970-10-28
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: Mrs. Livingston's plans are upset when Tom punishes Eddie for not doing his homework.
Hello, Mrs. Bessinger, Goodbye (Episodio 7)
Guionista: Joanna Lee
Fecha de emisión: 1970-11-04
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: A free-spirited girl enters Tom's life.
Love is for Sharing (Episodio 8)
Guionista: Shirley Gordon
Fecha de emisión: 1970-11-11
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: An Indian orphan teaches Eddie and Tom about sharing.
Who Wants to Sail Down the Amazon, Anyway? (Episodio 9)
Guionista: Joanna Lee
Fecha de emisión: 1970-11-18
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: Eddie's maternal grandfather expresses his desire to take Eddie on an expedition down the Amazon River.
When the Shoe Is on the Other Foot, It Doesn't Fit (Episodio 10)
Guionista: Martin Donovan
Fecha de emisión: 1970-11-25
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: A liberated woman has Tom delighted but not in love.
The Secret Box (Episodio 11)
Guionista: Shirley Gordon
Fecha de emisión: 1970-12-02
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: Eddie begins to think that he was adopted.
Fear is for Understanding (Episodio 12)
Guionista: Shirley Gordon
Fecha de emisión: 1970-12-16
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: Tom tries to exorcise a ghost.
Gifts Are for Giving (Episodio 13)
Guionista: Shirley Gordon
Fecha de emisión: 1970-12-23
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: A story about Norman's highly treasured gift.
A Little Get Together for Cissy (Episodio 14)
Guionista: Martin Donovan
Fecha de emisión: 1971-01-06
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: Tom's sophisticated boss Cissy falls for him.
The Ghetto Girl (Episodio 15)
Guionista: Alan J. Levitt
Fecha de emisión: 1971-01-13
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: Tom tries to help a girl from the ghetto with a chip on her shoulder.
The Hospital (Episodio 16)
Guionista: Martin Donovan
Fecha de emisión: 1971-01-20
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: Eddie gets scared when Tom goes to the hospital for a routine physical.
The Rift (Episodio 17)
Guionista: Peggy Chantler Dick
Fecha de emisión: 1971-01-27
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: Tom refuses to buy a horse for Eddie.
The Encounter Group (Episodio 18)
Guionista: Joanna Lee
Fecha de emisión: 1971-02-03
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: Tina expresses her feelings about Tom and Norman in a group encounter meeting.
Dear Mr. Cooper (a.k.a.) Eddie Meets an Astronaut (Episodio 19)
Guionista: Shirley Gordon
Fecha de emisión: 1971-02-10
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: Eddie meets Apollo 13 astronaut L. Gordon Cooper in a story about privacy.
The Lonely Weekend (Episodio 20)
Guionista: Martin Donovan
Fecha de emisión: 1971-02-17
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: While Eddie's away, Tom plans to spend the weekend with his girlfriend.
The Magic Mrs. Rickles (Episodio 21)
Guionista: Joanna Lee
Fecha de emisión: 1971-03-03
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: Tina's mother's belief in magic leaves an impression on Eddie.
To Catch a Thief (Episodio 22)
Guionista: Susan Harris
Fecha de emisión: 1971-03-10
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: Things go missing from the Corbett household.
Everybody Needs a Brother (Episodio 23)
Guionista: Blanche Hanalis
Fecha de emisión: 1971-03-17
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: Eddie's desire for a brother prompts Tom to adopt a child from another country.
Discipline is a Four Letter Word Spelled Love (Episodio 24)
Guionista: Blanche Hanalis
Fecha de emisión: 1971-03-24
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: When Eddie's disobedience endangers his life, Tom spanks him for the first time.