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.
My Son, The Artist (Episode 1)
Writer: Martin Donovan
Air date: 1971-09-15
Overview: Tom is taking an art class,sketching nude models. Eddie decides to try the same thing with his new friend,a neighbor girl.
The Candidate (Episode 2)
Writer: Alan J. Levitt
Air date: 1971-09-22
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tom might be the next member of the school board
Getting Back on the Horse (Episode 3)
Writer: Bob Rodgers
Air date: 1971-09-29
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Eddie learns to cope with fear.
Tell It Like I'm Telling You It Is (Episode 4)
Writer: Martin Donovan
Air date: 1971-10-06
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A small accident causes big legal problems.
A Very Different Drummer (Episode 5)
Writer: Martin Donovan
Air date: 1971-10-13
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tom and Eddie try to convince Norman it is okay to be a kook.
The Bicycle Theft (Episode 6)
Writer: Martin Ragaway
Air date: 1971-10-20
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A lesson in responsibility for Eddie gets out of hand.
Two's Company (Episode 7)
Writer: Shirley Gordon
Air date: 1971-10-27
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A divorced couple makes Tom's life miserable.
Happy Birthday To You (Episode 8)
Writer: Martin Donovan
Air date: 1971-11-03
Overview: Norman's birthday is coming up and he does not want anyone to take notice, but Tom and Eddie plan a surprise party anyway.
Or Else (Episode 9)
Writer: Martin Donovan
Air date: 1971-11-10
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tina asks Tom for a raise.
Thy Neighbor Loves Thee (Episode 10)
Writer: Martin Donovan
Air date: 1971-11-17
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tom's new neighbors are driving him crazy with kindness.
A Little Red (Episode 11)
Writer: Martin Donovan
Air date: 1971-12-01
Overview: A beautiful female editor from the Soviet Union arrives to observe Tom's publishing methods.
A Brave at Natchanoony (Episode 12)
Writer: Martin Donovan
Air date: 1971-12-08
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Eddie's first camping trip is a trauma to mother hen Norman.
The Blarney Stone Girl (Episode 13)
Writer: Joanna Lee
Air date: 1971-12-15
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tom meets a charming klutz with an inferiority complex.
Prince Charming (Episode 14)
Writer: Martin Donovan
Air date: 1971-12-29
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Eddie's part in the school play requires him to kiss a girl on the lips, which he finds he can't do.
The Choice (Episode 15)
Writer: Martin Donovan
Air date: 1972-01-05
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tom's romance with a lady doctor depends on her choice to either get married or continue her studies abroad.
The Karate Story (Episode 16)
Writer: Martin Ragaway
Air date: 1972-01-12
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Eddie takes karate lessons so he can defeat the school bully.
Very Young Man With a Horn (Episode 17)
Writer: Martin Donovan
Air date: 1972-01-19
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Eddie's saxophone playing is disturbing the bagpiper upstairs.
The Investors (Episode 18)
Writer: Martin Donovan
Air date: 1972-01-26
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tom and Norman invest in an oil well.
It's All Write With Me (Episode 19)
Writer: Alan J. Levitt
Air date: 1972-02-02
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tom feels his creative writing is causing him to neglect Eddie.
A Little Help From My Friend (Episode 20)
Writer: Martin Donovan
Air date: 1972-02-09
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: An insurance man proves to be a disastrous house guest.
In the Eye of the Beholder (Episode 21)
Writer: Martin Donovan
Air date: 1972-02-16
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A sixteen dollar gift of friendship becomes a $5,000 headache.
Time For a Change (Episode 22)
Writer: Martin Donovan
Air date: 1972-02-23
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tom considers buying a new house that is in need of repair.
We Love Annie (Episode 23)
Writer: James Komack
Air date: 1972-03-01
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Mr. Landon is Annie's boss at an answering service company.
