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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Air Date: 1969-09-17
While touring MGM studios with his father, Eddie invites a homeless starlet to spend the night.
Air Date: 1969-09-24
Eddie's classmates accuse him of being the teacher's pet when Tom starts dating their teacher, Miss Allen.
Air Date: 1969-10-01
Tom falls in love with a model who isn't ready for motherhood.
Air Date: 1969-10-08
Eddie brings home a little Japanese boy for Mrs. Livingston to keep.
Air Date: 1969-10-15
Tom reluctantly agrees to enroll in a computer dating service to do some research.
Air Date: 1969-10-22
Tom and Eddie experience the pains of growing up when Eddie balks at the idea of going to school.
Air Date: 1969-10-29
After discovering his new friend's mother is not married, Eddie arranges a meeting between the two parents.
Air Date: 1969-11-05
When Eddie is bullied by a motherless girl (Jodie Foster) at school, Tom invites her and her father over to visit.
Air Date: 1969-11-12
A wealthy manufacturer announces his plans to marry Mrs. Livingston.
Air Date: 1969-11-19
A buddy from Tom's school days drops in for an extended visit.
Air Date: 1969-11-26
Mrs. Livingston failed her English test, causing Eddie to think she will commit hara-kiri to save face.
Air Date: 1969-12-03
Tina proposes to Norman.
Air Date: 1969-12-10
An overnight camping trip leads to a Corbett-Lockwood quarrel.
Air Date: 1969-12-17
Tom offers to make sandwiches when the mothers of Eddie's classmates plan a luncheon for Eddie's pregnant teacher.
Air Date: 1969-12-24
Eddie's flamboyant Aunt Kate comes for a visit.
Air Date: 1969-12-31
Eddie loses the very first library book he takes out.
Air Date: 1970-01-07
Eddie is suffering from a case of puppy love
Air Date: 1970-01-14
A retired school teacher unknowingly alienates Eddie from his father.
Air Date: 1970-01-21
Eddie has a crush on his babysitter, who has a crush on Tom.
Air Date: 1970-01-28
Mrs. Livingston departs, leaving Eddie and Tom alone.
Air Date: 1970-02-04
Tom tries to find a future guardian for Eddie.
Air Date: 1970-02-11
Tom tries to prevent Mrs. Livingston from being deported.
Air Date: 1970-02-18
Norman has to lose five pounds in two days.
Air Date: 1970-02-25
Tom has been ordered by his boss to fire his best friend
Air Date: 1970-03-04
Tom's nutty secretary has become interested in astrology and quits her job.
Air Date: 1970-03-11
Eddie finds ten thousand dollars.