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MY THREE SONS: DEAR ROBBIE (TV)

Summary

One in this comedy series about a widower and his three sons. In this episode, Robbie starts a popular advice column called "Dear Robbie" in his school newspaper. To Steve's dismay, Robbie advises a young girl, Joannie, to elope with an older man. But when Steve takes steps to help clear up the potentially disastrous situation his son has created, his actions are misunderstood. Joannie quickly becomes smitten with Steve, and some maneuverings are required for Steve to steer Joannie back to more appropriate interests. Includes commercials and public service announcements.

Details

  • NETWORK: ABC
  • DATE: October 10, 1963 8:30 PM
  • RUNNING TIME: 0:29:02
  • COLOR/B&W: B&W
  • CATALOG ID: T:42277
  • GENRE: Comedy
  • SUBJECT HEADING: Comedy
  • SERIES RUN: ABC - TV series, 1960-1965; CBS - 1965-1972
  • COMMERCIALS:
    • TV - Commercials - Hunt's tomato catsup
    • TV - Commercials - Quaker Puss 'n Boots cat food
    • TV - Commercials - Quaker cereals
    • TV - PSA - United Way

CREDITS

  • Don Fedderson … Executive Producer
  • Edmund Hartmann … Producer
  • Fred Henry … Associate Producer
  • Gene Reynolds … Director
  • Arthur Marx … Writer
  • Bob Fisher … Writer
  • Frank DeVol … Theme Music by
  • Fred MacMurray … Cast, Steve Douglas
  • William Frawley … Cast, "Bub" O'Casey
  • Tim Considine … Cast, Mike Douglas
  • Don Grady … Cast, Robbie Douglas
  • Stanley Livingston … Cast, Chip Douglas
  • Jimmy Hawkins … Cast, John
  • Mary Carver … Cast, Miss Whitmore
  • Jeanine Cashell … Cast, Mary Lou
  • Arthur Peterson … Cast, Mr. Baker
  • Elizabeth Harrower … Cast, Mrs. Baker
  • Kevin O'Neal … Cast, Waiter
  • Brenda Scott … Cast, Joannie
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