My Mother the Car (1965–1966)

Creators:

Allan Burns, Chris Hayward

Stars:

Jerry Van Dyke, Ann Sothern, Maggie Pierce

1 nomination.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Jerry Van Dyke	...	Dave Crabtree (30 episodes, 1965-1966)
Ann Sothern	...	Gladys Crabtree (30 episodes, 1965-1966)
Maggie Pierce	...	Barbara Crabtree (30 episodes, 1965-1966)
Cindy Eilbacher	...	Cindy Crabtree (27 episodes, 1965-1966)
Randy Whipple	...	Randy Crabtree (27 episodes, 1965-1966)
Avery Schreiber	...	Capt. Manzini (23 episodes, 1965-1966)

Storyline

---

Plot Keywords:

mother son relationship | television flop | mother | reincarnation | smart car | 

---

Genres:

Comedy | Sci-Fi

---

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 September 1965 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ma mère à moteur

Filming Locations:

Samuel Goldwyn Studios - 7200 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cottage Industries Inc., United Artists Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (30 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

"Mother's" voice appeared to come from the car radio. A light behind it blinked to the rhythm of her dialogue.

---

Connections

Featured in A Secret Agent's Dilemma, or A Clear Case of Mind Over Mata Hari (1965)

User Reviews

One of the writers

I was one of the writers for this series. I wrote one episode ("The Blabbermouth" was the title.) It is quite true that at the time the series was on the air, it was considered one of the worse sitcoms in the history of TV. However, over the years, MY MOTHER, THE CAR has achieved something of a cult status. It is broadcast every Mother's Day on TV Land.

I have always been proud of my contribution to this much-maligned and underrated series.