"The Courtship of Eddie's Father" (1969) TV series 1969-1972

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3

Release Date:

17 September 1969 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family

Plot:

Widower Tom Corbett raises his young son Eddie.

Plot Keywords:

Family Relationships | Single Parent | Based On Film | Father Son Relationship | Sitcom

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 3 nominations

Cast

Bill Bixby	...	Tom Corbett (73 episodes, 1969-1972)
Brandon Cruz	...	Eddie Corbett (73 episodes, 1969-1972)
Miyoshi Umeki	...	Mrs. Livingston (66 episodes, 1969-1972)
Kristina Holland	...	Tina Rickles (47 episodes, 1969-1972)
James Komack	...	Norman Tinker (44 episodes, 1969-1972)

Series Directed by
Hal Cooper		(27 episodes, 1969-1972)
Ralph Senensky		(9 episodes, 1969-1970)
Bill Bixby		(8 episodes, 1970-1972)
James Komack		(7 episodes, 1969-1972)
Harry Falk		(7 episodes, 1971)
Gary Nelson		(3 episodes, 1970-1972)
Don Weis		(3 episodes, 1970-1971)
Bob Sweeney		(2 episodes, 1970)

Series Writing credits
Mark Toby		(73 episodes, 1969-1972)
Stan Cutler		(27 episodes, 1969-1972)
Martin Donovan		(27 episodes, 1969-1972)
Peggy Chantler Dick		(12 episodes, 1969-1971)
James Komack		(7 episodes, 1969-1972)
Joanna Lee		(7 episodes, 1969-1971)
Shirley Gordon		(6 episodes, 1970-1971)
Bob Rodgers		(4 episodes, 1970-1971)
Blanche Hanalis		(3 episodes, 1970-1971)
Alan J. Levitt		(3 episodes, 1971-1972)
Carl Kleinschmitt		(2 episodes, 1969)
Ken Pettus		(2 episodes, 1969)
Martin Ragaway		(2 episodes, 1971-1972)

Series Produced by
James Komack	....	producer (73 episodes, 1969-1972)
Ralph Riskin	....	associate producer (47 episodes, 1970-1972)
Herbert F. Solow	....	executive in charge of production (unknown episodes)

Series Original Music by
George Aliceson Tipton		(73 episodes, 1969-1972)

Series Cinematography by
Emmett Bergholtz		(4 episodes, 1971-1972)

Series Film Editing by
Marvin Adelson		(3 episodes, 1971-1972)

Series Casting by
Gary Shaffer		(4 episodes, 1971-1972)

Series Art Direction by
Marvin Summerfield		(3 episodes, 1972)

Series Set Decoration by
Don Greenwood Jr.		(3 episodes, 1972)

Series Production Management
Paul R. Picard	....	executive in charge of production (23 episodes, 1971-1972)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Lynn Guthrie	....	assistant director (4 episodes, 1971-1972)

Series Sound Department
Donald F. Johnson	....	sound mixer (36 episodes, 1970-1971)
Jerry Jost	....	sound (4 episodes, 1971-1972)
Hal Watkins	....	sound (4 episodes, 1971-1972)
Van Allen James	....	sound editor (unknown episodes)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department
Tom Sawyer	....	costumes / wardrobe furnisher: for Brandon Cruz (3 episodes, 1971-1972)

Series Editorial Department
Marvin Adelson	....	supervising editor (1 episode, 1972)
Ron Meredith	....	assistant film editor (unknown episodes)

Series Music Department
Harry Nilsson	....	composer: theme music (73 episodes, 1969-1972)
Harry V. Lojewski	....	music supervisor (3 episodes, 1971-1972)

Series Transportation Department
Chris Haynes	....	driver (2 episodes, 1969)

Series Other crew
Stan Cutler	....	executive story consultant (4 episodes, 1971-1972)
Martin Donovan	....	executive story consultant (4 episodes, 1971-1972)

Production Companies

• MGM Television

Distributors

• American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1969-1972) (USA) (TV) (original airing)

Runtime:

30 min (78 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company:

MGM Television

Trivia:

The show was canceled after third season, when Bill Bixby feuded with producer James Komack.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Gilmore Girls: Application Anxiety (#3.3)" (2002)

Soundtrack:

People Let Me Tell You About My Best Friend

I Grew Up With The Courtship of Eddie's Father!

This was a sitcom in a league all by itself. It was a touching, endearing show that was real and sincere. The talking sound montages over the action were great. It was a stylistic show with a lot of class. Brandon Cruz was the perfect Eddie. It shared little with the movie it was based on. Bill Bixby was an intelligent, attractive dad with a lot of compassion. James Komack was a great co-star.It was a quiet, gentle little sitcom that was a feel good show to watch. It was nice to see a show where every one got along. There was no need for the sarcastic comic foil in this show. Too bad it only lasted three seasons. To Bill Bixby wherever you are, this one's for you!