With This Ring (17 Jan. 1970)

While shopping in Pixley, Betty Jo and Steve spy Orrin in a jewelry store buying what looks to be an engagement ring. They are surprised as Orrin had told Bobbie Jo that he couldn't even ... See full summary »

Director:

Elliott Lewis

Writers:

Paul Henning (creator), Charles Stewart,

Stars:

Edgar Buchanan, June Lockhart, Linda Henning

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Edgar Buchanan	...	Uncle Joe Carson
June Lockhart	...	Dr. Janet Craig
Linda Henning	...	Betty Jo Elliott (as Linda Kaye Henning)
Mike Minor	...	Steve Elliott
Meredith MacRae	...	Billie Jo Bradley
Lori Saunders	...	Bobbie Jo Bradley
Frank Cady	...	Sam Drucker
Elna Hubbell	...	Kathy Jo Elliott
Jean Corbett	...	Lydia
Jonathan Daly	...	Orrin Pike
Merlin Olsen	...	Merlin Fergus

Storyline

While shopping in Pixley, Betty Jo and Steve spy Orrin in a jewelry store buying what looks to be an engagement ring. They are surprised as Orrin had told Bobbie Jo that he couldn't even contemplate getting married until he got at least one more pay raise. They can't wait to get back to the hotel to tell Billie Jo and Uncle Joe, the latter who has a less than enthusiastic response to Bobbie Jo possibly marrying Orrin. Keeping the secret from Bobbie Jo may be an issue. Later, Orrin comes by the hotel with news of his own: he got the raise that he wanted, and wants to celebrate with the entire family. The family minus Bobbie Jo put two and two together and come to the conclusion that the party night is when he will propose. Meanwhile, burly farmer Merlin Fergus comes into town looking for a wife. Uncle Joe thinks his prayers have been answered as he tries to match Merlin and Bobbie Jo together. Merlin, Bobbie Jo and Orrin may have some say in Uncle Joe's plan, but Orrin's statement ...

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 January 1970 (USA)

Filming Locations:

General Service Studios - 1040 N. Las Palmas, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Filmways Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Television debut of Merlin Olsen.

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Soundtracks

"Love and Marriage"
(uncredited)
Music by Jimmy Van Heusen
Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
Performed by Mike Minor & Linda Henning

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