Grampa Takes the Primrose Path (26 Mar. 1959)

Grandpa begins neglecting Flora MacMichael when he believes that an attractive 50-year old widow has developed a romantic interest in him, but he learns to his chagrin that she saw him as a potential companion for her 75-year old mother.

Director:

Hy Averback

Writers:

James Fritzell, Everett Greenbaum

Stars:

Sherry Alberoni, Madge Blake, Walter Brennan

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Sherry Alberoni	...	Sarah
Madge Blake	...	Flora MacMichael
Walter Brennan	...	Grandpa Amos McCoy
Richard Crenna	...	Luke McCoy
Mabel Forrest	...	Grandma Lind (as Mabel Forest)
Kathleen Nolan	...	Kate McCoy (as Kathy Nolan)
Paula Winslowe	...	Mrs. Winston

Storyline

Grandpa begins neglecting Flora MacMichael when he believes that an attractive 50-year old widow has developed a romantic interest in him, but he learns to his chagrin that she saw him as a potential companion for her 75-year old mother.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 March 1959 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Desilu Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Brennan-Westgate, Marterto Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The title is from the novel 'The Primrose Path' by Bram Stoker, published 22 years before his more famous horror story 'Dracula' in 1875.

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Quotes

Luke McCoy: Why, Grandpa, a woman like that?! Why, there's 15 years difference in your ages!
Grandpa Amos McCoy: She don't know that, and I ain't about to show her my driver's license!

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