Wed, Sep 20, 1961
Joey is fired, While complaining to his brother-in-law at the local diner, he is recorded and the show will be broadcast the next evening. This is Joey's chance to tell his boss off. Later in the day Joey learns his boss is giving him his job back as the boss gave him wrong instructions to begin with.
Wed, Oct 11, 1961
Willoughby assigns Joey the task of getting Danny Williams to L.A. for an appearance on THIS IS YOUR LIFE - without Danny knowing about it. What sounds impossible suddenly becomes probable when Danny thinks Joey is having an affair with Kathy. He'll follow Joey to the ends of the earth for the chance to kill him.
Wed, Oct 18, 1961
Frank wins a slogan contest for a biscuit company, but the firm where Joey just got him a job is an affiliate, making Frank ineligible for the prize money. No problem. Determined to get the prize anyway, Frank concocts another of his crazy schemes and draws Joey and his guilty conscience right into the middle of it.
Wed, Oct 25, 1961
Joey and his client, Connie Bowers, are caught in the rain so he takes her home. She discovers that Joey lives with his mother, and brother, and sister. Then Joey's brother-in-law offers to drive Miss Bowers home. Joey has the opportunity to use an apartment while he pet-sits for the owner. The stereo can run non-stop for 72 hours.
Sun, Oct 29, 1961
Joey's brother-in-law Frank is unemployed again, and with a little pressure from the family, Joey asks Mr. Willoughby to give him a job at the public relations firm. Starting at the bottom means nothing to Frank, who manages to convince the firm's top comedian client that he should give up comedy and turn to Shakespeare. Now the question is, can Joey find a way to fire Frank before he creates more chaos.
Wed, Feb 7, 1962
Big Sam sends a couple of his men to change the mind of the comedian Joey Bishop (who looks remarkably like Joey Barnes) whose schedule is too full to open an act for him. The men are determined to bring Bishop back with them despite his refusal. Joey tries to use carrier pigeons to alert others to his situation. A surprise on the Jack Paar Show helps him out.
Wed, Feb 28, 1962
Joey stages a contest for a date with a folk singer client. The grandfather of the young woman who wins will not permit it without getting to know the young man first. Joey and the singer stay at the farm pretending the young man comes from a farm in order to be approved for the date.
Wed, Mar 28, 1962
Joey asks his mother to cancel plans for his surprise birthday party. After Peggy changes his mind, Joey hints around to Mom that he wishes he had a party. But a misunderstanding has Joey wondering if there's a party or not, and he winds up sulking with Mr. Jillson trying to cheer him up.
Wed, Apr 18, 1962
Joey's jokes about married life at Freddy's bachelor party go too far, and a scared Freddy calls off his wedding to Sally. After Joey's attempt to save the wedding by showing Freddy a happily married couple backfires, he tries to make Freddy jealous by pretending to be interested in Sally.
Wed, Apr 25, 1962
The city is putting a highway extension through the Barnes' neighborhood and everyone must move. Joey convinces the neighbors to have their homes moved to new lots, a plan the city approves - as long as they do so within 30 days. But Mom can't make up her mind where she wants to live, and 29 days later the Barnes family finds itself on the deadline with a wrecking crew standing by.
Wed, May 9, 1962
The company hires a public relations firm to spruce up Joey Barnes' image. He discovers he needs a new girlfriend "who is someone" and a new wardrobe. They put him in tails and a top hat. He switches "uniforms" with the chauffeur. Gossip columnist sees Joey having a conversation with the busboy. Joey is forced to put his foot down.