My Mother the Car

TV Series
1965–19661965–1966
TV-PGTV-PG
30m

Jerry Van Dyke in My Mother the Car (1965)

The story of the relationship between a man and his mother, the latter having been reincarnated as a 1928 Porter automobile.The story of the relationship between a man and his mother, the latter having been reincarnated as a 1928 Porter automobile.The story of the relationship between a man and his mother, the latter having been reincarnated as a 1928 Porter automobile.

Creators
- Allan Burns
- Chris Hayward
Stars

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Awards
- 1 nomination

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Dave Crabtreeas Dave Crabtree

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Barbara Crabtreeas Barbara Crabtree

30 episodes30 eps • 1965–1966

Gladys Crabtreeas Gladys Crabtree

30 episodes30 eps • 1965–1966

Cindy Eilbacher

Cindy Crabtreeas Cindy Crabtree

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Randy Crabtreeas Randy Crabtree

22 episodes22 eps • 1965–1966

Avery Schreiber

Capt. Manzinias Capt. Manzini

11 episodes11 eps • 1965–1966

Doc Bensonas Doc Benson…

5 episodes5 eps • 1965–1966

Camp Counseloras Camp Counselor…

3 episodes3 eps • 1965–1966

Phil Durkinas Phil Durkin

3 episodes3 eps • 1965–1966

Norman Grabowski

Auto Wreckeras Auto Wrecker…

3 episodes3 eps • 1965–1966

Conrad Byronas Conrad Byron…

2 episodes2 eps • 1965–1966

Franklyn Hotchkissas Franklyn Hotchkiss…

2 episodes2 eps • 1965

Meeksas Meeks…

2 episodes2 eps • 1965–1966

Deputy Oliver Woodsas Deputy Oliver Woods…

2 episodes2 eps • 1965

Frankieas Frankie…

2 episodes2 eps • 1965–1966

Jose Gonzales-Gonzales

Pedro #1as Pedro #1…

2 episodes2 eps • 1965–1966

Lt. McKeeveras Lt. McKeever…

2 episodes2 eps • 1965–1966

Mrs. Netwickas Mrs. Netwick

2 episodes2 eps • 1965

The story of the relationship between a man and his mother, the latter having been reincarnated as a 1928 Porter automobile.

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Genres
- Comedy
- Fantasy
Certificate
- TV-PG
Parents guide
- Add content advisory

Trivia
"Mother" was a 1928 Porter, but not one of the two real-life Porter makes. It was created by George Barris, who modified the experimental 1950s Lincoln Futura into the Batmobile. The car was built from a 1927 Ford Model T Touring car, with a 327 Chevy V8 engine and automatic transmission. Barris built two Porters for the show; one is now in Tennessee, the other is in Alberta. One car had removable floorboards and controls, which allowed the car to be driven with a driver out of sight, controlling it by watching through hidden mirrors.

Goofs
The radio looks different throughout the series, than it does in the first episode.

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

Top review

"VERY" far from the worst!

VERY far from the worst TV show of all time. Granted that the ideas for stories probably would have grown thin had this series lasted any longer than three years or so. It did have it's moments of humor and it did last for 30 episodes which is a lot more than a lot of other real Turkeys!

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Mar 21, 2001

Release date
- September 14, 1965 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Also known as
- Maman bagnole
Filming locations
- Samuel Goldwyn Studios - 7200 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, California, USA
Production companies
- Cottage Industries Inc.
- United Artists Television
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Runtime
30 minutes
Color
- Color
Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1

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