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My Mother the Car

  • TV Series
  • 1965–19661965–1966
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
683
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Jerry Van Dyke in My Mother the Car (1965)
  • Comedy
  • Fantasy
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.
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
683
YOUR RATING
  • Creators
    • Allan Burns
    • Chris Hayward
  • Stars
    • Jerry Van Dyke
    • Maggie Pierce
    • Ann Sothern
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  • Creators
    • Allan Burns
    • Chris Hayward
  • Stars
    • Jerry Van Dyke
    • Maggie Pierce
    • Ann Sothern
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 28User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Episodes30

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    Jerry Van Dyke
    Jerry Van Dyke
    • Dave Crabtreeas Dave Crabtree
    30 episodes30 eps • 1965–1966
    Maggie Pierce
    Maggie Pierce
    • Barbara Crabtreeas Barbara Crabtree
    30 episodes30 eps • 1965–1966
    Ann Sothern
    Ann Sothern
    • Gladys Crabtreeas Gladys Crabtree
    30 episodes30 eps • 1965–1966
    Cindy Eilbacher
    Cindy Eilbacher
    • Cindy Crabtreeas Cindy Crabtree
    24 episodes24 eps • 1965–1966
    Randy Whipple
    • Randy Crabtreeas Randy Crabtree
    22 episodes22 eps • 1965–1966
    Avery Schreiber
    Avery Schreiber
    • Capt. Manzinias Capt. Manzini
    11 episodes11 eps • 1965–1966
    Harry Holcombe
    Harry Holcombe
    • Doc Bensonas Doc Benson…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1965–1966
    Del Close
    Del Close
    • Camp Counseloras Camp Counselor…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1965–1966
    Dave Willock
    Dave Willock
    • Phil Durkinas Phil Durkin
    3 episodes3 eps • 1965–1966
    Norman Grabowski
    Norman Grabowski
    • Auto Wreckeras Auto Wrecker…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1965–1966
    Frank Faylen
    Frank Faylen
    • Conrad Byronas Conrad Byron…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1965–1966
    Harold Peary
    Harold Peary
    • Franklyn Hotchkissas Franklyn Hotchkiss…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1965
    Byron Foulger
    Byron Foulger
    • Meeksas Meeks…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1965–1966
    Alvy Moore
    Alvy Moore
    • Deputy Oliver Woodsas Deputy Oliver Woods…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1965
    Barbara Bain
    Barbara Bain
    • Frankieas Frankie…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1965–1966
    Don Haggerty
    Don Haggerty
    • Lt. McKeeveras Lt. McKeever…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1965–1966
    Jose Gonzales-Gonzales
    Jose Gonzales-Gonzales
    • Pedro #1as Pedro #1…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1965–1966
    Paula Winslowe
    • Mrs. Netwickas Mrs. Netwick
    2 episodes2 eps • 1965
    • Creators
      • Allan Burns
      • Chris Hayward
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    • 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
      David's mother speaks to him from the radio of the car, a 1928 Porter. Cars in 1928 did not come with radios.
    • Connections
      Featured in A Secret Agent's Dilemma, or A Clear Case of Mind Over Mata Hari (1965)

    User reviews28

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    Top review
    Wacky premise, wacky characters, wacky car...should have worked.
    There's been scores of bad TV sitcoms (due to bad writing, bad acting, bad production values), but this is not really one of them. The premise (a man's mother is rein-CAR-nated) can hardly be considered out of the norm in a world of Jeannie, Samantha, the Flying Nun, Herman Munster, Lost in Space's robot, and Gilligan. Jerry Van Dyke (who chose this role over the Gilligan role) does the same humor he always does and Ann Sothern's voice as "Mother" adds class and talent. Wacky premise, wacky character, wacky car...should have worked. Nick at Nite should put this on the air where it belongs.
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    • May 15, 1999

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    • Release date
      • September 14, 1965 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 母さんは28年型
    • 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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