Bill's comfortable lifestyle must change when he receives a group of unexpected, long-term, guests.Bill's comfortable lifestyle must change when he receives a group of unexpected, long-term, guests.Bill's comfortable lifestyle must change when he receives a group of unexpected, long-term, guests.
- Nominated for 8 Primetime Emmys
- 1 win & 10 nominations total
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Bill Davis is a highly paid and successful engineer living in a large apartment in New York with his valet, Mr. Giles French . His life is suddenly changed when his niece, Buffy shows up. In the midst of deciding what to do, Buffy's twin brother, Jody shows up, and Bill has to leave for Peru. Once he leaves, Buffy and Jody's older sister, Cissy shows up. Bill and French's life is suddenly changed as they become surrogate parents for the 3 children. —Doug Leighton
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- Bachelor and butler inherit three tots. Brian Keith and Sebastian Cabot star. In color.
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- TriviaVery often Buffy was shown with her 'Mrs. Beasley' doll. That became the highlight of the show so much a line of replica Mrs. Beasley dolls was launched. It sold well, and continued to for years after the series' cancellation.
- GoofsIn some episodes the front door had a striker/latch, in others there wasn't even a cut-out for it.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985)
- SoundtracksFamily Affair
Written and Performed by Frank De Vol
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A great but almost-forgotten classic
There was and still is an endearing quality about this show. You had an engineer who was suddenly thrust into the role of a bachelor father, supported by his gentleman's gentleman.
Note: When Sebastian Cabot was written off the show for a few episodes, John Williams stepped in and did an equally credible job of playing Mr. French's brother.
Note 2: It should be noted that two up-and-coming child performers made appearances on this show, Erin Moran and Eve Plumb, and nothing more need be said on the latter.
Note: When Sebastian Cabot was written off the show for a few episodes, John Williams stepped in and did an equally credible job of playing Mr. French's brother.
Note 2: It should be noted that two up-and-coming child performers made appearances on this show, Erin Moran and Eve Plumb, and nothing more need be said on the latter.
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- juliafwilliams
- Jan 10, 2004
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