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Family Affair

  • TV Series
  • 1966–19711966–1971
  • GG
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
2.6K
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POPULARITY
2,097
142
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  • Cast & crew
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Brian Keith, Sebastian Cabot, Kathy Garver, Anissa Jones, and Johnny Whitaker in Family Affair (1966)
ComedyFamily

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.

IMDb RATING
7.0/10
2.6K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,097
142
  • Creators
    • Don Fedderson
    • Edmund L. Hartmann
  • Stars
    • Brian Keith
    • Kathy Garver
    • Anissa Jones
Top credits
  • Creators
    • Don Fedderson
    • Edmund L. Hartmann
  • Stars
    • Brian Keith
    • Kathy Garver
    • Anissa Jones
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 32User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Nominated for 8 Primetime Emmys
      • 1 win & 10 nominations total

    Episodes138

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    Brian Keith, Kathy Garver, Anissa Jones, and Johnny Whitaker in Family Affair (1966)
    Sebastian Cabot in Family Affair (1966)
    Brian Keith, Sebastian Cabot, Kathy Garver, Anissa Jones, and Johnny Whitaker in Family Affair (1966)
    Sebastian Cabot, Anissa Jones, and Johnny Whitaker in Family Affair (1966)
    Brian Keith, Kathy Garver, Anissa Jones, and Johnny Whitaker in Family Affair (1966)
    "Family Affair" A. Jones, J. Whitaker, K. Garver, S. Cabot July 1968 CBS
    "A Family Affair" Anissa Jones, Kathy Garver, Sebastian Cabot, Johnny Whitaker July 1968
    "A Family Affair" Anissa Jones, Johnny Whitaker, Kathy Garver, Sebastian Cabot July 1968
    "Family Affair" Anissa Jones C. 1967 CBS
    "Family Affair" K. Garver, J. Whitaker, S. Cabot, B. Keith, A. Jones Nov. 1967 CBS
    "Family Affair" Brian Keith, Sebastian Cabot and Mrs. Beasley 1966 CBS
    Family Affair (1966)

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    Brian Keith
    Brian Keith
    • Uncle Bill Davisas Uncle Bill Davis
    138 episodes138 eps • 1966–1971
    Kathy Garver
    Kathy Garver
    • Catherine 'Cissy' Patterson-Davisas Catherine 'Cissy' Patterson-Davis…
    138 episodes138 eps • 1966–1971
    Anissa Jones
    Anissa Jones
    • Ava Elizabeth 'Buffy' Patterson-Davisas Ava Elizabeth 'Buffy' Patterson-Davis…
    138 episodes138 eps • 1966–1971
    Johnny Whitaker
    Johnny Whitaker
    • Jonathan 'Jody' Patterson-Davisas Jonathan 'Jody' Patterson-Davis…
    138 episodes138 eps • 1966–1971
    Sebastian Cabot
    Sebastian Cabot
    • Mr. Giles Frenchas Mr. Giles French
    130 episodes130 eps • 1966–1971
    Heather Angel
    Heather Angel
    • Miss Favershamas Miss Faversham
    18 episodes18 eps • 1966–1971
    Gregg Fedderson
    • Greggas Gregg…
    13 episodes13 eps • 1967–1971
    Randy Whipple
    • Peteras Peter…
    11 episodes11 eps • 1966–1970
    Karl Lukas
    Karl Lukas
    • Scottyas Scotty…
    10 episodes10 eps • 1966–1970
    John Williams
    John Williams
    • Nigel 'Niles' Frenchas Nigel 'Niles' French
    9 episodes9 eps • 1967
    Noel Drayton
    Noel Drayton
    • Mr. Hardcastleas Mr. Hardcastle…
    9 episodes9 eps • 1966–1970
    Sherry Alberoni
    Sherry Alberoni
    • Sharon Jamesas Sharon James
    9 episodes9 eps • 1966–1969
    John Hubbard
    John Hubbard
    • Ted Gaynoras Ted Gaynor
    8 episodes8 eps • 1966–1967
    Miguel Monsalve
    • Carlosas Carlos…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1967–1971
    Joan Vohs
    Joan Vohs
    • Miss Cummingsas Miss Cummings…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1966–1969
    Nancy Walker
    Nancy Walker
    • Emily Turneras Emily Turner
    6 episodes6 eps • 1970–1971
    William Boyett
    William Boyett
    • Peteas Pete…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1967–1970
    Richard Peel
    Richard Peel
    • Mr. Withersas Mr. Withers
    6 episodes6 eps • 1966–1968
    • Creators
      • Don Fedderson
      • Edmund L. Hartmann
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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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
    male protagonistmaster servant relationshiptwinfraternal twinstwin brother and sister24 more
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    • Taglines
      • Bachelor and butler inherit three tots. Brian Keith and Sebastian Cabot star. In color.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Family
    • Certificate
      • G
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Very 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.
    • Goofs
      In some episodes the front door had a striker/latch, in others there wasn't even a cut-out for it.
    • Connections
      Featured in Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      Family Affair
      Written and Performed by Frank De Vol

    User reviews32

    Review
    Top review
    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.
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    • juliafwilliams
    • Jan 10, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 12, 1966 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Wikipedia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cher oncle Bill
    • Filming locations
      • Desilu Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Don Fedderson Productions
      • Family Affair Company
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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