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The Courtship of Eddie's Father

  • TV Series
  • 1969–19721969–1972
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 30m
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7.2/10
1.3K
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"Courtship of Eddie's Father, The" Bill Bixby, Brandon Cruz 1970 ABC
The Courtship Of Eddie's Father
Play trailer0:52
1 Video
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ComedyFamily

Widower Tom Corbett raises his young son Eddie.Widower Tom Corbett raises his young son Eddie.Widower Tom Corbett raises his young son Eddie.

IMDb RATING
7.2/10
1.3K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,814
2,420
  • Stars
    • Bill Bixby
    • Brandon Cruz
    • Miyoshi Umeki
Top credits
  • Stars
    • Bill Bixby
    • Brandon Cruz
    • Miyoshi Umeki
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    • 10User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 5 nominations total

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    The Courtship Of Eddie's Father
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    The Courtship Of Eddie's Father

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    Jodie Foster in The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969)
    Jodie Foster, Bill Bixby, Brandon Cruz, and Miyoshi Umeki in The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969)
    Brandon Cruz in The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969)
    Bill Bixby and Brandon Cruz in The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969)
    Bill Bixby, Brandon Cruz, and Meg Wyllie in The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969)
    Meg Wyllie in The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969)
    Victoria Vetri in The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969)
    "Courtship of Eddie's Father, The" Brenda Benet, Bill Bixby 1972 ABC
    "Courtship of Eddie's Father, The" Brandon Cruz 1971 ABC
    "Courtship of Eddie's Father, The" Bill Bixby, Brandon Cruz 1970 ABC
    The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969)
    The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969)

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    Bill Bixby
    Bill Bixby
    • Tom Corbettas Tom Corbett
    73 episodes73 eps • 1969–1972
    Brandon Cruz
    Brandon Cruz
    • Eddie Corbettas Eddie Corbett
    73 episodes73 eps • 1969–1972
    Miyoshi Umeki
    Miyoshi Umeki
    • Mrs. Livingstonas Mrs. Livingston
    66 episodes66 eps • 1969–1972
    Kristina Holland
    • Tina Ricklesas Tina Rickles
    47 episodes47 eps • 1969–1972
    James Komack
    James Komack
    • Norman Tinkeras Norman Tinker
    44 episodes44 eps • 1969–1972
    Bob Sones
    • Billy Gerberas Billy Gerber
    19 episodes19 eps • 1969–1970
    James Cole
    • Max Kellyas Max Kelly…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1969–1972
    Mitchell Sakamoto
    Mitchell Sakamoto
    • Frank Komosorias Frank Komosori
    7 episodes7 eps • 1969–1972
    Jodie Foster
    Jodie Foster
    • Joey Kellyas Joey Kelly
    5 episodes5 eps • 1969–1971
    Richard Steele
    • Dickas Dick
    5 episodes5 eps • 1969–1970
    Hal Cooper
    • Gusas Gus
    4 episodes4 eps • 1970–1972
    Willie Aames
    Willie Aames
    • Harold O'Brienas Harold O'Brien…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1971–1972
    David Ketchum
    David Ketchum
    • Joe Kellyas Joe Kelly
    3 episodes3 eps • 1969–1970
    Gabie Grammer
    • Elsieas Elsie
    3 episodes3 eps • 1970–1971
    Anne Meara
    Anne Meara
    • Annie Dempseyas Annie Dempsey…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1971–1972
    Jerry Stiller
    Jerry Stiller
    • Mr. Landonas Mr. Landon…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1971–1972
    Ned York
    • Alexas Alex
    2 episodes2 eps • 1971
    Jonathan Daly
    Jonathan Daly
    • Dr. Bob Lockwoodas Dr. Bob Lockwood
    2 episodes2 eps • 1969–1970
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    Storyline

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    Widower Tom Corbett must raise his son Eddie (originally seven) who is always scheming to get his dad remarried. Tom is a magazine publisher, Mrs. Livingston is his housekeeper, Tina is Tom's secretary, Norman is a photographer, and Joey is a friend of Eddie's. —Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>
    widowerhousekeepermagazine editorfather son relationshipfamily relationships9 more
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Family
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The character 'Tom Corbett' was ranked #15 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" (20 June 2004 issue).
    • Crazy credits
      "Theme and Songs Written and Sunged [sic] by Nilsson"
    • Connections
      Featured in The 23rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1971)

    User reviews10

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    10/10
    Good times
    Such a sweet show and a staple of my early 80's tv diet. Ahead of its time in so many ways and to this day the theme song runs through my mind when I am happy!
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    • Dec 6, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 17, 1969 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Eddies Vater
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • MGM Television
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    Technical specs

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

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