Sensible Nellie Paine and her womanizing brother Ernie were promised $75,000 each if they moved back home to live with their elderly father Jonas and run the family business, Paine's Pure Pickles, for five years. The only thing the siblings have in common is they both hate pickles. Jonas shows no signs of dying soon, and enjoys seeing his grown children squabbling.
Jun 13, 1973 - 30m
Siblings Nellie and Ernie, estranged for eight years, will inherit their father Jonas' business Paine's Pure Pickles, plus $75,000 apiece, when their father dies, if they both co-run the business for five years.
Jun 20, 1973 - 30m
Nellie regrets entrusting payroll to Ernie.
Jun 27, 1973 - 30m
Nellie is willing to give up her inheritance to run off with the man of her dreams, but Ernie and Jonas have other ideas about what she should do.
Jul 4, 1973 - 30m
Nellie and Ernie can't figure out why Bert, the factory foreman, keeps trying to sneak into their house.
Jul 11, 1973 - 30m
Nellie tries to get rid of an unwanted house guest, Ernie's old army pal.
Jul 18, 1973 - 30m
When Jonas' doctor says he must stop working, Nellie and Ernie strive to become factory president.
Jul 25, 1973 - 30m
Nellie and Ernie worry about their inheritance when Jonas' con artist brother Jake visits.
Aug 1, 1973 - 30m
Nellie wants to bring charges against the youth who stole her car, but Ernie wants the boy to be given a second chance.
Aug 8, 1973 - 30m
Ernie is pressured into staying with Jonas so Nellie can go on a blind date with Walter's friend.
