

A Boy and his Dad have a Barrel of Fun
The Courtship of Eddie's Father is an American television sitcom based on the 1963 movie of the same name, which was based on the book written by Mark Toby. It tells the story of a widower, Tom Corbett, who is a magazine publisher, and his son, Eddie, who believes his father should marry, and manipulates situations surrounding the women his father is interested in. ABC had acquired the rights to the story; the series debuted on September 17, 1969, and was last broadcast on March 1, 1972. Bixby received an Emmy nomination for the show.

Sep 23, 1970 - 30m
When Eddie decides to give Tom a present for no particular reason, Norman helps him create the perfect gift.

Sep 30, 1970 - 30m
Tom informs Mr. Kelly when he overhears Eddie and Joey (Jodie Foster) making plans to run away to Mexico.

Oct 7, 1970 - 30m
Tom learns a lesson in what not to do when Eddie joins a boys' club.

Oct 14, 1970 - 30m
Tom thinks Mrs. Livingston has a crush on Norman but Norman believes Tom is the object of her affections.

Oct 21, 1970 - 30m
Tom has to tell Eddie that he has to work on the night of the school play.

Oct 28, 1970 - 30m
Mrs. Livingston's plans are upset when Tom punishes Eddie for not doing his homework.

Nov 4, 1970 - 30m
A free-spirited girl enters Tom's life.

Nov 11, 1970 - 30m
An Indian orphan teaches Eddie and Tom about sharing.

Nov 18, 1970 - 30m
Eddie's maternal grandfather expresses his desire to take Eddie on an expedition down the Amazon River.

Nov 25, 1970 - 30m
A liberated woman has Tom delighted but not in love.

Dec 2, 1970 - 30m
Eddie begins to think that he was adopted.

Dec 16, 1970 - 30m
Tom tries to exorcise a ghost.

Dec 23, 1970 - 30m
A story about Norman's highly treasured gift.

Jan 6, 1971 - 30m
Tom's sophisticated boss Cissy falls for him.

Jan 13, 1971 - 30m
Tom tries to help a girl from the ghetto with a chip on her shoulder.

Jan 20, 1971 - 30m
Eddie gets scared when Tom goes to the hospital for a routine physical.

Jan 27, 1971 - 30m
Tom refuses to buy a horse for Eddie.

Feb 3, 1971 - 30m
Tina expresses her feelings about Tom and Norman in a group encounter meeting.

Feb 10, 1971 - 30m
Eddie meets Apollo 13 astronaut L. Gordon Cooper in a story about privacy.

Feb 17, 1971 - 30m
While Eddie's away, Tom plans to spend the weekend with his girlfriend.

Mar 3, 1971 - 30m
Tina's mother's belief in magic leaves an impression on Eddie.

Mar 10, 1971 - 30m
Things go missing from the Corbett household.

Mar 17, 1971 - 30m
Eddie's desire for a brother prompts Tom to adopt a child from another country.

Mar 24, 1971 - 30m
When Eddie's disobedience endangers his life, Tom spanks him for the first time.