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Episodes

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    1. No Apron Strings

    1956-09-12 · 30m

    Bud tries to prove he's not tied to his mother's apron strings.

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    2. Never in Twain

    1956-09-19 · 30m

    On a dude ranch, Betty falls in love with a cowboy only to discover the relationship won't last.

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    3. Betty Goes to College

    1956-09-26 · 30m

    Jim and Margaret are excited about Betty going to the state college they attended. Betty, who wants to, at first, changes her mind.

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    4. Man About Town

    1956-10-03 · 30m

    Kippy promises Bud a date with his beautiful cousin, Marissa.

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    5. The Homing Pigeon

    1956-10-10 · 30m

    Jim tries discouraging Betty from moving into an apartment. Bud and the family await the arrival of Charlie, a homing pigeon.

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    6. Spaghetti for Margaret

    1956-10-17 · 30m

    The Andersons entertain an aspiring writer—aspiring for 30 years.

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    7. Betty's Birthday

    1956-10-24 · 30m

    After listening to a lecture in class on the origins of giving gifts, Betty announces that she doesn't want a birthday party or presents.

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    8. Bud, the Millionaire

    1956-10-31 · 30m

    To teach Bud a lesson, Jim gives him ten dollars a week for allowance, but he's not to spend the money on anyone else but himself, even indirectly.

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    9. The Old Days

    1956-11-07 · 30m

    Jim and Margaret complain about the children's sloppy clothes. The kids judge the antiquated attire they choose for a PTA costume party.

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    10. Whistle Bait

    1956-11-14 · 30m

    Betty becomes insecure after she overhears Bud tell Jim that she’s not the kind of girl boys whistle at.

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    11. The Great Guy

    1956-11-21 · 30m

    Bud and Kippy get a job working at a newspaper.

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    12. The Family Goes to New York

    1956-11-28 · 30m

    Jim is reluctant to let Betty go to New York to be a bridesmaid to her friend Barbara—afraid she’ll get hurt, somehow.

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    13. Betty Goes Steady

    1956-12-05 · 30m

    Betty is going steady according to the rules of her school’s social set. But a guy with a chip on his shoulder challenges her preconceptions.

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    14. The Good Prospect

    1956-12-12 · 30m

    The Andersons try bringing an old man out of his dream world.

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    15. The Angel's Sweater

    1956-12-19 · 30m

    Jim’s sister comes for Christmas, and the kids are less than thrilled—particularly, Kathy.

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    16. The Promising Young Man

    1956-12-26 · 30m

    The boss's son goes to work in Jim's office.

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    17. Margaret Hires a Gardener

    1957-01-02 · 30m

    A Spanish immigrant, Frank, fixes the Andersons lawn and then charges a high price.

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    18. Swiss Family Anderson

    1957-01-09 · 30m

    The Anderson family becomes shipwrecked on a deserted island.

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    19. Brief Holiday

    1957-01-16 · 30m

    Margaret takes a small, much-needed break from her daily duties.

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    20. The Lawn Party

    1957-01-23 · 30m

    Bud tells the family they are to set up for a lawn party that is tomorrow.

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    21. Short Wave

    1957-01-30 · 30m

    While listening to Bud’s short wave radio, the family overhears a distress call from a boat.

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    22. Carnival

    1957-02-06 · 30m

    Bud squanders Jim's money at a carnival.

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    23. Betty and the Jet Pilot

    1957-02-13 · 30m

    Betty's new boyfriend, a jet pilot, is transferred to Alaska.

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    24. Trip to Hillsborough

    1957-02-20 · 30m

    Looking for adventure, Bud travels to a neighboring town.

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    25. An Evening to Remember

    1957-02-27 · 30m

    The Anderson home is disrupted by a visit from actor Cornel Wilde.

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    26. Bud Buys a Car

    1957-03-13 · 30m

    Bud buys a car for $10.

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    27. Safety First

    1957-03-20 · 30m

    When Bud receives a traffic ticket, he is forced to become a crossing guard.

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    28. Bud, the Hero

    1957-03-27 · 30m

    Bud…a hero? A chain reaction of events, starting with a girl who wants to use Bud to make her boyfriend jealous, leads to Bud becoming a hero of the town.

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    29. Betty, the Track Star

    1957-04-03 · 30m

    Betty becomes flower queen and wins a track race, all in the same day.

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    30. The Spelling Bee

    1957-04-17 · 30m

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    31. Bud, the Philanthropist

    1957-04-24 · 30m

    Kippy takes credit for a church donation Bud made, and Bud plans to get even.

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    32. Baby in the House

    1957-05-01 · 30m

    Jim and Margaret take care of a baby Betty is supposed to babysit, so she can go out.

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    33. Class Prophecy

    1957-05-08 · 30m

    Henry Pruett, a traveling salesman, knocks on the Anderson’s door. It turns out she, Jim and Henry all attended college together.

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    34. The Art of Romance

    1957-05-15 · 30m

    Bud gets advice from Jim on how to win over Judy, while she is asking Margaret.

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    35. Margaret Disowns Her Family

    1957-05-22 · 30m

    Margaret tries to help a young woman overcome her fear of having a baby.

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    36. Grandpa Retires

    1957-05-29 · 30m

    Jim and Margaret are called in to help Margaret's dad, who's about to hand over his printing office and retire.

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    37. Shoot for the Moon

    1957-06-05 · 30m

    Sageman helps the Andersons regain their self-confidence.

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Cast

  • Robert Young

    Robert Young

    Jim Anderson

  • Jane Wyatt

    Jane Wyatt

    Margaret Anderson

  • Elinor Donahue

    Elinor Donahue

    Betty Anderson

  • Billy Gray

    Billy Gray

    Bud Anderson

  • Lauren Chapin

    Lauren Chapin

    Kathy Anderson

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