a.k.a.
THE TROUBLE WITH FATHER
October 21, 1950 - April 13, 1955
ABC Situation Comedy - 130 Episodes
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This was perhaps TV's leading bumbling-father series in the 1950s.
Stu Erwin had made a long career of similar roles in movies and on radio
before he came to TV in 1950. He was perfect for the role: he looked and
like a well-meaning, folksy, but completely incompetent middle-aged
suburban parent.
Stu was principal of Hamilton High School, which often served to get him
involved in various civic activities. But most of the action was around
the Erwins' own home, where Stu's every attempt to fix or improve things,
surprise someone or bring up the kids turned to disaster. Wife June
(played by Erwin's real wife) generally came to the rescue. Teenage Joyce
and tomboy Jackierounded out the family, while Willie was the handyman
and various neighbors came and went.
In 1954 Joyce began going steady with Jimmy Clark, and in a December telecast
they were married. Also in the 1954-1955 season the producers made an effort
to portray Stu as a little less blundering than he had been, something
devoutly wished for by actor Erwin, but the series has run its course
by early 1955.
This series was first known as Life with the Erwins, and later The Trouble
with Father (which continued as its subtitle). During the final season, to
emphasize the changes, it became The New Stu Erwin Show.
Watch complete episode "Thank You Mr. Jarvis" originally aired December 9, 1950 below.
Watch complete episode "Father Gets Into the Act" originally aired December 16, 1950 below.
Watch complete episode "Problwm Party" originally aired December 23, 1950 below.
Watch complete episode "Many Happy Returns" originally aired June 16, 1951 below.
Watch complete episode "Springtime for Father" originally aired July 14, 1951 below.
Watch complete episode "Barbecue" originally aired July 28, 1951 below.
Watch complete episode "The Big Game" originally aired December 14, 1951 below.
Watch complete episode "The Business" originally aired February 1, 1952 below.
Watch complete episode "Father Takes a Pet" originally aired November 28, 1952 below.
Watch complete episode "Leave It to Stu" originally aired January 16, 1953 below.
Watch complete episode "Youth, It's Wonderful" originally aired April 3, 1953 below.
Watch complete episode "Pearl Necklace" originally aired April 6, 1955 below.
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