Father Knows Best

America got its first view of the Anderson family in an episode called Bud Takes up the Dance. In it teenage Bud is preparing for his first date by studying dance steps - from a book written fifty years ago! Lucky for him, his family family teaches him some more recent dances. But will he learn in time for his big first date? Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue.

In an episode called, Lesson in Citizenship Jim Anderson is dismayed at his children's laziness and lectures them in the importance of good citizenship and cheerful volunteering. When each of them heeds his advice and try to do their part in the community, their efforts end up complicating his own life in unexpected ways. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue.

In this episode the Anderson family argues over Bud's motor scooter and Betty's lowcut dress. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! It was a hit on both NBC and CBS. (For trivia buffs, the Andersons' kitchen had real working appliances, and the cast and crew would make coffee for themselves!)

Jim has an extra ticket to the football game but can't decide who to take. Will it be Betty? Or one of his friends? Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! It was a hit on both NBC and CBS.

Tired of being told what to do by his parents, Bud announces he is moving out. Bud finds a place to stay and enjoys his independence -until he realizes how much work there is to being independent. Can he figure out a way to move back home? again. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards!

When he doesn't play well in a friendly game of badminton, Jim is convinced his best days are behind him. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! It was a hit on both NBC and CBS. (For trivia buffs, the show was originally on NBC radio!)

Kathy plays with the new washing machine and keeps throwing everything in it. This time, Betty's items for Girls in Government Club are included as well as a letter to Bud from the police. Betty's items are ruined and Bud gets a surprise. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards!

As Thanksgiving approaches, Kathy's poem is selecte as the best in her class. But when she reads it to her parents, she's surprised by the reaction. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! It was a hit on both NBC and CBS.

Jim and Margeret plan a second honeymoon trip, and decide Betty and Bud are old enough to watch the house and Kathy by themselves. However, they become suspicious when the children are anxious for them to get out of the house. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! It was a hit on both NBC and CBS.

Jim overhears bits and pieces of a conversation and suspects Betty of planning to elope with a boy. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! It was a hit on both NBC and CBS. (For trivia buffs, the show was originally on NBC radio!)

Margeret's friend Myrtle is taking dance lessons with her husband, and convinces Margeret to do the same with Jim. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! It was a hit on both NBC and CBS. (For trivia buffs, the show was originally on NBC radio!)

Upset with his children's materialistic approach to the holiday season, Jim insists the family drive to the mountains to chop down the family Christmas tree. But when the family car gets stuck in the snow, they learn the real meaning of Christmas. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards!

In an episode called Sparrow in the Window, the entire family helps Kathy nurse an injured bird back to health. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! It was a hit on both NBC and CBS.

In Boy's Week, Bud gets a taste of the real world when his class is given jobs for the day. He ends up presiding over traffic court just as his dad receives a ticket! Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards!

In A Friend of Old George's, Kathy is looking forward to her birthday celebrations, but when an unexpected visitor arrives, things go awry.Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! It was a hit on both NBC and CBS.

In Bud the Snob, Bud's shyness brings a whole host of problems when he becomes misconstrued as the school snob. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy . This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! It was a hit on both NBC and CBS. (For trivia buffs, the show was originally on NBC radio!)

In The Promised Playhouse, Jim decides the family should start living up to their promises, but he ends up having to spend a night in the playhouse. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! It was a hit on both NBC and CBS.

Sick of the hustle and bustle of his job, Jim decides he wants to start a new life on a farm. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! It was a hit on both NBC and CBS.(For trivia buffs, the show was originally on NBC radio!)

When the town hosts a Father of the Year contest, the kids want to nominate Jim, but just can't think of what to write.Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! (For trivia buffs, the Andersons' kitchen had real working appliances, and the cast and crew would make coffee for themselves!)

Just when Jim tells the family to cut down on spending, he jumps at a deal for Margeret on a mink coat.Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! (For trivia buffs, the Andersons' kitchen had real working appliances, and the cast and crew would make coffee for themselves!)

The Andersons host a party for Margeret's cousin Louise and her boyfriend Tom, hoping there is a proposal in the future. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! For trivia buffs, the Andersons' kitchen had real working appliances, and the cast and crew would make coffee for themselves!)

In Bud the Bridesmaid, the Andersons prepare for cousin Louise's wedding. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! It was a hit on both NBC and CBS. (For trivia buffs, the Andersons' kitchen had real working appliances, and the cast and crew would make coffee for themselves!)

After running into a friend who brags about his children, Jim hopes to instill inspirationinspire greatness in his own.Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! It was a hit on both NBC and CBS.

Jim hears Bud is receiving complaints about his newspaper route. Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! It was a hit on both NBC and CBS. (For trivia buffs, the Andersons' kitchen had real working appliances, and the cast and crew would make coffee for themselves!)

In a move towards equal treatment, both Betty and Kathy get to invite a boy to dinner. Turns out - they want to ask the same boy!Starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue. Lauren Chapin, and Billy Grey. This classic 1950s TV show won six primetime Emmy Awards! (The show was origininally aired on NBC radio, but later became a hit for both NBC and CBS television...)