Maybe he didn't always know best, but beginning in 1954 insurance salesman Jim Anderson (Robert Young) of Springfield, Ohio, was America's favorite head of household.
EPISODE 1
Bud Takes Up The Dance
Bud uses an old book to teach himself to dance in time for his very first date and his very first dance.
EPISODE 2
Lesson in Citizenship
Jim sets out to teach his layabout kids a proper life ethic.
EPISODE 3
The Motor Scooter
Jim and Margaret disagree on whether Jim should buy Bud a motor.
EPISODE 4
Football Tickets
Jim and Margaret go to the big football game every year. This year, Margaret finds she cannot go and Betty is promised the ticket - Until Jim offers it to someone else.
EPISODE 5
Live My Own Life
Bud feels beleaguered by his parents and siblings, and believes he is ready to take responsibility for his own life.
EPISODE 6
Grandpa Jim's Rejuvenation
Jim wants to play badminton, but his kids see him as too old for such things.
Robert Young
Jane Wyatt
Elinor Donahue
Billy Gray
Lauren Chapin
Sarah Selby
Bob Foulk
Vivi Janiss
Yvonne Lime
Paul Wallace
Jimmy Bates