Father of the Bride (TV series)
Encyclopedia
Father of the Bride is an American
sitcom
that aired on CBS
during the 1961-62 season. Produced by MGM Television
, the series was based on the 1950 film of the same title
. Cast members include Leon Ames
as the father of the bride, Ruth Warrick
as the mother, and Myrna Fahey
as the bride.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
sitcom
Situation comedy
A situation comedy, often shortened to sitcom, is a genre of comedy that features characters sharing the same common environment, such as a home or workplace, accompanied with jokes as part of the dialogue...
that aired on CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
during the 1961-62 season. Produced by MGM Television
MGM Television
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Television is an American television production/distribution launched in 1955 and a subsidiary of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc....
, the series was based on the 1950 film of the same title
Father of the Bride (1950 film)
Father of the Bride is a 1950 American comedy film about a man trying to cope with preparations for his daughter's upcoming wedding. The movie stars Spencer Tracy in the titular role, Joan Bennett, Elizabeth Taylor, Don Taylor, Billie Burke, and Leo G. Carroll. It was adapted by Frances Goodrich...
. Cast members include Leon Ames
Leon Ames (actor)
Leon Ames was an American film and television actor. He is best remembered for playing fatherly figures in such films as Meet Me in St. Louis , as Judy Garland's father, and in Little Women ....
as the father of the bride, Ruth Warrick
Ruth Warrick
Ruth Elizabeth Warrick , DM, was an American singer, actress and political activist, best known for her role as Phoebe Tyler on All My Children, which she played regularly from 1970 until her death in 2005....
as the mother, and Myrna Fahey
Myrna Fahey
Myrna Fahey was an American actress best known for her role as Maria Crespo in Walt Disney's Zorro, and as Madeline Usher in the film version of Edgar Allan Poe's, The Fall of the House of Usher...
as the bride.
Cast
- Leon Ames as Stanley Banks
- Ruth Warrick as Eleanor "Ellie" Banks
- Myrna Fahey as Katherine "Kay" Banks Dunston
- Ruby DandridgeRuby DandridgeRuby Dandridge was an American actress from the early 1900s to the 1950s. She is best known for her radio work in her early days of acting....
as Delilah - Burt MetcalfeBurt MetcalfeBurt Metcalfe is a Canadian American television and film producer, director, and writer.-Biography:...
as Buckley Dunston - Ransom Sherman as Herbert Dunston
- Rickie Sorensen as Thomas "Tommy" Banks
- Lurene TuttleLurene TuttleLurene Tuttle was a character actress, who made transitions from vaudeville to radio, to films and television. Her most enduring impact was as one of network radio's most versatile actresses...
as Doris Dunston
Episodes
| Episode # | Episode title | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | "Bombshell At Breakfast" | September 29, 1961 |
| 1-2 | "Buckley" | October 6, 1961 |
| 1-3 | "Buckley's Parents" | October 13, 1961 |
| 1-4 | "The Ring" | October 20, 1961 |
| 1-5 | "The Engagement Party" | October 27, 1961 |
| 1-6 | "Kay's Dinner" | November 3, 1961 |
| 1-7 | "Guest List" | November 10, 1961 |
| 1-8 | "Maid of Honor" | November 17, 1961 |
| 1-9 | "Mr. Massoula" | November 24, 1961 |
| 1-10 | "White Elephant" | December 1, 1961 |
| 1-11 | "Stanley's Suit" | December 8, 1961 |
| 1-12 | "The Shower" | December 15, 1961 |
| 1-13 | "Furnishing the Apartment (aka The Apartment)" | December 22, 1961 |
| 1-14 | "Surprise, Surprise!" | December 29, 1961 |
| 1-15 | "The Honeymoon" | January 5, 1962 |
| 1-16 | "Homework" | January 19, 1962 |
| 1-17 | "The Rehearsal" | January 26, 1962 |
| 1-18 | "The Wedding" | February 2, 1962 |
| 1-19 | "The Pine Pillow" | February 9, 1962 |
| 1-20 | "The Homecoming" | February 16, 1962 |
| 1-21 | "Too Many Cooks" | February 23, 1962 |
| 1-22 | "The Quarrel" | March 2, 1962 |
| 1-23 | "Tommy's Hero" | March 9, 1962 |
| 1-24 | "The Milking Stool" | March 16, 1962 |
| 1-25 | "Quibbling" | March 23, 1962 |
| 1-26 | "The House" | March 30, 1962 |
| 1-27 | "The Campaign Manager" | April 6, 1962 |
| 1-28 | "The Duchess" | April 13, 1962 |
| 1-29 | "Stanley's Steamer" | April 20, 1962 |
| 1-30 | "The Hospital" | April 27, 1962 |
| 1-31 | "The Band" | May 4, 1962 |
| 1-32 | "Bradley's Shack" | May 11, 1962 |
| 1-33 | "The Hammers" | May 18, 1962 |
| 1-34 | "The Visit" | June 1, 1962 |