Season 3
SEASON THREE
#64 No Apron Strings
Original Airdate: NBC September 12, 1956
A demanding girl asks Bud to take her out the same night as he is supposed to attend a birthday party for his mother. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#65 Never in Twain
Original Airdate: NBC September 19, 1956
On a dude ranch, Betty falls in love with a cowboy only to discover the relationship won’t last.
#66 Betty Goes to College
Original Airdate: NBC September 26, 1956
Betty enters state college and is angered that her parents are making all of her decisions without consulting her first.
#67 Man About Town
Original Airdate: NBC October 3, 1956
Bud prepares for a date with a taller and older woman by putting lifts in his shoes and powder in his hair.
#68 The Homing Pigeon
Original Airdate: NBC October 10, 1956
Betty decides to live with a roommate, only to find out that sharing an apartment isn’t as glamorous as it seems. Written by Paul West and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#69 Spaghetti for Margaret
Original Airdate: NBC October 17, 1956
Margaret campaigns to help an old retired author receive some recognition for his work. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#70 Betty’s Birthday
Original Airdate: NBC October 24, 1956
Betty shocks her family when she tells them that she doesn’t want a birthday party or any presents. Written by Dorothy Cooper and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#71 Bud, the Millionaire
Original Airdate: NBC October 31, 1956
Bud talks Jim into giving him ten dollar a week allowance. Written by Paul West and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#72 The Old Days
Original Airdate: NBC November 7, 1956
Betty and Bud get embarrassed and upset when their parents want to wear 1920s style clothing to a costume party. Written by Dorothy Cooper and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#73 Whistle Bait
Original Airdate: NBC November 14, 1956
A striking beauty causes Betty to feel a lack of esteem. Written by Paul West and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#74 The Great Guy
Original Airdate: NBC November 21, 1956
Bud takes a job on the local newspaper. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#75The Family Goes to New York
Original Airdate: NBC November 28, 1956
Betty falls in love when she goes to New York to attend her friend’s wedding. Written by Dorothy Cooper and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#76 Betty Goes Steady
Original Airdate: NBC December 5, 1956
Betty becomes a member of the “In-Crowd” at college but is attracted to an outcast. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#77 The Good Prospect
Original Airdate: NBC December 12, 1956
Aldus Lydom lives in a dream world and feels he is a worldly success, only to cause Kathy great anguish when he reluctantly backs out of buying six dozen doughnuts he ordered from her. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#78 The Angel’s Sweater
Original Airdate: NBC December 19, 1956
Aunt Neva, Jim’s spinster sister, arrives to spend Christmas with the family, only to upset Kathy. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
Interesting Notes: Includes a fairy-tale story with special effects (techniques Screen Gems would later use in their TV hit Bewitched). Also the ending credit music is a rather festive “Jingle Bells”.
#79 The Promising Young Man
Original Airdate: NBC December 26, 1956
Jim teaches the boss’s son the fine merits of the insurance business. Written by Paul West and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#80 Margaret Hires a Gardener
Original Airdate: NBC January 2, 1957
A Sapnish gardener turns their yard into a beautiful flower bed at a price Jim can’t afford. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#81 Swiss Family Anderson
Original Airdate: NBC January 9, 1957
Jim and the family become marooned on a deserted island (no phone, no lights, no motor car, not a single luxury). Written by Paul West and Peter Tewksbury.
#82 Brief Holiday
Original Airdate: NBC January 16, 1957
Margaret, who decides to venture out of her home one day, creates confusion on the rest of the family for her actions. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
Interesting Note: John Banner, who plays the part of the artist, later will get a supporting role as Schultz on Hogan’s Heroes.
#83 The Lawn Party
Original Airdate: NBC Janaury 23, 1957
Jim and Margaret feel they are taken advantage of by neighbors after Bud volunteers his backyard as the site for a party. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#84 Short Wave
Original Airdate: NBC January 30, 1957
Bud uses his short-wave set to help rescue a small boat a thousand miles away in a violent storm. Written by Paul West and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#85 Carnival
Original Airdate: NBC February 6, 1957
Bud goes to work for a crooked carnival owner. Written by Paul West and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#86 Betty and the Jet Pilot
Original Airdate: NBC February 13, 1957
Betty falls for an Army jet pilot, but becomes heartbroken when hi is transferred to Alaska.
#87 Trip to Hillsborough
Original Airdate: NBC February 20, 1957
Bud ventures out into the world to find material for the book he plans to write. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#88 An Evening to Remember
Original Airdate: NBC February 27, 1957
Cornel Wilde asks Jim to help him stop a man from suing him after a car accident. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury. Cornel Wilde guest stars and plays himself.
#89 Bud Buys a Car
Original Airdate: NBC March 13, 1957
Bud buys his first car to impress a young lady. Written by Paul West and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#90 Safety First
Original Airdate: NBC March 20, 1957
Bud asks Betty to cover for a traffic ticket he is about to receive. Written by Paul West and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#91 Bud, the Hero
Original Airdate: NBC March 27, 1957
Bud brags about catching some bank robbers, but then is asked to give a speech at the church explaining how he captured the bank robbers. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#92 Betty, the Track Star
Original Airdate: NBC April 3, 1957
Betty wins a track meet and is crowned flower queen of her school. Written by Paul West and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#93 The Spelling Bee
Original Airdate: NBC April 17, 1957
Kathy loses her lucky penny on the day she is to take part in the school spelling bee. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#94 Bud, the Philanthropist
Original Airdate: NBC April 24, 1957
Bud gets upset when Kippy takes the credit for a church donation that he really made. Written by Roswell
Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#95 Baby in the House
Original Airdate: NBC May 1, 1957
After her parents give Betty permission to babysit, they end up taking care of the baby. Written by Paul West and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#96 Class Prophecy
Original Airdate: NBC May 8, 1957
Jim’s old friend is ashamed to admit that he is a salesman instead of the doctor he planned to be while they were still in college. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#97 The Art of Romance
Original Airdate: NBC May 15, 1957
While Jim gives Bud advice to win over his girl Judy, she is getting advice from Margaret on how to win over Bud. Written by Paul West and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#98 Margaret Disowns Her Family
Original Airdate: NBC May 22, 1957
Margaret helps a young girl overcome her fear of getting married and starting a family. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#99 Grandpa Retires
Original Airdate: NBC May 29, 1957
After Grandpa retires, he realizes that he would rather go back to work instead of sitting around doing nothing. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
#100 Shoot for the Moon
Original Airdate: NBC June 5, 1957
An old workman named Sageman helps the Andersons recapture their belief in themselves. Written by Roswell Rogers and Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
