Written by freelance writer Ed James, Father Knows Best was a radio and television comedy series aired from the 1950's to 1960's. It featured the story of middle class American family, most especially of the family's head Jim Anderson (who was originally known as Jim Henderson based on James' audition disc), which was played by Robert Young.
The radio version started on August 25, 1949 on NBC Radio. Apart from Young, the series also starred June Whitley (and later Jean Vander Pyl) as his wife Margaret, along with Rhoda Williams, Ted Donaldson, and Norma Jean Nillson as their kids Betty, Bud, and Kathy.
With General Foods as the main sponsor, Father Knows Best was heard every Thursday evenings until its last episode on November 19, 1953. On 2008, the series had its film adaptation, which starred Tim Allen. Click here to read more about Father Knows Best
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Please enjoy these 115 old time radio episodes:
| Air Date | Title | Synopsis | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02.19.1953 | father knows best (154) modernizing the home | ||
| 02.26.1953 | father knows best (155) banged up fender | ||
| 03.05.1953 | father knows best (156) overdue vacation | ||
| 03.12.1953 | father knows best (157) to build a brick wall | ||
| 03.19.1953 | father knows best (158) the missing wedding ring | ||
| 03.26.1953 | father knows best (159) uninsured robin | ||
| 04.02.1953 | father knows best (160) bud's panama cat business venture | ||
| 04.09.1953 | father knows best (161) how to face problems | ||
| 04.16.1953 | father knows best (162) family getaway to beaver falls |
+ Remember the old story about the tourist who stopped to ask a farmer what route he should take to ... | |
| 04.23.1953 | father knows best (163) old father time |
+ Sometimes a man’s mind plays little tricks on him and on such an occasion he needs a little nudg... | |
| 04.30.1953 | father knows best (164) springtime woes |
+ It’s beautiful in Springfield this Saturday morning, just the kind of a day that makes a man wan... | |
| 05.07.1953 | father knows best (165) the good old days |
+ It’s a well-known fact that the town of Springfield where the Andersons live is a fairly up-to-d... | |
| 05.14.1953 | father knows best (166) sophisticated bud |
+ Well Friday afternoon is always an interesting time around the white-framed house on Maple Street.... | |
| 05.21.1953 | father knows best (167) paper drive management | ||
| 09.10.1953 | father knows best (168) remembering names |
+ They say curiosity once killed a cat a fate that’s both proper and fit so why not give thanks fo... | |
| 09.17.1953 | father knows best (169) big inheritance |
+ We once knew a man who was extremely wealthy and he had a wonderful system for acquiring money, wh... | |
| 09.24.1953 | father knows best (170) mind your manners | ||
| 10.01.1953 | father knows best (171) a date mix up with leonard and ralph and betty |
+ Sponsored by: Post Cereals, Sanka Coffee. Father arranges a date for Betty and causes all kind of ... | |
| 10.08.1953 | father knows best (172) the value of money |
+ It’s a pleasant Saturday morning in Springfield and out of the white-framed house on Maple Stree... | |
| 10.15.1953 | father knows best (173) the life of the party |
+ Sponsored by: Post cereals, Sanka. Is Bud a snob? No, he's just not able to talk with girls. | |
| 10.22.1953 | father knows best (174) too many peanuts |
+ Jim Anderson had an experience this afternoon at an auction sale; he got the bargain to end all ba... | |
| 10.29.1953 | father knows best (175) halloween blues |
+ When brown October rolls around the air is crisp and clear and hearts of men are happy in the twil... | |
| 11.05.1953 | father knows best (176) moving to chicago |
+ Generally speaking there’s nothing especially exciting about lunchtime on Saturday but excitemen... | |
| 11.12.1953 | father knows best (177) betty's engagement |
+ In the average white-frame house on Maple Street, in the average town of Springfield, on an averag... | |
| 11.19.1953 | father knows best (178) missing uncle |
+ Sponsored by: Sanka, Post 40% Bran Flakes, Post Wheat Meal. A suitcase from the attic leads the fa... |
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