Grandpa Goes to Washington
Joe Kelley was a popular and outspoken professor of political science at a California university who, at age 66, was forced to retire. When a pair of candidates for the U.S. Senate were tarnished by scandal, Kelley jumped into the race--despite his lack of political experience--and won the election. Moving to Washington, D.C., Senator Kelley used his particularly honest and down-to-earth style to make his country a better place, despite the interference of his bumbling son Kevin, an Air Force general.
- 1978-1979
- 1 season
- NBC
- Comedy, Drama
Joe Kelley was a popular and outspoken professor of political science at a California university who, at age 66, was forced to retire. When a pair of candidates for the U.S. Senate were tarnished by scandal, Kelley jumped into the race--despite his lack of political experience--and won the election. Moving to Washington, D.C., Senator Kelley used his particularly honest and down-to-earth style to make his country a better place, despite the interference of his bumbling son Kevin, an Air Force general.
Season 1 Episode Guide
11 Episodes 1978 - 1979
Episode 1
Pilot
Thu, Sep 7, 1978 60 mins
Joe Kelley, a retired college professor, is drafted to run for the US Senate after the incumbent is caught in a sex scandal. His straight laced son Major Kevin fears if his dad wins he'll move in with him and his family.
Episode 2
Birthday Party
Tue, Sep 19, 1978
Joe learns that the president's daughter had a $27,000 birthday party at taxpayer expense. Joe, as senator, wants to know why but his colleagues inform him to keep quiet.
Episode 3
Kelley Inherits Tony
Tue, Sep 26, 1978
As Joe tries to navigate his new job plus senate rules he finds his predecessor's aide Tony a great help. Together the two team up to stop a bill penalizing government employees living together.
Episode 4
Kelley at the Bat
Tue, Oct 3, 1978
Senator Kelley is moved by a plea from his grandson Kevin to stop the development that is planned for his little league baseball field.
Episode 5
Kelley's Best Friend
Tue, Oct 24, 1978
Episode 6
The Senator's Widow
Tue, Oct 31, 1978
A colleague's widow is appointed to replace him and Joe is bothered when she seems to vote on bills without fully understanding them.
Episode 7
The Leak
Tue, Dec 5, 1978
Senator Kelley is suspected of giving an unconfirmed reported to the news media.
Episode 8
A Star Is Dead
Tue, Dec 12, 1978
Monica Warfield, a nice well known screen star, is declared deceased by a computer. She turns to Senator Kelley for help in fixing the error.
Episode 9
The Red Hot Gift
Tue, Dec 26, 1978
A luxurious Rolls Royce appears in the Kelley driveway and Joe suspects it's a bribe to get his vote.
Episode 10
Grace
Tue, Jan 9, 1979
As Senator Kelley has difficulty with a government security bill his old friend Grace get arrested when she tries to help.
Episode 11
The Union Boys
Tue, Jan 16, 1979
Joe takes on a corrupt union boss.