Kentucky Jones

Episode 1

Hello, Ike

Sat, Sep 19, 1964 30 mins

Kenneth "Kentucky" Jones is a California Veterinarian. He and his wife had decided to adopt a Chinese boy. But during the process his wife passes away, causing him to have a change of heart about the adoption. That is until he receives a call saying the little boy is waiting for him at the airport.

Episode 2

First Day

Sat, Sep 26, 1964 30 mins

After an exhausting night tending to a mare in foal, Kentucky is looking forward to some well deserved rest. Then Seldom reminds him it's Registration Day at the Elementary School for Ike to start 1st grade.

Episode 3

Spare the Rod

Sat, Oct 3, 1964 30 mins

Ike has his first school boy crush at which causes Kentucky concerns. He doesn't get along with the little girl's father at all.

Episode 4

Mail Order Bride

Sat, Oct 10, 1964 30 mins

Ike is sensitive to Kentucky's emotions at the loss of his wife, which still causes him deep sorrow. Not wanting him to grieve anymore, he decides he needs a companion and contacts a matchmaking service in Chinatown.

Episode 5

Pony Boy

Sat, Oct 17, 1964 30 mins

A Social Worker expresses concerns after Ike accidentally falls from a pony. But Kentucky's problems don't end there. Seems she also disapproves of his female companion.

Episode 6

Ike's Song

Sat, Oct 24, 1964 30 mins

Ike becomes worried when he overhears a couple of friends of Kentucky's plotting to fix an upcoming race.

Episode 7

Wildcat Soup

Sat, Nov 7, 1964 30 mins

Not wanting to bring concerns about being a bad parent, Kentucky finds himself self-conscious about everything these days when it comes to Ike. In the past he was quick to anger, and his patience is now being tested again when pushed to the limits by neighbor Chub Baxter.

Episode 8

The Sour Note

Sat, Nov 21, 1964 30 mins

Kentucky is called to Ike's school's to discuss his singing ability. Because of Ike's off key singing, he is being denied to sing the National Anthem at an upcoming function.

Episode 9

Goodbye, Tiger

Sat, Nov 28, 1964 30 mins

Ike has been confined after a serious fall. While recuperating, he over hears Kentucky's conversation outside his room and thinks he's not going to make it through from his injury.

Episode 10

The Dread Disease

Sat, Dec 5, 1964 30 mins

An surprise visitor to the ranch sends Seldom into a state of dread and misery when his ex-wife stops by.

Episode 11

Ho, Ho, Ho

Sat, Dec 19, 1964 30 mins

Christmas at the Jones ranch and Kentucky is overwhelmed by all the Christmas spirit this year, especially with having his new son Ike to celebrate it with him.

Episode 12

Midsummer Madness

Sat, Dec 26, 1964 30 mins

Ike is excited about having a part in his school's production of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream". That is until he finds out that he has to kiss a girl.

Episode 13

Motherhood

Sat, Jan 2, 1965 30 mins

The birds and bees have landed at the Jones Farm. When Ike brings a girl and her mare that's about to foal to the ranch, Kentucky finds opportunity knocking on this difficult part of being a parent.

Episode 14

My Old Kwangtungy Home

Sat, Jan 9, 1965 30 mins

Kentucky has to find a way to comfort Ike when he gets home sick for his home and country. It's made even harder when Kentucky has to take a trip where Ike can't go.

Episode 15

The Big Shot

Sat, Jan 16, 1965 30 mins

In order to impress his new love interest, Seldom brags about owning the Jones Ranch. When he confesses, softhearted Kentucky decides to help him pull it off.

Episode 16

The Music Kids Make

Sat, Jan 30, 1965 30 mins

Ike and his friend Paulie Clifton have their eyes on the same guitar in a pawn shop window. There's only one problem, and they both share it - the money to buy it.

Episode 17

The Return of Wong Lee

Sat, Feb 6, 1965 30 mins

When Seldom brings home a goat he won at an auction, Ike, still believing in the old ways of his homeland, thinks it's his ancestor Wong Lee.

Episode 18

Two Ends of a Stick

Sat, Feb 13, 1965 30 mins

With a high stakes horse race approaching, Kentucky decides to become trainer to a friend's horse.

Episode 19

The Big Speech

Sat, Feb 20, 1965 30 mins

When Ike brings home his straight A's report card, Kentucky, concentrating on a very important job, fails to give him the praise for his hard work he needs to and leaves the little boy feeling disappointed and hurt.

Episode 20

Senior Citizen

Sat, Feb 27, 1965 30 mins

When Kentucky's uncle Henry comes to visit, Ike thinks he should be shown respect and honor due the elder of the family, like in his native homeland.

Episode 21

Bad Penny

Sat, Mar 6, 1965 30 mins

Ike's special gift of predicting winning horses at the race track doesn't go unnoticed, especially to a habitual gambler with bad luck.

Episode 22

Feminine Intrusion

Sat, Mar 13, 1965 30 mins

Episode 23

Most Precious Gold

Sat, Mar 20, 1965 30 mins

Episode 24

Laughing Buddha

Sat, Mar 27, 1965 30 mins

Episode 25

The Victim

Sat, Apr 3, 1965 30 mins

Episode 26

Kentucky's Vacation

Sat, Apr 10, 1965 30 mins