My Mother the Car
The story of the relationship between a man and his mother, the latter having been reincarnated as a 1928 Porter automobile.
- 1965-1966
- 1 season
- NBC
- Comedy, Fantasy
- TV-PG
The story of the relationship between a man and his mother, the latter having been reincarnated as a 1928 Porter automobile.
Season 1 Episode Guide
30 Episodes 1965 - 1966
Episode 1
Come Honk Your Horn
Tue, Sep 14, 1965 30 mins
While perusing the local car lot, Dave Crabtree discovers his mother's been reincarnated as a junkie old car, so he buys her and brings her home, much to the dismay of both his wife and eccentric car collector Captain Manzini.
Episode 2
The De-Fenders
Tue, Sep 21, 1965 30 mins
When Dave learns that there are local vandals who are stripping cars, he spends a sleepless night going to ridiculous lengths ensure his mother's safety.
Episode 3
What Makes Auntie Freeze
Tue, Sep 28, 1965
Dave is forced to drive his mother to a mountaintop wedding, but along the way she gets drunk on antifreeze.
Episode 4
Lassie, I Mean Mother, Come Home
Tue, Oct 5, 1965
Gladys falls asleep and winds up on a truck bound for Mexico. When they discover she's missing, both Dave and Captain Manzini go into mourning.
Episode 5
Burned at the Steak
Tue, Oct 12, 1965 25 mins
When his mother encourages him to meddle in their quarreling neighbors' affairs, Dave inexplicably winds up breaking up their marriage.
Episode 6
I'm Through Being a Nice Guy
Tue, Oct 19, 1965 30 mins
Captain Manzini launches Operation Unscrupulous: he replicated the Porter, hires a trio of thieves to steal the original and establishes an airtight alibi for himself.
Episode 7
Lights, Camera, Mother
Tue, Oct 26, 1965
An obnoxious neighbor petitions Dave to get rid of his "eyesore" car, but he changes his tune when a television executive announces plans to feature the Porter in a TV commercial.
Episode 8
The Captain Manzini Grand Prix
Tue, Nov 2, 1965
Captain Manzini goads Dave into a race against a speed walker in an attempt to attain ownership of the Porter.
Episode 9
TV or Not TV
Tue, Nov 9, 1965 30 mins
Dave puts a TV in the garage for his mother, but confusion abounds when she wins a chance to appear on a game show.
Episode 10
My Son, the Ventriloquist
Tue, Nov 16, 1965 30 mins
With the help of his mother, Dave lands a new client by pretending to be a ventriloquist.
Episode 11
My Son, the Judge
Tue, Nov 23, 1965
Dave is up for a job as a judge, but complications ensue when he gets a pair of roller-skates stuck on his feet.
Episode 12
And Leave the Drive-In to Us
Tue, Nov 30, 1965
For his mother's birthday, Dave decides to take the family to the drive-in, but the evening is mostly a disaster.
Episode 13
For Whom the Horn Honks
Tue, Dec 7, 1965 30 mins
In order to get his mits on the Porter, Captain Manzini fakes a terminal illness.
Episode 14
Hey Lady, Your Slip Isn't Showing
Tue, Dec 14, 1965 30 mins
When Captain Manzini manipulates Barbara's mother, it results in the whole family treasure hunting for the Porter's registration slip.
Episode 15
Many Happy No-Returns
Tue, Dec 21, 1965
Dave and Barb each decide to forfeit their own Christmas presents to bid on the other's work in a charity art auction.
Episode 16
Shine On, Shine On, Honeymoon
Tue, Dec 28, 1965
Dave and Barb decide to finally go on their honeymoon, but Barb's mother goes to ridiculous lengths to ensure they don't leave.
Episode 17
I Remember Mama, Why Can't You Remember Me?
Tue, Jan 4, 1966 30 mins
Dave's mother gets amnesia following a fender bender.
Episode 18
Goldporter
Tue, Jan 11, 1966
Captain Manzini uses a hypnotic drug on Dave to get him to agree to sell the Porter.
Episode 19
The Incredible Shrinking Car
Tue, Jan 18, 1966 30 mins
Captain Manzini uses a molecular compressor on the Porter to render it useless to Dave.
Episode 20
I'd Rather Do It Myself, Mother
Tue, Jan 25, 1966
Dave hires a maid to help out with the housework, but she quickly takes charge of the house.
Episode 21
You Can't Get There from Here
Tue, Feb 1, 1966
The Crabtrees get stranded in the backwoods when the local sheriff discovers Dave's driver's license has expired.
Episode 22
A Riddler on the Roof
Tue, Feb 8, 1966
Dave and his mother try to thwart the assassination of a visiting dignitary.
Episode 23
My Son, the Criminal
Tue, Feb 15, 1966
A nosy mailman convinces officials that Dave killed his mother and buried her under the floor of the garage.
Episode 24
An Unreasonable Facsimile
Tue, Feb 22, 1966
Captain Manzini tries to steal the Porter away from the Crabtrees by hiring a Dave lookalike.
Episode 25
Over the Hill to the Junkyard
Tue, Mar 1, 1966
Numerous complications ensue when Barbara wins a new car.
Episode 26
It Might as Well Be Spring as Not
Tue, Mar 8, 1966
A handsome developer wants Mother for a promotion gimmick.
Episode 27
Absorba the Greek
Tue, Mar 15, 1966 30 mins
Dave is hired by a landlord keen on evicting a tenant running a Greek Tavern (with belly dancing!) in his building. When Dave and Barb check out the place, the landlord shows up, and they must avoid being seen.
Episode 28
The Blabbermouth
Tue, Mar 22, 1966
Barbara catches Dave talking to the car and soon the news of the talking car is in the papers. Manzini then tries to convince the car to come away for fame and fortune. Dave stops them and then wakes up from a dream.
Episode 29
When You Wish Upon a Car
Tue, Mar 29, 1966 30 mins
When mom tricks Dave into buying a doll for Randy and Cindy after hearing Cindy wish for it, Cindy convinces the neighborhood kids that the 1928 Porter is a genie.
Episode 30
Desperate Minutes
Tue, Apr 5, 1966 30 mins
After returning home from a Bridge game, the arguing Crabtrees are held hostage by jewelry store robbers.