
One Happy Family
Dick and Penny Cooper are married but can't afford their own home. They decide to move in with Penny's parents, Barney and Mildred Hogan; and her grandparents, Charley and Lovey Hackett. The stories revolve around the troubles that occur when generations clash.
- 1961-1961
- 1 season
- NBC
- Comedy
Dick and Penny Cooper are married but can't afford their own home. They decide to move in with Penny's parents, Barney and Mildred Hogan; and her grandparents, Charley and Lovey Hackett. The stories revolve around the troubles that occur when generations clash.
Season 1 Episode Guide
15 Episodes 1961
Episode 1
For Better or Worse
Fri, Jan 13, 1961 30 mins
Episode 2
Love's Big Omelette
Fri, Jan 20, 1961 30 mins
When housekeeper Gussie gets ill, Dick learns that Penny can't cook as the family endures her efforts; Charley and Barney argue again and Charley threatens to move out again.
Episode 3
Love Me, Love My Duck
Fri, Jan 27, 1961 30 mins
The boys go duck hunting. Hilarity ensues.
Episode 4
Youth Is for the Young
Fri, Feb 3, 1961 30 mins
After witnessing the eager attentions paid to Penny by newlywed Dick, Mildred and Lovey try to rouse their veteran husbands out of their lethargy.
Episode 5
Barney Gives Dick the Business
Fri, Feb 10, 1961 30 mins
Barney is putting pressure on his son-in-law Dick to quit being a meteorologist and join him in the plumbing business. Dick seeks advice from Grandpa Charley on how to say no to Barney without upsetting him.
Episode 6
Charley's Birthday
Fri, Feb 17, 1961 30 mins
It's Grandpa Hackett's birthday and the family throws him a surprise party. Charley is repeatedly wished a happy 60th which annoys him as he insists he is only 59.
Episode 7
Charley, Executive at Large
Fri, Feb 24, 1961
Episode 8
Rain on Saturday
Fri, Mar 3, 1961
Sustained thunderstorms keep all 3 couples from their usual pursuits and trapped indoors together. It begins to drive everyone a little stir crazy as they find fault with one another.
Episode 9
Sky Diver
Fri, Mar 10, 1961 30 mins
Dick must test a new weather instrument for his boss. To do so, he must jump out of a plane. Problem is, he hasn't told his hyper-protective wife anything about it.
Episode 10
Shut Up, I Love You
Fri, May 12, 1961
Barney and Mildred are constantly quarreling so Barney thinks it would be a good thing to take a short vacation.
Episode 11
Mildred for President
Fri, May 19, 1961
Mildred is indecisive about running for president of her women's club. Barney encourages his wife, thinking it will be good for his plumbing business.
Episode 12
Big Night
Fri, May 26, 1961
Barney has an important client to entertain so he and Mildred plan an extravagant night on the town. The rest of the household are left out but Dick and Penny get the notion a surprise is being planned for them.
Episode 13
Dick's TV Debut
Fri, Jun 9, 1961
Because Dick has worked for the weather bureau he's given the opportunity to present the weather on local TV. Everyone tells Dick that he'll be a natural but things don't go as expected.
Episode 14
The Tycoons
Fri, Jun 16, 1961
The ladies of the family are tired of being just housewives so they decide to open a business. The three women start a maternity wear shop but the working world is not what they expected.
Episode 15
My Country Club 'Tis of Thee
Fri, Jun 23, 1961
Barney plans on putting his son-in-law Dick up for membership in the local country club. But Barney learns another member has it in for the young man and is planning on keeping him out of the club.