Please Don't Eat the Daisies
The Nashes of Ridgemont, New York are an unusual suburban family. Jim Nash, a college English professor, and his wife Joan, a newspaper columnist, live with their four rambunctious sons, a tolerant family maid, and a huge sheep dog. Based on the bestselling book and movie of the same name.
- 1965-1967
- 2 seasons
- NBC
- Comedy, Family
The Nashes of Ridgemont, New York are an unusual suburban family. Jim Nash, a college English professor, and his wife Joan, a newspaper columnist, live with their four rambunctious sons, a tolerant family maid, and a huge sheep dog. Based on the bestselling book and movie of the same name.
Season 2 Episode Guide
28 Episodes 1966 - 1967
Episode 1
The Purple Avenger
Sat, Sep 17, 1966 22 mins
The twins TV hero. the 'Purple Avenger' (played by Dom De Luise) was their Mom's old school boyfriend. He is about to visit, creating a few challenges.
Episode 2
My Mother's Name Is Fred
Sat, Sep 24, 1966 30 mins
Joan has used a man's pen name for a story in a 'girlie' magazine. Things become complicated when the publishers decide to visit, to interview what they assume is the male writer.
Episode 3
A-Hunting We Will Go
Sat, Oct 1, 1966 30 mins
Jim is someone inclined to indoor, scholarly pursuits so he's at a loss when ordered to entertain Roland Cunningham. The guest approaches each endeavor with vigor and enthusiasm sending the family into exhaustion.
Episode 4
At Home with the Faculty
Sat, Oct 8, 1966 30 mins
The Nash clan is to be profiled on the university's TV show "At Home with the Faculty." The attention creates chaos on the home front as Joan wants to present an artificial look at their life instead of reality.
Episode 5
The Holdouts
Sat, Oct 15, 1966 30 mins
When the boys learn their mom Joan received a nice paycheck for writing about them they think some so the money belongs to them.
Episode 6
Trouble Right Here in Ridgemont City
Sat, Oct 22, 1966 30 mins
Joan and neighbor, Marge, have a fallout over who won the raffle ticket prize of a pool table. To resolve the dispute, they mutually agree to sell the pool table.
Episode 7
Black Is the Color of My Love's Eye
Sat, Oct 29, 1966 30 mins
A girl named Sam, gives Joel a black eye. His parents decide to confront Sam's parents, with unexpected results.
Episode 8
My Son, the Genius
Sat, Nov 5, 1966 30 mins
Joel's IQ test comes back with a score of 182, putting him in the genius category. However all is not what it appears.
Episode 9
The End of the Trailer
Sat, Nov 12, 1966 30 mins
The Nash's holiday in a new caravan trailer is a disaster, so they decide to sell it. Jim's boss, Dean Carter, wants to buy it. The Nash's try to put him off with photos and stories of their trailer escapades.
Episode 10
My Son, the Actor
Sat, Nov 19, 1966 30 mins
Kyle and Joel try out for various roles at the community playhouse but seem to miss out on being cast. When Joel doesn't get a part he really wanted he gets depressed and his parents try to boost his ego.
Episode 11
Of Haunted Houses, Little Boys, and a Ghost Named Malcolm
Sat, Nov 26, 1966 30 mins
The twins believe a nearby house is haunted, but discover an older man and his dog residing within. The man in question happens to be someone from Jim's past.
Episode 12
And What Does Your Husband Do?
Sat, Dec 3, 1966 30 mins
Joan is named ' Woman writer of the Year', by a New York newspaper, and minimizing Jim's role as a professor and drama teacher. The inevitable jealousy ensues.
Episode 13
Just for Laughs
Sat, Dec 10, 1966 30 mins
Joan accidentally drops her wedding ring, as she is washing it, into the garbage disposal unit. While trying to extract it she gets her hand stuck.
Episode 14
The Guardian
Sat, Dec 24, 1966 30 mins
During another chaotic day in the Nash household, the twins have inadvertently glued the family's tax return to their painting, which is being auctioned at a charity event. Joan frantically bids on the painting .
Episode 15
Peace, It's Wonderful
Sat, Jan 7, 1967 30 mins
Neighbors Marge and Herb's big fight, drags Joan and Jim into the fallout and they are then reluctantly forced to take sides.
Episode 16
The Silent Butler Spoke
Sat, Jan 14, 1967 30 mins
Joan's article on employing ex-convicts may backfire. To prove her point, the Nashes hire a former thief as butler-then nervously note his consuming interest in their antiques.
Episode 17
The Cupid Machine
Sat, Jan 21, 1967 30 mins
Joan joins a computer dating service, hoping to get insights into the dating scene, for a upcoming article she is writing.
Episode 18
The Thing's the Play
Sat, Jan 28, 1967 30 mins
Drama coach Jim tries to spark Joan into finishing her third act. Jim's professional reputation hangs in the balance: he's entered Joan's play in a drama competition.
Episode 19
The Officer of the Court
Sat, Feb 4, 1967 30 mins
Neighbor and Lawyer, Herb, gets involved in legal cases for Jim and Joan. His involvement seems to make matters worse.
Episode 20
None So Righteous
Sat, Feb 11, 1967 30 mins
The Righteous Brothers encounter the Nash family at a PTA event. The hit group perform "Sticks and Stones" plus "Along Came Jones." Joan and Jim join them in singing "King of the Road."
Episode 21
Remember Lake Serene
Sat, Feb 18, 1967 30 mins
A bachelor friend of Jim and Herb, convinces them to come with him on a male only camping/fishing trip. Joan and Marge however have a surprise in store for them.
Episode 22
Pest in the House
Sat, Feb 25, 1967 30 mins
Neighbor, Herb comes to stay at the Nashe's, while his house is being fumigated. He wants to help out around the house ,insisting on doing unwanted repairs on a vacuum cleaner and TV set, with disastrous results.
Episode 23
Help Wanted, Desperately
Sat, Mar 4, 1967 30 mins
The Nashes are of two minds about keeping their new maid: The woman's boundless enthusiasm is matched only by her wild notion of what the job should be.
Episode 24
Just While You're Resting
Sat, Mar 11, 1967 30 mins
Joan, trying to please everyone, says yes to too many organizations. The new housekeeper Martha fights a losing battle in trying to maintain order on the home front.
Episode 25
When I Was a Young Man
Sat, Mar 25, 1967 30 mins
In flashbacks, Joan and Jim take their sons on a sentimental journey to their broke-but-happy newlywed days.
Episode 26
Professor, Please!
Sat, Apr 1, 1967 30 mins
A female student has a crush on Jim, sending letters and flowers to him, much to Joan's concern. But does the student have another unscrupulous reason for this sudden infatuation.
Episode 27
A Matter of Concentration
Sat, Apr 8, 1967 30 mins
Joan is flush with money after getting well paid for a recent published article. She generously showers presents on the children. And then expensive gifts on Jim. However, Jim tries to hide his wounded pride with this gesture from Joan.
Episode 28
The Day the Play Got Away
Sat, Apr 22, 1967 30 mins
Jim takes a sabbatical from his teaching job, to write a play. However he becomes jealous when he finds out his replacement is launching a Shakespearean play at school, that he fought in vain, two years ago to get initiated.