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Room for One More

  • 1962-1962
  • 1 season
  • ABC
  • Comedy

An adaptation of the same-titled Cary Grant film: George and Anna Rose have two biological children and have adopted two more, and their warm, caring household frequently finds space for yet another youngster in need. Neighbors Ruth and Walter are on hand to offer help.

Season 1 Episode Guide

27 Episodes 1962

Episode 0

Add a Boy

Wed, Sep 19, 1962

Episode 1

The Anniversary

Sat, Jan 27, 1962 30 mins

Tramp, the family dog, makes friends with Victor, a young orphaned boy who is ransacking the house. When George and Anna catch Victor in the act, they too end up befriending him, partly because they understand the difficulties orphans face (having two of their own). But now what will the Roses do about pressing charges?

Episode 2

Greeks Bearing Gifts

Sat, Feb 3, 1962 30 mins

George decides the house is too cramped and it's time to find a new place to live.

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Episode 3

Seated One Day at the Organ

Sat, Feb 10, 1962 30 mins

George decides that house is too cluttered and it's time to clear items out. At the top of the list is an old pump organ Anna purchased but George has difficulty finding someone to take it off their hands.

Episode 4

Girl from Sweden

Sat, Feb 17, 1962 30 mins

Lisa is hired by the Roses to assist in the housework. Only problem is she doesn't know how to do anything which causes more work for Anna.

Episode 5

Angel in the Attic

Sat, Feb 24, 1962 30 mins

Anna takes in a newly arrived orphan but attempts to keep George from finding out there is one more person in the house.

Episode 6

A Trip to the Beach

Sat, Mar 3, 1962 30 mins

George wants to take Anna on a trip that is just the two of them. But when it's discovered the parents are planning a ocean visit the entire family wants to be a part of it.

Episode 7

This Gun for Sale

Sat, Mar 10, 1962 30 mins

A friend asks Anna to keep a birthday gift for her husband for a surprise. The gift is a hunting rifle, but it is found by George, who assumes it's a gift for him, using an IRS refund they were expecting. He decides to trade it in for a gift for his wife, a sewing machine.

Episode 8

Speaker of the House

Sat, Mar 17, 1962 30 mins

Anna is asked to give, a series of talks extolling the joy and benefits of fostering children. The demand in her time though keeps her away from home to the unhappiness of her family.

Episode 9

Strength Through Money

Sat, Mar 24, 1962 30 mins

George is more than curious when Anna suddenly has $6,000 she wants to invest.

Episode 10

I Retake This Woman

Sat, Mar 31, 1962 30 mins

Any proof that George and Anna got married seems to have disappeared. The Roses frantically try to find evidence of their wedding day.

Episode 11

Love Thy Neighbor

Sat, Apr 7, 1962 30 mins

An attractive lady Mona moves in next door and Anna is not very pleased by the attention that she gets from the neighborhood males. Things worsen when Dan tries to make her part of the group's social scene.

Episode 12

The Real George

Sat, Apr 14, 1962 30 mins

When the children are offered a horse they are thrilled. But George understands the cost of upkeep and the Rose budget is already stretched thin.

Episode 13

Two Many Parents

Sat, Apr 21, 1962 30 mins

Tommy goes from being available to having two different couples wanting to adopt him.

Episode 14

Our Man in Brazil

Sat, Apr 28, 1962 30 mins

George is offered a lucrative job but it means relocating temporarily to Brazil.

Episode 15

Flip's Loyalty Test

Sat, May 5, 1962 30 mins

Anna drives the car into a tar pit after Jeff removes the warning flag telling motorists of the danger.

Episode 16

What Is It?

Sat, May 12, 1962 30 mins

Jeff becomes upset when he finds out George and Anna got rid of a gift he made them.

Episode 17

King of the Little People

Sat, May 19, 1962 30 mins

Flip finds a little man in their attic and thinks he's discovered a leprechaun.

Episode 18

Danger: Man at Work

Sat, May 26, 1962 30 mins

The Rose family have a new house guest Wilfred who's a health enthusiast. He turns the house in to a gym with his frequent workouts and the Rose parents must find a nice way to get their friend to move on.

Episode 19

The Right Wrong Number

Sat, Jun 2, 1962 30 mins

George thinks a reporter is interviewing him because he recently made a hole in one while playing golf. Jeff gets an instant girlfriend when he dials a wrong number.

Episode 20

Little School House in Red

Sat, Jun 9, 1962 30 mins

Episode 21

A New Twist

Sat, Jun 16, 1962 30 mins

George doesn't want to participate in the charity dance contest so he fakes a sprained ankle.

Episode 22

Out at Home

Sat, Jun 23, 1962 30 mins

Jeff is failing Miss Aiken's history class and she requires he pass the next test or he's off the baseball team. Because Jeff is the star pitcher and it's the championship game emotions run high.

Episode 23

Happiness Is Just a State of Mind

Sat, Jun 30, 1962 30 mins

Globe trotting friends Mason and Julia visit the Rose family and entertain them with their adventures. Anna thinks they would be happier if they settled down as neighbors as the Roses.

Episode 24

Bonjour, Rose Family

Sat, Jul 7, 1962 30 mins

Marcel from Europe is a temporary houseguest of the Rose family and he impresses the entire family with his manners. They try to emulate the elegant young man but find the task difficult.

Episode 25

Ribbins and Beaus

Sat, Jul 14, 1962 30 mins

Mary is hurt when her boyfriend breaks up with her and starts dating her rival Marcia. To save her injured pride she makes up a new admirer but problems arise when her friends expect Mary to be seen with him.

Episode 26

Son of a Boss

Sat, Jul 28, 1962 30 mins

Calvin, the son of George's boss,need a temporary place to stay and the Roses agree to watch him. But his behavior is difficult and the parents must decide on far to go on discipline plus retaining the respect of their own children.

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