The Governor & J.J.
William Drinkwater was the governor of a quiet Midwestern state. Since he was a widower, his "first lady" was his hip, bright, opinionated daughter Jennifer Jo, who worked as a zookeeper. Despite their differences in age and politics (he was conservative, she leaned towards the left), the two got along extremely well and loved each other very much. Maggie was the governor's secretary, Sara the maid, and George his press secretary.
- 1969-1970
- 2 seasons
- CBS
- Comedy
William Drinkwater was the governor of a quiet Midwestern state. Since he was a widower, his "first lady" was his hip, bright, opinionated daughter Jennifer Jo, who worked as a zookeeper. Despite their differences in age and politics (he was conservative, she leaned towards the left), the two got along extremely well and loved each other very much. Maggie was the governor's secretary, Sara the maid, and George his press secretary.
Season 2 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1970
Episode 1
And the World Begat the Bleep
Wed, Sep 16, 1970 30 mins
Governor Drinkwater is scheduled to appear on a talk show but comes down with a case of laryngitis. J.J. agrees to fill in for her father but the result is disastrous as she says something inappropriate.
Episode 2
Ben and Her
Wed, Sep 23, 1970 30 mins
An old friend of the Governor's comes to visit, who J.J. affectionately refers to as "Uncle Ben". Things become awkward when "Uncle Ben" becomes romantically interested in J.J.
Episode 3
Read That Leg to Me Again
Wed, Sep 30, 1970 30 mins
Governor Drinkwater is running for re-election and things are going fairly smoothly. But the appearance of a homing pigeon surprisingly upsets some carefully made plans.
Episode 4
Run Ballerina, Run
Wed, Oct 7, 1970 30 mins
Episode 5
File Safe
Wed, Oct 14, 1970 30 mins
The governor's birth certificate has gone missing and he can't run for re-election unless it's found. An alternative though depends on the memory of a 97-year-old doctor.
Episode 6
Fawcett Is Running
Wed, Oct 28, 1970 30 mins
When the governor's running mate resigns, Drinkwater promise a thorough search. But J.J. has a different idea as she knows a charismatic politician Congressman Fawcett who she thinks would be perfect.
Episode 7
Maid for Sara
Wed, Nov 11, 1970 30 mins
Due to an overwhelming entertainment schedule, the Governor allows Sara to hire some help. The woman she hires speaks no English and is a walking disaster.
Episode 8
Check the Check
Wed, Nov 18, 1970 30 mins
J.J. tears up a very large donor's check thinking that it is bogus. But she learns from her father that the wealthy Mrs. Delaney actually did give tbat much and the daughter must fix her mistake.
Episode 9
The Making of the Governor
Wed, Nov 25, 1970 30 mins
The Governor gets a makeover in order to prep for a debate with an opponent who is a popular and good-looking former actor.
Episode 10
A Day in the Life
Wed, Dec 2, 1970 30 mins
Governor Drinkwager doesn't have the funds his opponent has, so he must find inexpensive ways to campaign. With J.J.'s encouragement he uses budding filmmakers to do a documentary on him.
Episode 11
Twice in a Lifetime
Wed, Dec 9, 1970 30 mins
Problems arise when Governor Drinkwater and George find themselves attracted to the same woman.
Episode 12
P.S. I Don't Love You
Wed, Dec 16, 1970 30 mins
Episode 13
From Here to Maternity
Wed, Dec 30, 1970 30 mins
The governor's 70 year old mother and step-father have an argument. He is a pushing her towards taking vitamins, and wants her to get a full check-up. The result of the check-up indicates she might be pregnant.