The John Forsythe Show
Retired US Air Force Major John Foster inherits the Foster School, an exclusive San Francisco school for girls. Foster is a bachelor who has only had social dealings with women. Ed Robbins, a former Air Force sergeant and friend helps Foster run the school while Miss Culver is the school principal who has many misunderstandings with the two men. In 1966, the format changed. The school became a base for Foster and Robbins as they played undercover agents for an unnamed U.S. government spy agency. Their missions were humorous rather than James Bondish.
- 1965-1966
- 1 season
- NBC
- Comedy
Retired US Air Force Major John Foster inherits the Foster School, an exclusive San Francisco school for girls. Foster is a bachelor who has only had social dealings with women. Ed Robbins, a former Air Force sergeant and friend helps Foster run the school while Miss Culver is the school principal who has many misunderstandings with the two men. In 1966, the format changed. The school became a base for Foster and Robbins as they played undercover agents for an unnamed U.S. government spy agency. Their missions were humorous rather than James Bondish.
Season 1 Episode Guide
30 Episodes 1965 - 1966
Episode 1
The Terrifying Inheritance of Major John Foster
Mon, Sep 13, 1965 30 mins
Major Foster is astounded to learn that he has inherited a school from an aunt who he has not seen since his childhood. He's in for an even bigger surprise when he learns that it's a school for girls.
Episode 2
Little Miss Egghead
Mon, Sep 20, 1965 30 mins
Miss Culver tries to warn Foster that the school is not prepared to handle girl genius Ellen Lawrence.
Episode 3
Miss Culver, Won't You Please Come Home?
Mon, Sep 27, 1965 30 mins
Episode 4
'Tis Better to Have Loved and Lost
Mon, Oct 11, 1965 30 mins
Major Foster is receiving unsigned love notes. Suspecting one of the students the detective work begins.
Episode 5
Time of the Goat
Mon, Oct 18, 1965 30 mins
Foster promises the headmaster of a rival school their mascot won't be stolen this year. When it happens anyway Foster tries to return the animal without getting caught.
Episode 6
The Nightmare of Koorbahu
Mon, Oct 25, 1965 30 mins
Episode 7
After Going Steady, What Else Is There?
Mon, Nov 1, 1965
After Foster substitutes for a teacher and gives advice on romantic relationships a student believes she had permission to marry.
Episode 8
That Little Old Matchmaker
Mon, Nov 8, 1965 30 mins
Miss Culver tries to create a romance between Major Foster and Miss Hunter.
Episode 9
Super Girl
Mon, Nov 15, 1965 30 mins
Episode 10
Duty and the Beast
Mon, Nov 22, 1965 30 mins
Foster believes the school needs favorable publicity. The idea of bringing a movie star to the facility seems ideal.
Episode 11
Oh, What a Tangled Web
Mon, Nov 29, 1965 30 mins
Episode 12
A Waltzing We Will a Go-Go
Mon, Dec 6, 1965 30 mins
It's the time for the yearly talent show Foster Follies, known for being a bit staid. The major tries to think of ideas to make it more entertaining.
Episode 13
The Daring Escape
Mon, Dec 13, 1965 30 mins
Episode 14
Anyone for Marriage?
Mon, Dec 20, 1965 30 mins
Contestants can win prizes by guessing well-known expressions represented by animated characters.
Episode 15
Miss Foster's Military Academy
Mon, Dec 27, 1965 30 mins
Episode 16
The Bainbridge Curse
Mon, Jan 3, 1966
Episode 17
The Major's Big Beat
Mon, Jan 10, 1966 30 mins
Episode 18
Anyone for a Fat Lip?
Mon, Jan 17, 1966 30 mins
When Ed Robbins has a minor car accident with an younger man, he is forced to box the younger man to show his manliness. Major Foster tries to get him out of the boxing match but gets involved in the challenge also.
Episode 19
If Food Be the Music of Love
Mon, Jan 24, 1966 30 mins
Foster vows to do something about the sub par food at the school. To that end he hires a French chef to prepare the meals but things don't go as planned.
Episode 20
Is It a Bird? Is It a Plane? No, It's Miss Culver!
Mon, Feb 7, 1966 30 mins
Foster is tasked by the Air Force to recruit candidates to be the first woman in space. When Miss Culver volunteers Foster must handle the situation delicately.
Episode 21
The Cupid Caper
Mon, Feb 14, 1966 30 mins
Episode 22
Funny, You Don't Look Like a Spy
Mon, Feb 21, 1966 30 mins
Episode 23
School for Spies
Mon, Feb 28, 1966 30 mins
Episode 24
Mission to Italy
Mon, Mar 7, 1966 30 mins
Foster and Robbins accept an assignment from the Air Force to deliver some plans. While in the town Foster falls hard for a beautiful woman Michelina who may have an ulterior motive.
Episode 25
On an Island with You and You and You
Mon, Mar 14, 1966 30 mins
Episode 26
It Takes a Heap of Sergeants
Mon, Mar 21, 1966 30 mins
Episode 27
If I Were a Prince
Mon, Mar 28, 1966 30 mins
Foster's plan for a relaxing holiday at an empty school changes when a royal court arrives for an inspection.
Episode 28
Doctor Soo
Mon, Apr 4, 1966 30 mins
Episode 29
From Russia with Chaos
Mon, Apr 11, 1966 30 mins
Foster finds himself at the mercy of a Russian plot involving a gorgeous hypnotist.
Episode 30
Get Me to the Execution on Time
Mon, Apr 18, 1966 30 mins