The Pride of the Family

Episode 1

Pilot

Fri, Oct 2, 1953 30 mins

Albie Morrison's daughter Ann is desperate to go on a class trip, His son wants a Kayak for a Boy Scout adventure, and his wife wants a coat, but he can't afford it. He asks his boss at the newspaper for a raise, and learns he'll get one if he moves to Cleveland for four months of special training. The boss gives him an advance, so he decides to soften up his family by getting them what they want before he tells of the move. His vague references to "going away" along with getting spotted near a cord dangling close to his head in the shape of a noose, and then, fixing a stove's pilot light by climbing in the broiler, convince them that he's attempting suicide so they'll receive his life insurance money.

Episode 2

A Dueling Story

Fri, Oct 9, 1953 30 mins

Albie's old chum Charlie comes around and old rivalries are resurrected. Catherine finds the two men dueling in the yard and becomes worried. She doesn't know Albie and Charlie are rehearsing a play that did years before.

Episode 3

The Dance Story

Fri, Oct 16, 1953 30 mins

Ann quarrels with her boyfriend right before an important dance. Catherine plans on Albie escorting Ann which the dad is reluctant to do. He decides to try and patch up his daughter's relationship.

Episode 4

Portrait Story

Fri, Oct 23, 1953 30 mins

An important advertiser at Albie's work has an artist niece who needs a model. For the sake of his job Albie agrees to pose but when he learns he's to portray a caveman he tries to figure a way out.

Episode 5

Albie Sells the House

Fri, Oct 30, 1953 30 mins

Albie is tired of being the last one in the bathroom and decides it's time for a bigger house. But even though it's mostly about finding a multi-bathroom home there are problems with each place they look at.

Episode 6

Albie's Dishwasher

Fri, Nov 6, 1953 30 mins

Albie plans on a quiet Saturday but Catherine intends to put him to work. Albie enlists Junior to help him invent a dishwasher that dad believes will save the family numerous work hours.

Episode 7

Income Tax Collector

Fri, Nov 13, 1953 30 mins

Episode 8

The Thanksgiving Story

Fri, Nov 20, 1953 30 mins

Thanksgiving comes, and no turkey, because although Albie gives mostly accurate history stories about the holiday, he forgot to get a bird for his family feast. Fortunately, at the moment of impending despair, a phone invitation to spend Thanksgiving on the Murdock farm comes through. There, Albie finds the place a bit different than in his youth, with many modern labor-saving machines and a feud with a neighbor over who has the best Turkeys to offer. problems arise involving Albie being forced to drink the different feuders' competing home-made apple ciders, and taking a sinking leaky row boat trip to the middle of a pond.

Episode 9

The Anniversary Story

Fri, Nov 27, 1953 30 mins

Albie surprises wife Catherine with secluded cabin vacation for their anniversary. They are having a pleasant time when children Ann and Junior show up as they can't imagine the folks having a good time without them.

Episode 10

The Radioactive Story

Fri, Dec 4, 1953 30 mins

Albie mistakens some pills for ones prescribed and ingests them. When dad discovers what he has done Albie imagines the severest consequences and creates an uproar in the house.

Episode 11

The Chicken Farm

Fri, Dec 11, 1953 30 mins

Albie needs some relaxation so he heads to his uncle's farm. But the visit is anything but restful as Albie is witness to an ongoing feud. Albie attempts to mediate between the warring parties.

Episode 12

Christmas Story

Fri, Dec 18, 1953 30 mins

Every year, the PTA puts on a Christmas play, and Albie plays Santa. But this time around, a director is employed to make it look more polished. A stage professional is hired, but he's a humorless, arrogant martinet. He finds Albie is an intolerably poor actor and that he bumbles and stumbles with props only convinces the director that a replacement Santa must be found. It falls on Catherine to tell Albie the bad news, but he's so devoted to the role, she tells him instead that he's so good, he won't need to rehearse with the others. On the day of the show, He shows up and just misses his replacement in the dressing room, only meeting on stage just as the curtain raises. Embarrassed, but moved by the holiday more than the Santa play, he gives the audience a sincere Christmas monologue, impressing the audience and ending gracefully.

Episode 13

Ann's Stage Struck Phase

Fri, Dec 25, 1953 30 mins

Episode 14

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Episode 15

Uncle Harry's Visit

Fri, Jan 8, 1954 30 mins

Albie's Uncle George is coming for a visit and that makes the nephew unhappy. Albie wilts under George's barbed criticism, unable to respond. His family encourages Albie to stand up for himself against his relative.

Episode 16

Catherine's Birthday

Fri, Jan 15, 1954 30 mins

It is Catherine's birthday and Albie wants to arrange a big surprise for his wife. But everything seems to conspire against Albie in his attempt to do something nice for his spouse on her special day.

Episode 17

Barbecue Story

Fri, Jan 22, 1954 30 mins

Albie goes ahead with plans to build a backyard barbecue thinking daughter Ann is interested. He perseveres despite unhelpful advice and supervision from his neighbor Frank.

Episode 18

The Arts and Crafts Story

Fri, Jan 29, 1954 30 mins

Albie likes boxing and is content with that hobby. But wife Catherine thinks he should be more cultured so they participate in various activities that should broaden the Morrison's artistic knowledge.

Episode 19

Albie's Health Diet

Fri, Feb 5, 1954 30 mins

Albie is concerned about some extra pounds and vows to lose the weight. Larry gets Albie to try a radiant nutrient diet that cuts out rich food. But dad hasn't reckoned with his family who continually offer him the wrong items.

Episode 20

Albie Feels His Age

Fri, Feb 12, 1954 30 mins

Albie experiences a series of events that make him feel older then his actual years. His family protests he is still youthful and becomes worried about Albie's mental state.

Episode 21

Albie's Old Flame

Fri, Feb 19, 1954 30 mins

Episode 22

The Shaggy Dog Story

Fri, Feb 26, 1954 30 mins

Episode 23

Albie's New Chair

Fri, Mar 5, 1954 30 mins

Albie likes a comfortable to sit but Catherine has other ideas after reading an article. She finds a new chair with a design to help Albie with posture but her husband finds relaxing is suddenly an ordeal.

Episode 24

Albie's Economy Wave

Fri, Mar 12, 1954 30 mins

Another round of bill paying leaves Albie demanding the family economize. Dad comes up with various ideas on how to save money but unfortunately they somehow end up costing the Morrisons more.

Episode 25

Ann's Boyfriends

Fri, Mar 19, 1954 30 mins

Episode 26

The Antique Watch

Fri, Mar 26, 1954 30 mins

Episode 27

Albie the Clown

Fri, Apr 2, 1954 30 mins

Episode 28

Catherine's Old Friend

Fri, Apr 9, 1954 30 mins

When Dennison, an old beau of Catherine, arrives in town the Morrisons invite him over. Albie is worried that seeing the successful businessman after so many years will cause his wife regret marrying him.

Episode 29

Bringing Back Romance

Fri, Apr 16, 1954 30 mins

When friends of Albie end their engagement he decides to show them the blessings of marital bliss. Albie invites the couple over but it's the day where nothing goes right in the Morrison household.

Episode 30

Albie's Rebellion

Fri, Apr 23, 1954 30 mins

Episode 31

Big Boss's Son

Fri, Apr 30, 1954 30 mins

Episode 32

Albie's Home Work

Fri, May 7, 1954 30 mins

Episode 33

Albie and the New Catherine

Fri, May 14, 1954 30 mins

Catherine reads a magazine article about the relative unimportance of housekeeping. She decides to follow the suggestions and spend more time with her family. Albie and the kids find reasons to object.

Episode 34

Albie's Discipline Campaign

Fri, May 21, 1954 30 mins

A talk with a neighbor convinces Albie that he is too easy going with his family. He decides to enforce some draconian rules, leaving wife Catherine and his children unhappy.

Episode 35

Albie Buys a Sports Coat

Fri, May 28, 1954 30 mins

Episode 36

Honest Albie

Fri, Jun 4, 1954 30 mins

Episode 37

The Woman-Haters

Fri, Jun 11, 1954 30 mins

Episode 38

Albie Baby Sits

Fri, Jun 18, 1954 30 mins

Ann is too busyfor her babysitting jobs and she agrees to let brother Junior take over. But the young lad doesn't know very much about kids so Junior calls the entire family for help.

Episode 39

Albie's Train Trip

Fri, Jun 25, 1954 30 mins

Albie has a business trip to Cleveland and decides to take the entire family along. The train erupts into chaos when Junior thinks he saw a nefarious act.

Episode 40

Albie Helps the Lovelorn

Fri, Jul 2, 1954 30 mins