The Trouble With Father - Volume 3

Trouble comes in all shapes and sizes in this hilarious situation comedy series starring Stu and June Erwin! The real-life husband and wife team had been acting together for years when they began this series in 1950. Stu plays Principal Erwin of Hamilton High School and does his best to raise daughters Joyce (Ann Todd) and Jackie (Sheila James). Along with handyman Willie (Willie Best), the Erwins discover that it's the little things in life that go from bad to worse.

This collection of early episodes also includes rare vintage commercials, some of which feature the cast themselves!

Business: Stu secretly invests a surprise $1000 bonus check in a real estate deal. When the building's tenant skips out, Stu becomes a reluctant dress shop owner.

Spring For Father: Harry and Stu camp out in the backyard to test their new gear, but a torrential downpour dampens their enthusiasm.

Thank You, Jarvis, Thank You: Jarvis the Butler arrives at the Erwin household, as a prize from a radio show. The family quickly learns that they're uncomfortable being waited on.

Youth, It's Beautiful: June is bitten by a vanity bug! She suddenly feels too old and considers drastic measures to turn back the clock.

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