The Trouble With Father - Volume 5 (DVD)

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!

Telephonitis: June is not pleased when a strange woman keeps calling and asking for Stu.

Jackie Knows All: After studying a book on mind-reading Jackie astounds the family with her new psychic powers.

The Landlord: Stu loves moonlighting as a real estate agent - until he has to evict a widow and her children.

Nothing Like A Friend: Stu is slated to win an award for his "Good Neighbor Policy" but finds that he is unable to prevent the Erwins' long friendship with their neighbors, the Johnsons, from completely unraveling.

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