Widower Steve Douglas raises three sons with the help of his father-in-law, and is later aided by the boys' great-uncle. An adopted son, a stepdaughter, wives, and another generation of sons join the loving family in later seasons. Disney producer Bill Walsh often mused on whether the concept of the show was inspired by the movie The Shaggy Dog, as in his view they shared “the same dog, the same kids, and Fred [MacMurray].
S01E01 : Chip Off the Old Block 8/10 (27 voting)Aeronautical Engineer Steve Douglas and his youngest son Chip face a parallel problem -- how to rid… |
Actor | Role | Actor | Role |
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Fred MacMurray Steve Douglas | Don Grady Robbie Douglas | ||
Barry Livingston Ernie Thompson | Stanley Livingston Chip Douglas | ||
William Demarest Charley O'Casey | Beverly Garland Barbara | ||
Tina Cole Katie |
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George Tibbles | Producer |
Don Fedderson | Producer |