tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post2106600901414606866..comments2024-03-23T03:57:15.055-07:00Comments on Caftan Woman: Me-TVs Summer of Classic TV Blogathon: My Three SonsCaftan Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-28215153487415213092013-07-22T05:54:37.001-07:002013-07-22T05:54:37.001-07:00It was a pleasure to write about "My Three So...It was a pleasure to write about "My Three Sons" and meet others to whom the show meant a great deal. What a nice escape from all those women for you! Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-39352051341057542752013-07-21T18:46:31.741-07:002013-07-21T18:46:31.741-07:00Great post! I enjoyed watched My Three Sons as a k...Great post! I enjoyed watched My Three Sons as a kid because if anything, I was absolutely fascinated by it. Here was a house filled with mean and boys- completely opposite from my childhood. Other than my uncle who is only 6 years older than me and more like a big brother to me, we were a large matriarchal family of women and girls. My father has 6 sisters and most my cousins are girls (the few boy cousins I have didn't show up until about high school) and my father wasn't around much. So, I thought this was utterly fascinating to see a family of males. Thanks for bringing back these TV memories in such great detail. Irish Jayhawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836268400353447150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-86504069324307216062013-07-21T12:17:24.086-07:002013-07-21T12:17:24.086-07:00There's always something new for us to discove...There's always something new for us to discover in the television history trove. I'm delighted to have been your introduction to "My Three Sons". As you can see from the previous comments, the show has a lot of fans and with good reason. Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-68525135593908846782013-07-21T08:31:42.881-07:002013-07-21T08:31:42.881-07:00I've never seen this show but it sounds a real...I've never seen this show but it sounds a real treat. I've also never read anything about this series until I read your post, and I'm keen to check this series out.<br /><br />Thanks for expanding my television horizons again! :)Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-24847087149979578992013-07-20T16:50:44.623-07:002013-07-20T16:50:44.623-07:00Jeff, I appreciate the compliment.
I'm sure ...Jeff, I appreciate the compliment.<br /><br /> I'm sure once you get a chance to see the early programs in the series that you'll really appreciate them. The nice thing is, they don't detract from how much fun it is when Ernie arrives on the scene. Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-48183941205056704082013-07-20T16:11:36.433-07:002013-07-20T16:11:36.433-07:00This is a really well-written and lively post, Caf...This is a really well-written and lively post, Caftan Woman! Count me in as another 70s kid who saw mainly the Ernie color years (with Demarest) in syndication, but I still loved the show and always thought MacMurray was a pretty cool (if preoccupied) dad. I need to see some of those early seasons with Frawley - the three episodes from that era you describe sound great.Jeff Flugelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06127134815672151999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-85779057284634944752013-07-19T13:37:51.463-07:002013-07-19T13:37:51.463-07:00Time seemed slower back then and the fact that the...Time seemed slower back then and the fact that the show ran for 12 years with close to 400 episodes means there is something for everyone to enjoy and recall fondly.<br /><br />What a treat it would be to have all of the seasons available on DVD, to go through it all again with earnest Mike, dreamy Robbie, lovable Bub and gruff Uncle Charlie. Here's hoping.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-88578884516915850802013-07-19T12:11:10.323-07:002013-07-19T12:11:10.323-07:00I'm one of those who grew up on the earlier se...I'm one of those who grew up on the earlier seasons of "My Three Sons" and am less familiar with the Uncle Charlie/Ernie years. I haven't seen the series for a long time, so reading your post brought back fond memories - including the recollection that, though Mike was the dreamboat, I had a crush on Robbie. The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-84376937466752363162013-07-19T06:08:32.175-07:002013-07-19T06:08:32.175-07:00David, I think the club you belong to (The Tina Co...David, I think the club you belong to (The Tina Cole Crush Club) is not very exclusive. My husband is a lifetime member as well<br /><br />I enjoy all of the seasons of "My Three Sons". They make me laugh and they make me smile. They just plain make me happy.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-46686197664978885792013-07-18T22:17:09.329-07:002013-07-18T22:17:09.329-07:00Cool piece. I guess I'm the only one who actua...Cool piece. I guess I'm the only one who actually prefers the later episodes - but that may be my Tina Cole crush talking. David Hofstedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288510542472710879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-17674094474192354212013-07-18T06:41:01.668-07:002013-07-18T06:41:01.668-07:00Thanks, Ivan. I thought illness was the barrier t...Thanks, Ivan. I thought illness was the barrier to the insurance, it's a shame if it was entirely age related. I shall amend.<br /><br />PS: I hadn't noticed your dashing photo before. Is it new?Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-87714062134012296302013-07-18T06:39:44.147-07:002013-07-18T06:39:44.147-07:00ClassicFilmBoy, my history with the show is along ...ClassicFilmBoy, my history with the show is along your lines. It wasn't until the 90s that I caught up with the earlier episodes on a local Toronto television channel. I was blown away!Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-46798902016465172492013-07-17T21:14:40.147-07:002013-07-17T21:14:40.147-07:00I wish Me-TV would run the black-and-white episode...I wish Me-TV would run the black-and-white episodes (1960-65) in rotation. Unless you remember seeing them on Nick at Nite long ago, they're scarce as hen's teeth and that's a shame because some of those episodes (you mentioned "Countdown," which is a classic) are really first-rate.<br /><br />Just a tiny nitpick: Bill Frawley left the show not due to illness, but because the producers couldn't get anyone to underwrite an insurance policy for him due to his age. There's a certain irony in the fact that the company where the show was filmed--Desilu--produced Frawley's TV legacy, <b><i>I Love Lucy</i></b>.Ivan G Shreve Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04067177808320053382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-30147850324524038832013-07-17T18:39:13.425-07:002013-07-17T18:39:13.425-07:00How fun. I, er, wasn't around when the show st...How fun. I, er, wasn't around when the show started, but I do remember seeing it in the late 1960s through the end of its run, and was a favorite of mine growing up. I haven't seen it in years but it was enjoyable reliving the series through this post. I'll have to watch a few episodes, especially the B&W ones I didn't see growing up.Classicfilmboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01278928051994100842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-91749748289479594422013-07-17T05:15:07.286-07:002013-07-17T05:15:07.286-07:00My pleasure, Jeff. I'm glad you were able to ...My pleasure, Jeff. I'm glad you were able to fit it into your busy day. Since I first saw that episode I've never been able to look at Robert Wilke shooting it out in a western without thinking he'd rather be golfing. Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-28855766221339394732013-07-16T17:04:23.250-07:002013-07-16T17:04:23.250-07:00Thanks for the link to the golf caddy episode, Pat...Thanks for the link to the golf caddy episode, Patricia! I'd never seen that one before, but it reminded me of the special qualities of this series.Jeff Haggarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11643004451304728776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-24197397447829899702013-07-16T12:19:37.720-07:002013-07-16T12:19:37.720-07:00Joanna, I read "The Importance of Being Ernie...Joanna, I read "The Importance of Being Ernie" as well. Barry told his story frankly and with a lot of humour. Maybe we'll drum up a few more sales for him.<br /><br />Thanks for answering my question. It's been a long time since I've enjoyed those episodes. Of course, if we were lucky enough to receive Me-TV around here (southern Ontario), I'd never do anything but sit in front of the set. Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-29271319372982219322013-07-16T12:17:16.009-07:002013-07-16T12:17:16.009-07:00John, it's those little details that made Doug...John, it's those little details that made Douglas home and "My Three Sons" stand out from the TV crowd. It's a place we always enjoy visiting.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-38922061640093715342013-07-16T11:07:39.570-07:002013-07-16T11:07:39.570-07:00To answer your question--Me-TV is only airing the ...To answer your question--Me-TV is only airing the color episodes. But those are the ones I grew up watching and still love to watch.<br /><br />I recently read Barry Livingston's memoir just released last year. It's fantastic! And you'll be amazed to find out how much acting he still does! He's even been on Mad Men!? But few recognize Ernie Douglas anymore. <br /><br />Thanks for writing this piece.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06332977249074073942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-1068518326519265952013-07-16T09:48:24.337-07:002013-07-16T09:48:24.337-07:00"The Douglas' lifestyle is very relatable..."The Douglas' lifestyle is very relatable. The house (set) looks lived in with newspapers on the floor, dishes drying in the dish rack and nothing ever in its assigned spot. The boys, especially Chip, sleep in mismatched shirts and pajama pants and the dog, Tramp, is everywhere. Teenagers do not wake up when first summoned and they never want to do their allotted chores. There's bickering and yelling, and nobody listens. It's a real home."<br /><br />This paragraph is so perfect and the Douglas family was so real unlike the kids from most TV shows back then, except maybe for Eddie Haskell from "Leave it to Beaver." The show was a staple in our home and like someone else mentioned this show was my introduction to Fred MacMurray until I saw a darker side to him in DOUBLE INDEMNITY. Excellent!!!John/24Frameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14719659042858962026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-62084309765294836502013-07-16T06:43:21.828-07:002013-07-16T06:43:21.828-07:00Amy Lynn, I hope some day you get to see the earli...Amy Lynn, I hope some day you get to see the earlier episodes. I think each era of the program has its own charm.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-33820534594183066692013-07-16T06:42:45.708-07:002013-07-16T06:42:45.708-07:00Dawn, I'll wager there's more than a few o...Dawn, I'll wager there's more than a few of us whose introduction to Fred MacMurray was as Steve Douglas. It's fun to gauge the reaction of some when they see "Double Indemnity"! Ha.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-15981071271915189292013-07-16T06:41:42.720-07:002013-07-16T06:41:42.720-07:00Thanks, Jeff.
Here's an episode from Season...Thanks, Jeff. <br /><br />Here's an episode from Season 2 that you might enjoy. Robert Wilke guests as a professional golfer.<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cc5mZbiJFZcCaftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-60868563719504050222013-07-16T06:36:47.360-07:002013-07-16T06:36:47.360-07:00You make me blush, Aurora. I love your phrase abo...You make me blush, Aurora. I love your phrase about the pocketful of memories, just like real family.<br /><br />Boy, it sure was easy to have a crush on Robbie, wasn't it?Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-47902095216622195342013-07-16T06:35:49.643-07:002013-07-16T06:35:49.643-07:00Thanks, Rick. MacMurray had the knack of being ab...Thanks, Rick. MacMurray had the knack of being able to do whatever was asked of his character and do it so well that his ability is sometimes overlooked. Revisiting some of these episodes is a chance for a new appreciation.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.com