Father Knows Best
Father Knows Best
Father Knows Best
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1954- 1960
6 Seasons
203 Episodes
6.7(27 votes)
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Comedy
Family

Overview

Family man Jim Anderson copes with the everyday problems among his wife Margaret and their three children as they experience day-to-day changes.

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Columbia Pictures Television

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Cast & Crew

5 members
Acting

Robert Young

Jim Anderson

Robert Young
Acting

Jane Wyatt

Margaret Anderson

Jane Wyatt
Acting

Elinor Donahue

Betty Anderson

Elinor Donahue
Acting

Billy Gray

Bud Anderson

Billy Gray
Acting

Lauren Chapin

Kathy Anderson

Lauren Chapin

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