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Father Knows Best
1954–1960
· TV Show
· 30 min episodes
· 6 seasons
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The popular radio show comes to life in this hit sitcom about a wise family man, Jim Anderson, his common-sense wife Margaret and their children Betty, Bud and Kathy.
Details
- Created by
- Ed James
- Studio
- Columbia Pictures Television
- Released
- 3 October 1954
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Rated
- TV-G
- Episodes
- 203 across 6 seasons
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