Bachelor Father 1957
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What is Bachelor Father?
The television series "Bachelor Father" is an American sitcom that premiered in 1957. The show stars John Forsythe, Noreen Corcoran, and Sammee Tong.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1957
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 157
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 15, 1957
- Last aired
- Jun 26, 1962
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS, NBC, ABC
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Updated
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The television series "Bachelor Father" is an American sitcom that premiered in 1957. The show stars John Forsythe, Noreen Corcoran, and Sammee Tong. It initially aired on CBS before moving to NBC and then ABC. The series is notable for being the only primetime series to run in consecutive years on the three major television networks.
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Should you watch it?
“A single dad juggles comedy and family across three major networks in the late‑50s.”
Reasons to watch
- Charming performances by John Forsythe and cast
- Unique network‑hopping broadcast history
- Classic 1950s family comedy style
Keep in mind
- Period humor may feel dated to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy vintage family sitcoms with a charismatic single‑dad lead.
The series is light‑hearted and family‑friendly, suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 20 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Bentley and the P.T.A. Sep 15, 1957
- E2 Bentley Versus the Girl Scouts Sep 29, 1957
- E3 Bentley and the Lady Doctor Oct 13, 1957
- E4 Date with Kelly Oct 27, 1957
- E5 Uncle Bentley and the Aunts Nov 10, 1957
- E6 Bentley and the Revolving Housekeepers Nov 24, 1957
- E7 Uncle Bentley Keeps His Promise Dec 8, 1957
- E8 Bentley and the Babysitter Dec 22, 1957
- E9 Bentley and the Talent Contest Jan 5, 1958
- E10 Bentley, the Homemaker Jan 19, 1958
- E11 Bentley and His Junior Image Feb 2, 1958
- E12 Uncle Bentley Loans Out Peter Feb 16, 1958
- E13 Bentley and the Social Worker Mar 2, 1958
- E14 A Sister for Kelly Mar 16, 1958
- E15 Waiting Up for Kelly Mar 30, 1958
- E16 Woman of the House Apr 13, 1958
- E17 Peter Falls in Love Apr 27, 1958
- E18 Bentley's Prospective Son-in-Law May 11, 1958
- E19 Bentley's Clubhouse May 25, 1958
- E20 Uncle Bentley and the Matchmaker Jun 8, 1958
Season 2 · 20 episodes
- E1 Bentley and the Finishing School Sep 14, 1958
- E2 Parent's Night (a.k.a.) Cyrano De Bergerac Sep 28, 1958
- E3 Bentley Leads a Dog's Life Oct 12, 1958
- E4 Bentley and the Teenage Siren Oct 26, 1958
- E5 Bentley and Peter's Teacher Nov 9, 1958
- E6 Bentley and the Wedding Bells Nov 23, 1958
- E7 Kelly's Mad Crush Dec 7, 1958
- E8 Bentley's Big Case Dec 21, 1958
- E9 Bentley's Economy Wave Jan 4, 1959
- E10 Decisions, Decisions Jan 18, 1959
- E11 Bentley and the Kleptomaniac Feb 1, 1959
- E12 A Phone for Kelly Feb 15, 1959
- E13 Bentley the Starmaker Mar 1, 1959
- E14 Bentley the Proud Father Mar 15, 1959
- E15 Bentley's Aunt Caroline Mar 29, 1959
- E16 Bentley, Man of Steel Apr 12, 1959
- E17 Bentley and the Motorcycle Apr 26, 1959
- E18 Bentley the Organizer May 10, 1959
- E19 Bentley and the Beauty Contest May 24, 1959
- E20 Bentley the Hero Jun 7, 1959
Season 3 · 37 episodes
- E1 Peter Meets His Match Sep 17, 1959
- E2 Bentley and the Dog Trainer Sep 24, 1959
- E3 The Case Against Gisele Oct 1, 1959
- E4 Bentley and the Gullible Guitarist Oct 8, 1959
- E5 Kelly's Idol Oct 15, 1959
- E6 East Meets West Oct 22, 1959
- E7 Bentley and Grandpa Ling Oct 29, 1959
- E8 Kelly the Golddigger Nov 5, 1959
- E9 The Rescue of Rufus Nov 12, 1959
- E10 A Key for Kelly Nov 19, 1959
- E11 Bentley's Double Play Nov 26, 1959
- E12 Bentley and the Brainy Beauty Dec 3, 1959
- E13 Bentley Plays Cupid Dec 10, 1959
- E14 Kelly's Secret Dec 17, 1959
- E15 Bentley Goes to Washington Dec 24, 1959
- E16 Kelly, the Politician Dec 31, 1959
- E17 Bentley, the Gentleman Farmer Jan 7, 1960
- E18 Bentley and the Combo Jan 14, 1960
- E19 Bentley and the Bartered Bride Jan 21, 1960
- E20 The Blond Issue Jan 28, 1960
- E21 Bentley and the Majorette Feb 4, 1960
- E22 Bentley, the Model Citizen Feb 18, 1960
- E23 The Fishing Trip Feb 25, 1960
- E24 The Fortune Cookie Caper Mar 3, 1960
- E25 Kelly and the College Man Mar 10, 1960
- E26 Kelly, the Career Woman Mar 17, 1960
- E27 Bentley's New House Mar 24, 1960
- E28 Bentley, the Stage Mother Apr 7, 1960
- E29 The Woman's Angle Apr 14, 1960
- E30 Bentley Meets the Perfect Woman Apr 21, 1960
- E31 Bentley and the Travel Agent Apr 28, 1960
- E32 The Very Friendly Witness May 5, 1960
- E33 Bentley and the Blood Bank May 12, 1960
- E34 A Man of Importance May 19, 1960
- E35 Bentley and the Beach Bum May 26, 1960
- E36 Where There's a Will Jun 2, 1960
- E37 Bentley's Birthday Gift Jun 9, 1960
Season 4 · 40 episodes
- E1 Jasper the Second Sep 15, 1960
- E2 Kelly Learns to Drive Sep 22, 1960
- E3 Trail Separation Sep 29, 1960
- E4 Mystery Witness Oct 6, 1960
- E5 A Crush on Bentley Oct 13, 1960
- E6 Peter Gets Jury Notice Oct 20, 1960
- E7 Hilda the Jewel Oct 27, 1960
- E8 It Happens in November Nov 3, 1960
- E9 How to Catch a Man Nov 10, 1960
- E10 Kelly, the Matchmaker Nov 17, 1960
- E11 Bentley Cracks the Whip Nov 24, 1960
- E12 Bentley and the Big Board Dec 1, 1960
- E13 Dear Bentley Dec 15, 1960
- E14 Bentley and the Lost Chord Dec 22, 1960
- E15 Ginger's Big Romance Dec 29, 1960
- E16 Bentley the Angel Jan 5, 1961
- E17 Bentley and the Woodpecker Jan 12, 1961
- E18 Bentley Goes to Europe Jan 19, 1961
- E19 The Greggs in Rome Jan 26, 1961
- E20 The Greggs in London Feb 2, 1961
- E21 The Greggs in Paris Feb 16, 1961
- E22 Encore in Paris Feb 23, 1961
- E23 There's No Place Like Home Mar 2, 1961
- E24 Bentley Swims Upstream Mar 9, 1961
- E25 A Man Among Men Mar 16, 1961
- E26 Peter's China Doll Mar 23, 1961
- E27 Bentley and the Counterspy Mar 30, 1961
- E28 Peter Plays Cupid Apr 6, 1961
- E29 Bentley and the Great Debate Apr 13, 1961
- E30 Bentley and the Nature Girl Apr 20, 1961
- E31 Bentley's Mad Friends Apr 27, 1961
- E32 Hilda Rides Again May 4, 1961
- E33 Kelly's Charge Account May 11, 1961
- E34 Bentley Builds a Pool May 18, 1961
- E35 Bentley Slays a Dragon May 25, 1961
- E36 A Favor for Bentley Jun 1, 1961
- E37 Kelly Gets a Job Jun 8, 1961
- E38 Kelly's Tangled Web Jun 15, 1961
- E39 Bentley's Barbecue Jun 22, 1961
- E40 Drop That Calorie Jul 6, 1961
Season 5 · 40 episodes
- E1 Kelly's Graduation Sep 21, 1961
- E2 The King's English Oct 3, 1961
- E3 Rush Week Oct 10, 1961
- E4 Kelly and the Free Thinker Oct 17, 1961
- E5 A Party for Peter Oct 24, 1961
- E6 Never Steal An Owl Oct 31, 1961
- E7 Bentley's Catered Affair Nov 7, 1961
- E8 House at Smuggler's Cove Nov 14, 1961
- E9 Peter's Punctured Wedding Nov 21, 1961
- E10 Star Light, Star Not So Bright Nov 28, 1961
- E11 Bentley and the Time Clock Dec 5, 1961
- E12 Birth of a Song Dec 12, 1961
- E13 Deck the Halls Dec 19, 1961
- E14 The Law and Kelly Gregg Dec 26, 1961
- E15 How to Throw Your Voice Jan 2, 1962
- E16 Kelly and the Yes Man Jan 9, 1962
- E17 Gold in Them Hills Jan 16, 1962
- E18 How Howard Won His C Jan 23, 1962
- E19 Pinch That Penny Jan 30, 1962
- E20 Blossom Comes to Visit Feb 6, 1962
- E21 Bentley and the Homebody Feb 13, 1962
- E22 Summer Romance Feb 20, 1962
- E23 The Hong Kong Suit Feb 27, 1962
- E24 Will Success Spoil Jasper? Mar 6, 1962
- E25 Strictly Business Mar 13, 1962
- E26 On the Old Camp Ground Mar 20, 1962
- E27 A Visit to the Bergens Mar 27, 1962
- E28 The Richest Cat Apr 3, 1962
- E29 The Twain Shall Meet Apr 10, 1962
- E30 Bentley Goes to Bat Apr 17, 1962
- E31 Kelly's Engagement Apr 24, 1962
- E32 Kelly, the Home Executive May 1, 1962
- E33 Blossom Time at the Greggs May 8, 1962
- E34 What Men Don't Know May 15, 1962
- E35 Marry Thy Neighbor May 22, 1962
- E36 Bentley Takes it Easy May 29, 1962
- E37 Boys Will Be Jun 5, 1962
- E38 Divided House Jun 12, 1962
- E39 Peter, the Medicine Man Jun 19, 1962
- E40 Curfew Shall Not Ring Tonight Jun 26, 1962
Frequently asked questions
When did Bachelor Father first air?
It premiered on CBS in September 1957.
How many episodes were produced?
A total of 157 episodes were aired.
Which networks broadcast the show?
It aired on CBS, then NBC for the third season, and ABC for its final season.
Who played the father character?
John Forsythe portrayed Bentley Gregg, the single playboy father.
What was the series based on?
It was based on the episode "A New Girl in His Life" from General Electric Theater, aired May 26, 1957.