The Smith Family 1971
What is The Smith Family?
The Smith Family is a television series first released in 1971. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1971
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 39
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 20, 1971
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10
- Format
- 2 seasons · 39 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ABC
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The Smith Family is a television series first released in 1971. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by ABC. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 39 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A police detective balances crime‑fighting with raising three kids in a light‑hearted family drama.”
- Blend of humor and drama
- Focus on relatable family dynamics
- Features notable actors such as Henry Fonda and Ron Howard
- Limited to 39 episodes, which may feel brief
- Period production values may feel dated to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy gentle, family‑centric stories that mix humor with everyday challenges.
The series is light‑hearted and suitable for general audiences, with no intense violence.
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When did The Smith Family air?
It aired on ABC from January 20, 1971 to June 7, 1972.
How many episodes were made?
The show ran for 39 episodes.
Who produced the series?
It was produced by Don Fedderson Productions.
What is the basic premise?
The series follows police detective Chad Smith, his wife, and their three children in a family‑oriented comedy‑drama.
Which well‑known actors appear in the show?
The cast includes Henry Fonda, Janet Blair, and a young Ron Howard, among others.
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