"Family Affair" (1966)TV series 1966-1971

Director:

William D. Russell

Writer:

Roy Kammerman (writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Release Date:

12 September 1966 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family

Plot:

A highly paid consulting engineer, Bill Davis' carefree existence as a swinging bachelor was just about perfect...

Plot Keywords:

Twins | Widower | Butler | Child | Family Values

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 8 nominations

Cast

Brian Keith	...	Uncle Bill Davis (138 episodes, 1966-1971)
Anissa Jones	...	Ava Elizabeth 'Buffy' Patterson-Davis (138 episodes, 1966-1971)
Johnny Whitaker	...	Jonathan 'Jody' Patterson-Davis (138 episodes, 1966-1971)
Kathy Garver	...	Cissy (138 episodes, 1966-1971)
Sebastian Cabot	...	Mr. Giles French (131 episodes, 1966-1971)
Sherry Alberoni	...	Sharon James (1966-1970) / ... (123 episodes, 1966-1971)

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Series Directed by
Charles Barton		(8 episodes, 1967-1970)
William D. Russell		(unknown episodes)

Series Writing credits
Phil Davis		(1 episode, 1967)
Peggy Chantler Dick		(1 episode, 1968)
Douglas Dick		(1 episode, 1968)
Phil Leslie		(1 episode, 1968)
Roswell Rogers		(1 episode, 1969)
Si Rose		(1 episode, 1969)
Edmund Beloin		(1 episode, 1970)
Henry Garson		(1 episode, 1970)
Roy Kammerman		(unknown episodes)

Series Produced by
Edmund Beloin	....	co-producer (unknown episodes)
Don Fedderson	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)
Henry Garson	....	co-producer (unknown episodes)
Edmund L. Hartmann	....	producer (unknown episodes)
Fred Henry	....	associate producer (unknown episodes)

Series Original Music by
Jeff Alexander		(unknown episodes)
Frank De Vol		(unknown episodes)
Gerald Fried		(unknown episodes)
Nathan Scott		(unknown episodes)

Series Cinematography by
Stanley Cortez		(unknown episodes)
Paul Ivano		(unknown episodes)
Michael P. Joyce		(unknown episodes)
Philip Tannura		(unknown episodes)

Series Film Editing by
Charles Van Enger		(unknown episodes)

Series Casting by
Virginia Martindale		(unknown episodes)

Series Costume Design by
Thelma Strahm		(unknown episodes)

Series Makeup Department
Armiene	....	hair stylist (unknown episodes)
Richard Cobos	....	makeup artist (unknown episodes)

Series Production Management
John G. Stephens	....	production supervisor (unknown episodes)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Richard Learman	....	assistant director (unknown episodes)

Series Art Department
Don Bernarducci	....	construction supervisor (unknown episodes)

Series Sound Department
Edwin S. Hall	....	sound mixer (unknown episodes)
James H. King	....	sound editor (unknown episodes)
Leon M. Leon	....	sound mixer (unknown episodes)
Ron Ronconi	....	sound mixer (unknown episodes)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Tony Van Renterghem	....	assistant camera: IATSE (unknown episodes)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department
Stephen Lodge	....	set costumer (unknown episodes, 1968)

Series Music Department
Edwin T. Luckey	....	music supervisor (unknown episodes)

Series Other crew
Julie Gibson	....	dialogue coach (unknown episodes)
Austin Kalish	....	story consultant (unknown episodes)
Irma Kalish	....	story consultant (unknown episodes)
Iris Kramer	....	stand-in: Kathy Garver (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• CBS Television
• Don Fedderson Productions
• Family Affair Company

Distributors

• CBS Television (1966) (USA) (TV) (original airing)
• MPI Home Video (2006) (USA) (DVD)
• Paramount Television

Other Companies

• CBS Studio Center  filming location
• Desilu Studios  filming location
• Procter & Gamble  original sponsor
• Screen Time Images  film restoration

Runtime:

30 min (138 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

USA:TV-G

Filming Locations:

Desilu Studios - 9336 W. Washington Boulevard, Culver City, California, USA

Company:

CBS Television

Trivia:

When Sebastian Cabot unexpectedly became ill during the first season, he was replaced by John Williams. It was explained that Giles French was summoned to England by the Queen, and his brother Niles filled in at the Davises Doorstep.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Citizen Shane (2004)

Soundtrack:

Family Affair

Sweet, warm and wonderful!

I've been watching this show all my life, whenever it was on, and it never fails to move me. A good basic story-line, great actors and good scripts made it fun to watch. Brian Keith as Uncle Bill Davis, a confirmed bachelor, suddenly has his life changed when he learns that he is given custody of his 2 nieces and nephew when their parents die in a car crash. Anissa Jones as Buffy is the first to appear in episode 1 and it is so good to watch Sebatian Cabot as Mr. French, Uncle Bill's butler, valet and housekeeper, trying to adjust to this shy, sullen little girl who won't come out of her shell. Episode 2 introduces Buffy's twin brother, Jody,played beautifully by Johnny Whitaker and their older sister, Cissy,played by Kathy Garver. With the three children at last reunited, life begins anew for Uncle Bill and Mr. French as they learn how to deal with children and the children learn how to deal with them. This show started at a time when family television was still on the airwaves and people enjoyed seeing a show that had 'family values". But by 1971, when it was cancelled, people started turning to more "realistic" and irreverent television shows and it was harder for a "family values" program like this to be successful. But there are still re-runs and you can get a look at a different time, a different era and a different kind of family. Well, worth a watch!