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Starring Robert Young & Jane Wyatt
Season 8 (CBS Network Reruns) (1961-62)
Episode Guide compiled by The Classic TV Archive
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CBS  Re-runs

[--] 1Nov 61 CBS Wed - Rerun of #4.28 "A Medal for Margaret"
When Bud wins a medal in school track meet, he suggest that the Andersons build a showcase for all their trophies.
Jim, Betty, and Kathy have all won prizes, but Margaret is forced to confess that she never won anything. [JB]

[--] 10Jan 62 CBS Wed - Rerun of #5.4 "Voice From The Past"
Bud is elected chairman of the decorating committee for Homecoming Week. Jim is shocked when he hears Bud
describe the plans for the homecoming queen's costume---a space helmet and a bikini. [JB]

[--] 31Jan 62 CBS Wed - Rerun of #3.37 "Shoot For The Moon"
Problems abound at the Anderson home: Kathy is worried about warts, Jim is doubtful about his abilities to sell
insurance to a tycoon, and Bud despairs of completing a speech for a prize contest. [JB]

[--] 26Feb 62 CBS Mon - Rerun of #5.17 "The Good Samaritan"
Bud and Kippy offer to help move a man's furniture only to discover that Bud's car can't pull the trailer.
The boys accept a stranger's offer of help---and soon find they have placed their trust in the wrong person. [JB]

[--] 12Mar 62 CBS Mon - Rerun of #5.20 "Hard Luck Leo" (first aired 26Jan59)
Arthur O'Connell portrays Jim Anderson's misfit cousin, Leonard, who arrives in Springfield to get a
fresh start in life. [JB]

[--] 2Apr 62 CBS Mon - Rerun of #5.24 "Man Of Merit"
Each year, the local Chamber of Commerce chooses one man for its Hall of Merit. Jim learns that he may
be chosen this year, but he keeps the news to himself and tries to remain calm. [JB]

[--] 28May 62 Mon - Rerun of #5.7 "Second Wedding"
Jim and Margaret are about to celebrate their 20th anniversary. The children learn that Margaret had
always dreamed of having a big church wedding. [JB]

[--] 30Jul 62 CBS Mon - Rerun of #4.32 "A Matter of Pride"
Bud has been chosen "Most Popular Boy" in his class and is scheduled to make his acceptance speech at
the annual picnic. But he finds his style (and his feet) a little cramped by a pair of tight shoes. [JB]

[--] 10Sep 62 CBS Mon - Rerun of #5.6 "Always Plan Ahead"
Jim thinks his children can't plan ahead and decides to teach them a lesson. He announces that they are
all going to the state fair, although he knows the children have previous commitments. [JB]

Final Network rerun on CBS - 17Sep62 Monday

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