1954- 1960

6 Seasons

203 Episodes

6.7(24 votes)

Ended

Comedy

Family

Overview

Family man Jim Anderson copes with the everyday problems among his wife Margaret and their three children as they experience day-to-day changes.

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5 members

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Robert Young

Jim Anderson

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Jane Wyatt

Margaret Anderson

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Elinor Donahue

Betty Anderson

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Billy Gray

Bud Anderson

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Lauren Chapin

Kathy Anderson

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