Upscale single-guardian family comedy that ruled late-60s CBS gentility.
Why it matters
Episode guide
138 episodes across 5 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
Bachelor engineer Bill Davis becomes guardian to his brother's children with help from impeccable butler Mr. French. Manhattan apartment as family cocoon. Soft focus, strong catchphrases, endless afterschool reruns.
Network & studio
- CBS — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1960s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Upscale single-guardian family comedy that ruled late-60s CBS gentility.
Creators
Edmund L. Hartmann · Don Fedderson
Key cast
- Brian Keith as Bill Davis
- Sebastian Cabot as Mr. Giles French
- Kathy Garver as Cissy Davis
- Anissa Jones as Buffy Davis
- Johnnie Whitaker as Jody Davis
Flash facts
- CBS family sitcom aired 1966–1971 (5 seasons, 138 episodes).
- Brian Keith and Sebastian Cabot led the cast.
- Buffy, Jody, and Mrs. Beasley the doll became merchandising icons.
FAQ
What network aired Family Affair?
Family Affair is associated with CBS (1966–1971).
Why is Family Affair in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1960s?
Upscale single-guardian family comedy that ruled late-60s CBS gentility.
Who are the key names behind Family Affair?
Creators and principals include Edmund L. Hartmann, Don Fedderson.
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