My Three Sons
The National Pastime
Season 1, Episode 30 · Aired 1961-04-27
Synopsis
Chip is so discouraged by his batting slump that he quits the baseball team. After his brothers encourage him to return, one of the parents, a volunteer umpire, calls in sick and Steve is asked to substitute. Chip thinks this will be the perfect opportunity to become the team hero.
In the series
This episode is part of My Three Sons (1960–1972) on ABC/CBS.
Widower dad, three boys, and Uncle Charley — domestic sitcom built to last.
Key cast
- Fred MacMurray as Steve Douglas
- William Frawley as Bub O'Casey
- William Demarest as Uncle Charley
- Tim Considine as Mike Douglas
- Don Grady as Robbie Douglas