Father Knows Best

Name: Father Knows Best
Genre: Comedy, Family
Released: 1954-01-01
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin

1954 - 1960| 6 seasons| IMDb 5.8

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Comedy Family

Maybe he didn't always know best, but beginning in 1954, insurance salesman Jim Anderson of Springfield was America's favorite head of household.

Creator: Ed James