Press Release Warner Archive Collection Announcement: The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963) (Blu-ray) (1 Viewer)

[Robert Crawford]

The above synopsis (by WAC?) is in error. Glenn Ford's character is a widower NOT "recently divorced". Much is made in the screenplay of Eddie's delayed response to his mother's death and when it comes, it begins a series of arguments between Ford and Jones. Ronnie Howard handles the grief his character is going through extremely well.
Does no-one who has seem the film proofread their synopses? I hope this isn't on the cover. As a comedienne here in Australia, Effie, usee to quip : "How embarrassment!"
Also, no mention of Jerry Van Dyke, Dick's brother, as a supporting cast member. Well before his mother became a car......
Those who mainly recall the TV show will be surprised to see that the maid is not portrayed an Asian actress. Miyoshi Umeki did the role in the series. Roberta Sherwood plays Mrs Livingston in the movie and has some good lines.

Yeah, I caught that error by Warner but didn't want to call them out twice for making errors with their announcements.

 

[Capt D McMars]

Me too!

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it's worth it for the commentary

 

[DarkVader]

Just wanted to share this illustration from the mass market paperback edition released to tie-in with the film. I find it charming and the artist captured each actor perfectly.

 

[DarkVader]

I just watched this again yesterday afternoon. It's definitely "of its time" in regard to its views regarding men, women, and relationships - some of it comes off as a bit misogynist. Although I do have to commend the depiction of Shirley Jones' character as a more independent-thinking woman than what was seen on the screen at that time. She took no b.s. from Glenn Ford. Ronny Howard is excellent in this as is Stella Stevens.

I also love that whimsical whistled tune that plays every time Stella Stevens' character "Dolly Daly" comes on screen. Does anyone know the name of that music cue?

 

[Robert Crawford]

I'm watching this Blu-ray now and I must commend Warner for doing another excellent PQ job. I'm about 35 minutes into the film and watching it brings back some good childhood memories for me.

 

[Robert Crawford]

Until today, I never noticed that was Lee Meriwether playing Glenn Ford's receptionist that brought Stella Stevens to the radio studio to meet Jerry Van Dyke. I guess with great video presentation you notice more things.

 

[roxy1927]

Looks like it was perfect for a Music Hall New York opening. I wonder why they didn't choose it.

 

[Will Krupp]

Looks like it was perfect for a Music Hall New York opening. I wonder why they didn't choose it.

It looks like the Music Hall chose Bye Bye Birdie instead!

Courtship bowed at the Victoria on Broadway.

And just as an FYI, it's down to $16.49 on Amazon as of right now.