Father Knows Best (OTRR)
The Old Time Radio Researchers (otrr.org) present a curated set of episodes from 'Father Knows Best', a classic American radio sitcom that originally aired from 1949 to 1954. The show follows the lives of the Anderson family, with Jim Anderson as the wise and loving father. Each episode offers wholesome family entertainment and moral lessons.
Episodes
OTRR Introduction
OTRR Introduction
Father Knows Best Synopsis
Father Knows Best Synopsis
Robert Young Audio Biography
Robert Young Audio Biography
Jean Vander Pyl Audio Biography
Jean Vander Pyl Audio Biography
Edward James Audio Biography
Edward James Audio Biography
Audition [episode 0], Broadcast 12/20/1948
Audition [episode 0], Broadcast 12/20/1948
New Year's Eve [episode 19], Broadcast 12/29/1949
New Year's Eve [episode 19], Broadcast 12/29/1949
Safety Campaign [episode 20], Broadcast 1/5/1950
Safety Campaign [episode 20], Broadcast 1/5/1950
Elusive Card Game [episode 21], Broadcast 1/12/1950
Elusive Card Game [episode 21], Broadcast 1/12/1950
A Weekend in the Country [episode 26], Broadcast 2/16/1950
A Weekend in the Country [episode 26], Broadcast 2/16/1950
Jim's Birthday [episode 27], Broadcast 2/23/1950
Jim's Birthday [episode 27], Broadcast 2/23/1950
Income Tax [episode 29], Broadcast 3/9/1950
Income Tax [episode 29], Broadcast 3/9/1950
An Uncontrolled Dog [episode 37], Broadcast 5/4/1950
An Uncontrolled Dog [episode 37], Broadcast 5/4/1950
The Golf Challenge [episode 38], Broadcast 5/11/1950
The Golf Challenge [episode 38], Broadcast 5/11/1950
Betty's Screen Test [episode 39], Broadcast 5/18/1950
Betty's Screen Test [episode 39], Broadcast 5/18/1950
Superstitious Folk [episode 40], Broadcast 5/25/1950
Superstitious Folk [episode 40], Broadcast 5/25/1950
Time For a New Car [episode 42], Broadcast 6/8/1950
Time For a New Car [episode 42], Broadcast 6/8/1950
Father's Day Trip [episode 43], Broadcast 6/15/1950
Father's Day Trip [episode 43], Broadcast 6/15/1950
A New Housekeeper [episode 44], Broadcast 6/22/1950
A New Housekeeper [episode 44], Broadcast 6/22/1950
New Arrangements [episode 45], Broadcast 6/29/1950
New Arrangements [episode 45], Broadcast 6/29/1950
Vacation Arrives [episode 46], Broadcast 7/6/1950
Vacation Arrives [episode 46], Broadcast 7/6/1950
An Efficient House [episode 47], Broadcast 9/7/1950
An Efficient House [episode 47], Broadcast 9/7/1950
Family Car Stolen [episode 48], Broadcast 9/14/1950
Family Car Stolen [episode 48], Broadcast 9/14/1950
Who Has the Time [episode 49], Broadcast 9/21/1950
Who Has the Time [episode 49], Broadcast 9/21/1950
The New Girlfriend [episode 50], Broadcast 9/28/1950
The New Girlfriend [episode 50], Broadcast 9/28/1950
Family Spending [episode 51], Broadcast 10/5/1950
Family Spending [episode 51], Broadcast 10/5/1950
The Skunk Must Go [episode 52], Broadcast 10/12/1950
The Skunk Must Go [episode 52], Broadcast 10/12/1950
A Spooky Cemetery [episode 54], Broadcast 10/26/1950
A Spooky Cemetery [episode 54], Broadcast 10/26/1950
Too Many Problems [episode 55], Broadcast 11/2/1950
Too Many Problems [episode 55], Broadcast 11/2/1950
The Bad Barbecue [episode 56], Broadcast 11/9/1950
The Bad Barbecue [episode 56], Broadcast 11/9/1950
Enterprising Kids [episode 57], Broadcast 11/16/1950
Enterprising Kids [episode 57], Broadcast 11/16/1950
A Modern Thanksgiving [episode 58], Broadcast 11/23/1950
A Modern Thanksgiving [episode 58], Broadcast 11/23/1950
Betty's French Teacher [episode 60], Broadcast 12/7/1950
Betty's French Teacher [episode 60], Broadcast 12/7/1950
Father Becomes Ill (AFRS) [episode 61], Broadcast 12/14/1950
Father Becomes Ill (AFRS) [episode 61], Broadcast 12/14/1950
Father Becomes Ill [episode 61], Broadcast 12/14/1950
Father Becomes Ill [episode 61], Broadcast 12/14/1950
A Hans Christian Andersen Christmas [episode 62], Broadcast 12/21/1950
A Hans Christian Andersen Christmas [episode 62], Broadcast 12/21/1950
Party Preparations [episode 63], Broadcast 12/28/1950
Party Preparations [episode 63], Broadcast 12/28/1950
Taking on City Hall [episode 64], Broadcast 1/4/1951
Taking on City Hall [episode 64], Broadcast 1/4/1951
Missing Furniture [episode 65], Broadcast 1/11/1951
Missing Furniture [episode 65], Broadcast 1/11/1951
Redecoration Woes [episode 66], Broadcast 1/18/1951
Redecoration Woes [episode 66], Broadcast 1/18/1951
Sound Matchmaking [episode 67], Broadcast 1/25/1951
Sound Matchmaking [episode 67], Broadcast 1/25/1951
Jim Inherits a Ranch in Arizona [episode 68], Broadcast 2/1/1951
Jim Inherits a Ranch in Arizona [episode 68], Broadcast 2/1/1951
What was his Name [episode 69], Broadcast 2/8/1951
What was his Name [episode 69], Broadcast 2/8/1951
Orchid for a Lady [episode 70], Broadcast 2/15/1951
Orchid for a Lady [episode 70], Broadcast 2/15/1951
Always Tell Truth [episode 71], Broadcast 2/22/1951
Always Tell Truth [episode 71], Broadcast 2/22/1951
Rehearsing a Play [episode 72], Broadcast 3/1/1951
Rehearsing a Play [episode 72], Broadcast 3/1/1951
Being a Better Father [episode 73], Broadcast 3/8/1951
Being a Better Father [episode 73], Broadcast 3/8/1951
Tax Interruptions [episode 74], Broadcast 3/15/1951
Tax Interruptions [episode 74], Broadcast 3/15/1951
Stranded Strangers [episode 75], Broadcast 3/22/1951
Stranded Strangers [episode 75], Broadcast 3/22/1951
Both Bosses Visit [episode 76], Broadcast 3/29/1951
Both Bosses Visit [episode 76], Broadcast 3/29/1951
It Pays to Borrow [episode 77], Broadcast 4/5/1951
It Pays to Borrow [episode 77], Broadcast 4/5/1951
Carrot Costume Party [episode 78], Broadcast 4/12/1951
Carrot Costume Party [episode 78], Broadcast 4/12/1951
Anniversary Secret [episode 79], Broadcast 4/19/1951
Anniversary Secret [episode 79], Broadcast 4/19/1951
Aunt Martha Visits [episode 80], Broadcast 4/26/1951
Aunt Martha Visits [episode 80], Broadcast 4/26/1951
A Missing Salesman [episode 81], Broadcast 5/3/1951
A Missing Salesman [episode 81], Broadcast 5/3/1951
Junk Around the House [episode 82], Broadcast 5/10/1951
Junk Around the House [episode 82], Broadcast 5/10/1951
Locked Out of the House [episode 83], Broadcast 5/17/1951
Locked Out of the House [episode 83], Broadcast 5/17/1951
Anniversary Event [episode 84], Broadcast 5/24/1951
Anniversary Event [episode 84], Broadcast 5/24/1951
Going to New York [episode 85], Broadcast 5/31/1951
Going to New York [episode 85], Broadcast 5/31/1951
Father's Day Picnic [episode 87], Broadcast 6/14/1951
Father's Day Picnic [episode 87], Broadcast 6/14/1951
Mother Drives a Car [episode 88], Broadcast 6/21/1951
Mother Drives a Car [episode 88], Broadcast 6/21/1951
Wedding Preparation [episode 89], Broadcast 6/28/1951
Wedding Preparation [episode 89], Broadcast 6/28/1951
Meaning of Freedoms [episode 90], Broadcast 7/5/1951
Meaning of Freedoms [episode 90], Broadcast 7/5/1951
Saving Money to Buy a Boat [episode 91], Broadcast 9/6/1951
Saving Money to Buy a Boat [episode 91], Broadcast 9/6/1951
The Circus [episode 92], Broadcast 9/13/1951
The Circus [episode 92], Broadcast 9/13/1951
A Diet Discussion [episode 93], Broadcast 9/20/1951
A Diet Discussion [episode 93], Broadcast 9/20/1951
Billiard Table [episode 94], Broadcast 9/27/1951
Billiard Table [episode 94], Broadcast 9/27/1951
The Rug [episode 96], Broadcast 10/11/1951
The Rug [episode 96], Broadcast 10/11/1951
Gossip [episode 97], Broadcast 10/18/1951
Gossip [episode 97], Broadcast 10/18/1951
The Tie [episode 99], Broadcast 11/1/1951
The Tie [episode 99], Broadcast 11/1/1951
Father of the Year [episode 100], Broadcast 11/8/1951
Father of the Year [episode 100], Broadcast 11/8/1951
The Music Business [episode 101], Broadcast 11/15/1951
The Music Business [episode 101], Broadcast 11/15/1951
Thanksgiving Prayer [episode 102], Broadcast 11/22/1951
Thanksgiving Prayer [episode 102], Broadcast 11/22/1951
The Meteor [episode 103], Broadcast 11/29/1951
The Meteor [episode 103], Broadcast 11/29/1951
Attic Auction [episode 104], Broadcast 12/6/1951
Attic Auction [episode 104], Broadcast 12/6/1951
Planning a Christmas Party [episode 105], Broadcast 12/13/1951
Planning a Christmas Party [episode 105], Broadcast 12/13/1951
The Chaperone [episode 108], Broadcast 1/3/1952
The Chaperone [episode 108], Broadcast 1/3/1952
The Family Behind the Man [episode 109], Broadcast 1/10/1952
The Family Behind the Man [episode 109], Broadcast 1/10/1952
The Fashion Expert [episode 110], Broadcast 1/17/1952
The Fashion Expert [episode 110], Broadcast 1/17/1952
The Motor Scooter [episode 111], Broadcast 1/24/1952
The Motor Scooter [episode 111], Broadcast 1/24/1952
