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Father Knows Best•Season 1•Episode 17

The Promised Playhouse

7.4/10 · 71 votesJan 23, 195530 min

Ranked #20 of 26 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

After making a big deal about people keeping their word, Jim is forced to put his words into practice to set a good example for his family.

Directed byWilliam D. Russell

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Season 1 Episodes26

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Bud Takes Up the Dance

Lesson in Citizenship

The Motor Scooter

Football Tickets

Live My Own Life

Grandpa Jim's Rejuvenation

Bud's Encounter With the Law

Thanksgiving Day

Second Honeymoon

Typical Father

Margaret Goes Dancing

The Christmas Story

Sparrow in the Window

Boy's Week

A Friend of Old George's

Bud the Snob

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The Promised Playhouse

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Father of the Year

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The Matchmaker

Bud the Bridesmaid

Proud Father

Father Delivers the Papers

No Partiality

Close Decision

Cast5

Robert Young

Robert Young

Jim Anderson

Jane Wyatt

Jane Wyatt

Margaret Anderson

Elinor Donahue

Elinor Donahue

Betty Anderson

Billy Gray

Billy Gray

Bud Anderson

Lauren Chapin

Lauren Chapin

Kathy Anderson

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William D. Russell

William D. Russell

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Episode Summary

"The Promised Playhouse" is episode 17 of Father Knows Best season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 71 votes, ranking #20 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by William D. Russell, it aired on January 23, 1955.

Next: E18 · Jim the Farmer Best of Season 1