Product Details

• Actors: Stu Erwin
• Directors: Various
• Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Alpha Video
• DVD Release Date: June 28, 2005
• Run Time: 100 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0009HLCJM
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #201,214 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Platform:  DVD MOVIE Publisher:  ALPHA VIDEO Packaging:  DVD STYLE BOX Trouble comes in all shapes and sizes in this hilarious situation comedy series starring Stu and June Erwin! The real-life husband and wife team had been acting together for years when they began this series in 1950. Stu plays Principal Erwin of Hamilton High School and does his best to raise daughters Joyce (Ann Todd) and Jackie (Sheila James). Along with handyman Willie (Willie Best) the Erwins discover that it's the little things in life that go from bad to worse. This collection of early episodes also includes rare vintage commercials some of which feature the cast themselves! Many Happy Returns: Stu juggles trouble when he decides to install a home burglar alarm himself and advises his daughter on first date kissing! Father's Pet: It's seven days of trouble during "Be Kind To Animals Week" when the Erwins adopt guppies that breed like bunnies! Spooks: Little sister Jackie causes trouble by spoiling her big sister's teen party when she steals the science lab skeleton! Special guest star Margaret Hamilton appears as Mrs. Bracker. The Big Game: In an attempt to head-off potential trouble with vandalism at the school before the big football game Principal Erwin and handyman Willy discover a statue belonging to the rival school in Stu's basement and must return it before his daughter is blamed! Starring: Stu Erwin June Erwin & Sheila James DVD Details:Run Time: 108 minutesNumber of Discs: 1Originally Released in 1950Black & WhiteNo region encoding; For global distribution.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This show rocks - 5 Reasons why!, February 25, 2009

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Retro_Saiyan (Australia) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Trouble With Father:Vol 1 Classic (DVD)

1. Excellent production values
2. Strong scripts
3. Strong acting
4. No laugh-track
5. Fabulous Fifties House Design!

Overall a true classic from the 1950's. Worth getting for anybody interested in classic TV! And a lot more subtle than some other shows from the decade.

Episodes on disc are:
Many Happy Returns
Father's Pet
Spooks
The Big Game

Picture quality is pretty good for an Alpha Video release.

10 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wholesome & entertaining, September 29, 2005

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Chloe (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Trouble With Father:Vol 1 Classic (DVD)

They sure don't make 'em like this anymore. Worth a watch & adding to your collection. Very rare.

Nostalgia lovers, enjoy! A treat.