External Rating42%
196030 minEnded

Harrigan and Son

Network:ABC

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S01E34 - "The Testimonial"

Aired on Sep 30, 1961, 12:00 AM

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Description

The series format is a family comedy-drama about James Harrigan, Sr., a successful New York attorney, who admits his Harvard Law School son James Harrigan, Jr. to partnership in his practice. Contrast, conflict, and comedy are provided in the clash between the senior Harrigan's instinctive approach to the law and his son's intellectual attitude.

Details

Status
Ended
Language
English
Runtime
30 min
Premiered
October 14, 1960
Ended
September 29, 1961
Schedule
Friday at 8:00 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 34 Episodes)

Junior Joins the Law Firm

Junior clashes with his father on law procedure. This was the opening show of the series in which Harrigan Jr. tried his first case and learned his first lesson from his pa. 

Oct 14, 1960

30 min

Young Man's World

This series' central theme — youth vs. age — gets an amusing workout. When young men grab control of a firm, Harrigan Sr. assigns Harrigan Jr. to reason with them and the result is revolution.

Oct 21, 1960

30 min

Harrigan vs. Harrigan

Gimpy (Charley Cantor), who makes his living by getting hit by cars and collecting damages, sets out to get himself clobbered by a bus driver In the habit of jumping the light. The result is ridiculously amusing, and places the Harrigans on opposing sides in court.

Oct 28, 1960

30 min

Mother Was a Nightclub Singer

Senior Harrigan becomes worried when his partner's son starts dating a nightclub singer.

Nov 4, 1960

30 min

Pay the Two Dollars

Junior thinks his case in a small New England court is all sewed up, until he finds out that the judge, the bailiff, and the defendant are all cousins.

Nov 11, 1960

30 min

A Matter of Dignity

Nov 18, 1960

30 min

Miss Claridge Finds Romance

Miss Claridge fouls up the office routine when she falls in love with a con-man and moons about him instead of preparing a brief that the Harrigans need for a case to be tried before the Supreme Court. Father and son then have to solve her romantic problems so that they can meet their Washington deadline.

Dec 2, 1960

30 min

There's No Fool Like an Old Fool

Dec 9, 1960

30 min

Pipes Are Pipes

Dec 16, 1960

30 min

Junior Becomes a Senior

Dec 23, 1960

30 min

Non Compos Mentis

Dec 30, 1960

30 min

Junior Goes Society

Jan 6, 1961

30 min

Junior's Other Job

Jan 13, 1961

30 min

Poor Little Rich Guy

Jan 20, 1961

30 min

My Fair Lawyer

Gloria Grahame guest stars. Neighbor Harold Calvin sues Harrigan Sr. for damages. It seems smoke from Harrigan's fireplace got in Calvin's eyes, nose, and throat. 

Jan 27, 1961

30 min

Shall We Dance?

Feb 3, 1961

30 min

The Magnificent Borough

Feb 10, 1961

30 min

You Can Fight City Hall

Feb 17, 1961

30 min

The Comeback

Feb 24, 1961

30 min

The Comics

Mar 3, 1961

30 min

100 Proof

Mar 10, 1961

30 min

They Were All in Step But Jim

Actress Lillian Lovely, an Hungarian citizen, is facing deportation for failing to renew her visa. She wants Harrigan Sr. to help her right away, but senior has plans for the St. Patrick's Day parade that afternoon. 

Mar 17, 1961

30 min

The Manly Art

Mar 24, 1961

30 min

A Ticket to Albany

Mar 31, 1961

30 min

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