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  • Apr 13, 1961
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  • ABC
  • Apr 13, 1961
  • 30 m
The Real McCoys

Summary The McCoy family moves from the mountains of West Virginia to California's San Fernando Valley. The leader of the clan is Grampa--a cranky old geezer with a distinctive voice and gait--but underneath it all, he has a heart of gold. Living with him are his grandson, Luke, and Luke's bride, Kate. Due to the death of Luke's parents, these t...

Directed By: Lawrence Dobkin

Written By: James Fritzell, Everett Greenbaum

  • TV-14
  • ABC
  • Apr 13, 1961
  • 30 m
  • TV-14
  • ABC
  • Apr 13, 1961
  • 30 m
The Real McCoys
S4 • Episode 24
George Retires
Air Date: Apr 13, 1961
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Summary The McCoy family moves from the mountains of West Virginia to California's San Fernando Valley. The leader of the clan is Grampa--a cranky old geezer with a distinctive voice and gait--but underneath it all, he has a heart of gold. Living with him are his grandson, Luke, and Luke's bride, Kate. Due to the death of Luke's parents, these t...

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Episode 1 • Dec 1, 1960 • 30 m
Beware a Smart Woman
Luke and Kate attend night school. Luke accuses Kate of thinking she is smarter than him. The two have an argument, and stop speaking to each other. In order to save their marriage, Grandpa tries to get Kate to quit studying.
Episode 2 • Oct 20, 1960 • 30 m
Executive Wife
Kate is headed for fame and fortune, after a food company offers to patent her pickled preserve recipe.
Episode 3 • Oct 27, 1960 • 30 m
Pepino McCoy
The McCoys are struggling financially, so Pepino secretly gets a job moonlighting as a singer at the El Tippi-Tin.
Episode 4 • Nov 10, 1960 • 30 m
Father and Son Day
Little Luke's hopes of having his brother as his relay-race partner are dashed when Grampa steps in to take Luke's place.
Episode 5 • Nov 17, 1960 • 30 m
Farmer or Scientist
Grampa is upset to learn that Little Luke wants to grow up to be a scientist, rather than continuing farming in the MCcoy tradition.
Episode 6 • Nov 24, 1960 • 30 m
The New Librarian
Both Grampa and his best friend, George, have their caps set on the new librarian.
Episode 7 • Dec 1, 1960 • 30 m
Smothered in Love
The entire family begins to pamper Grampa - much to his displeasure.
Episode 8 • Dec 8, 1960 • 30 m
Baldy
When Luke fears that he may be losing his hair, Grandpa employs an unusual tactic to remind Luke that appearances aren't as important as he thinks.
Episode 9 • Dec 15, 1960 • 30 m
The Hermit
An eccentric area hermit furtively exchanges miscellaneous items for his subsistence but, when he trades for McCoy assets, Amos has him arrested for theft but is regretful when a hearing to put the man under state supervision ensues.
Episode 10 • Dec 22, 1960 • 30 m
The Legacy
When the gossip-monger postman , who has witnessed George McMichael's will, lets it slip that Luke's family benefits substantially, Luke, Kate and the children engage in excessively fawning behavior toward George to the disgust of Amos.
Episode 11 • Jan 12, 1961 • 30 m
A Bundle from Japan
The McCoys hire a Japanese girl named Nikko to help around the house.
Episode 12 • Jan 19, 1961 • 30 m
The Horse Expert
Grampa claims he can tame a horse. The horse allows anyone to ride it - except Grampa.
Episode 13 • Nov 30, 1960 • 30 m
The City Boy
Deprived city boy, Pete, arrives on the farm and uses his urban smarts to get the McCoys to do his assigned chores for him. A good lesson is learned by all.
Episode 14 • Mar 9, 1961 • 30 m
The Investors
Grampa is approached b a relative who wants him to invest in an oil well. In turn, Grampa gets some of his friends to invest, as well.
Episode 15 • Mar 16, 1961 • 30 m
If You Can't Lick'Em
After Grampa sells a large quantity of produce to a stranger, he finds out that he's really competing with himself.
Episode 16 • Nov 30, 1960 • 30 m
The Rival
Grampa tells George about the time Luke became jealous of a photographer who was taking pictures of Kate.
Episode 17 • Nov 30, 1960 • 30 m
The Good Neighbor Policy
George files a claim against Grampa's auto insurance policy.
Episode 18 • Nov 30, 1960 • 30 m
You Can't Beat the Army
The McCoys one and only cow goes missing soon after the Army sets up a war games area next to their property.
Episode 19 • Mar 9, 1961 • 30 m
The Bazaar
Grampa sets up a booth at the school bazaar and uses radical methods to raise money for the children's athletic equipment fund.
Episode 20 • Mar 16, 1961 • 30 m
The Swedish Girl
The gossip mill is running overtime with rumors connecting Luke with the McCoys' new young and beautiful Swedish maid.
Episode 21 • Mar 23, 1961 • 30 m
The New Sunday School Teacher
Grampa takes over as the new Sunday school teacher.
Episode 22 • Mar 30, 1961 • 30 m
Baseball vs. Love
Little Luke develops a crush on an older woman - the McCoys' beautiful Swedish maid, Helga.
Episode 23 • Apr 6, 1961 • 30 m
Theatre in the Barn
Amos is not thrilled that Luke offers the McCoy barn for a Grange fund raising play but Amos' resistance softens when he learns Fay Wray will join the production but then becomes envious of George's lead opposite the actress.
Episode 24 • Apr 13, 1961 • 30 m
George Retires
Grampa plots to keep George from selling his place and moving away.
Episode 25 • Apr 27, 1961 • 30 m
Pepino's Wedding
Pepino can't wait to marry Maria - until they get engaged.
Episode 26 • May 4, 1961 • 30 m
Sorority Girl
Hassie tries to impress her high school sorority so she can be accepted.
Episode 27 • May 11, 1961 • 30 m
Kate Comes Home
Kate returns from her extended stay at her mother's, while Hassie takes over the cooking chores.
Episode 28 • May 18, 1961 • 30 m
Money in the Bank
Grampa resists storing the family cash in the bank, rather than in the cookie jar.
Episode 29 • May 25, 1961 • 30 m
A Man of Influence
Grampa takes on a trio of con men.
Episode 30 • Jul 27, 1961 • 30 m
Back to West Virginny
Grandpa, Luke, and Kate return to Smoky Corners for Great Grandma McCoy's 100th birthday, but worry that their modest keepsake gifts don't measure up to those given by the newly-prosperous McCoys who remained in West Virginia.
Episode 31 • Aug 3, 1961 • 30 m
Fly Away Home
Grampa interferes with the sale of a parcel of McCoy real estate in West Virginia.
Episode 32 • Aug 10, 1961 • 30 m
September Song
While still visiting relatives in West Virginia, Grampa is reintroduced to an old flame, who he remembers well - but she doesn't seem to remember him, at all.
Episode 33 • Aug 17, 1961 • 30 m
Kate's Competition
Kate gets the wrong idea after Luke compliments a new female neighbor's cooking skills.
Episode 34 • Aug 24, 1961 • 30 m
Lost and Found
While Amos is walking through town, $200 floats down to him from the heavens above.
Episode 35 • Aug 25, 1961 • 30 m
First Love
After Grampa counsels Little Luke on how to overcome his shyness with girls, he soon thinks he's God's gift to women.
Episode 36 • Sep 7, 1961 • 30 m
Hassie's European Trip
Charlie Ruggles guest stars as a wealthy neighbor who offers to send Hassie abroad as a traveling companion for his granddaughter.
Episode 37 • Sep 14, 1961 • 30 m
How to Win Friends
Luke thinks his rural accent is holding him back and decides to take elocution lessons.
Episode 38 • Sep 21, 1961 • 30 m
The Matador
Grampa sees red when a matador tries to lure Pepino into the bullring.
Episode 39 • Sep 28, 1961 • 30 m
George's Housekeeper
With his sister away, George hires a housekeeper who sweeps him off his feet.
7 Seasons

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Walter Brennan

Grandpa Amos McCoy, Grandpa Amos Mccoy

Richard Crenna

Luke McCoy

Kathleen Nolan

Kate McCoy

Tony Martinez

Pepino

Michael Winkelman

Little Luke

Lydia Reed

Hassie

Andy Clyde

George MacMichael

Madge Blake

Flora MacMichael

Janet De Gore

Louise Howard

Jon Lormer

Sam Watkins, Announcer, Farmer

Butch Patrick

Greg Howard, Greg

Willard Waterman

Mac MacGinnis, Mac Maginnis

Stanley Farrar

Dr. Sloane, Doctor Talmadge, Dr. Talmadge, Dr. Wilson, Dr.Talmadge

Robert Foulk

Ed Bailey, Frank Tillford, Matt Semple, Norman Crocker, Vance Armbruster

Marjorie Bennett

Amanda Comstock, Mrs. Comstock

Eva Norde

Helga

Eddie Quillan

Arthur, Bellboy, Bert, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Smith

Olan Soule

Mr. Copley, Mr. Dudley, Mr. McCutcheon, Mr. Walters, Student

Olin Howland

Charley Perkins, Charlie Perkins

Monty Margetts

Mrs. Hacker, Mrs. Hartford, Mrs. Jones, Teacher, Woman

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