My Three Sons

My Dad, the Athlete (Season 7, Episode 19)

TV-G

TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Ernie's friends brag about the athletic abilities of their fathers, and agree to compare sports trophies that their fathers have won. To Ernie's dismay, the only trophy he can find is for debating. The kids then decide that all the fathers...See moreErnie's friends brag about the athletic abilities of their fathers, and agree to compare sports trophies that their fathers have won. To Ernie's dismay, the only trophy he can find is for debating. The kids then decide that all the fathers will compete in a 2-mile cross country race on Saturday. Steve would rather compete in bridge or playing the saxophone, but agrees to race. It turns out that all the fathers are now out of shape, and Ernie understands when Steve lets another man win the race since his son needs the boost in self esteem more than Ernie. Written by S Sather See less

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11 cast members

Name	Known for
Fred MacMurray Steve Douglas Steve Douglas See fewer	Double Indemnity (1944)
William Demarest Uncle Charley O'Casey Uncle Charley O'Casey See fewer	Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
Don Grady Robbie Douglas Robbie Douglas See fewer	My Three Sons (1960)
Stanley Livingston Chip Douglas Chip Douglas See fewer	My Three Sons (1960)
Barry Livingston Ernie Thompson Douglas Ernie Thompson Douglas See fewer	Notorious Nick (2021)
Herbert Anderson Joe Linden Joe Linden See fewer	The Bride Came C.O.D. (1941)
Bill Zuckert Harry McCracken Harry McCracken See fewer	Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
Mike Wagner Dave Bennett Dave Bennett See fewer	Every Which Way But Loose (1978)
Rory O'Brien Gary Linden Gary Linden See fewer	Little Big Man (1970)
Jackie Minty Tom Bennett Tom Bennett See fewer	My Three Sons (1960)
Keith Jones Mike McCracken Mike McCracken See fewer	My Three Sons (1960)