Father Knows Best The House Painter (Season 2, Episode 20)
TV-G
TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Father Knows Best

The House Painter (Season 2, Episode 20)

TV-G

TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Family

The Andersons hire someone to paint the house. Jim and Margaret have a discussion about whether someone does the job for the money or for the sense of accomplishment. They make a bet to see who is right, and then ask the painter why.

Director

William D. Russell

Writers

Ed James (characters) | Roswell Rogers (teleplay)

Producer

Eugene B. Rodney

Cinematographer

William V. Skall (as William Skall)

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 25, 1956

Release date

Jan 25, 1956 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 6 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 3 wins & 18 nominations

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6 cast members

Name	Known for
Robert Young Jim Anderson Jim Anderson See fewer	Crossfire (1947)
Jane Wyatt Margaret Anderson Margaret Anderson See fewer	Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
Elinor Donahue Betty Anderson Betty Anderson See fewer	Pretty Woman (1990)
Billy Gray Bud Anderson Bud Anderson See fewer	The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
Lauren Chapin Kathy Anderson Kathy Anderson See fewer	Father Knows Best (1954)
Parker Fennelly Mr. Everett Mr. Everett See fewer	The Trouble with Harry (1955)