EPISODETPThe President Who Came to Dinner1963
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The President Who Came to Dinner
From Petticoat Junction
A 30-minute family episode from Petticoat Junction, Season 1, Episode 3.
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Series Progress: Episode 19 of 2673% Completed
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In the first episode of a two-part story, C&F.W. railroad president Norman Curtis (Roy Roberts) hopes to succeed where his vice-president Homer Bedloe (Charles Lane) by putting the Hooterville Cannonball out of business. As part of this plan, Curtis shows up at the Shady Rest Hotel under an assumed name. Unfortunately for Curtis--but fortunately for us--the crusty railroad executive succumbs to the rustic charms of Hooterville, not to mention the three attractive daughters of hotel owner Kate (Bea Benadaret).
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FAQ
How long is The President Who Came to Dinner?
The President Who Came to Dinner runs for 30m for this episode.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of episode is this?
It is tagged under family, comedy, sitcom.
How big is the series commitment?
This series currently shows 26 episodes across 1 seasons.
Series Binge Profile
Total Content Density: 13 hours 0 minutes (26 episodes)
Intensity Rating: Relaxed Watch Easy viewing. Perfect for casual watches.
Binge Milestones
1 episode/day: 26 days
3 episodes/day: 9 days
5 episodes/day: 6 days
Episodes (26)
- - Spur Line to Shady Rest (Part 1)
- E06 - Folge 6
- E06 - Episodio 6
- E06 - The History of Hooterville
- S01E01 - The Spur Line to the Shady Rest
- S01E10 - Bedloe Strikes Again
- S01E11 - Uncle Joe's Replacement
- S01E12 - Honeymoon Hotel
- S01E13 - A Night at the Hooterville Hilton
- S01E14 - Cannonball Christmas
- S01E15 - Herbie Gets Drafted
- S01E16 - Bobbie Jo and the Beatnik
- S01E17 - My Daughter the Doctor
- S01E18 - Hooterville vs. Hollywood
- S01E19 - A Visit From a Big Star
- S01E02 - Quick, Hide the Railroad
- S01E20 - Last-Chance Farm
- S01E21 - A Very Old Antique
- S01E03 - The President Who Came to Dinner Viewing
- S01E34 - Bedloe and Son
- S01E04 - Is There a Doctor in the Roundhouse
- S01E05 - The Courtship of Floyd Smoot
- S01E06 - Please Buy My Violets
- S01E07 - The Ringer
- S01E08 - Kate's Recipe for Hot Rhubarb
- S01E09 - A Little Train Robbery
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