Series synopsis
My Mother the Car is an American comedy sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on NBC on September 14, 1965. It ended on April 5, 1966. It was created by Chris Hayward, Allan Burns. It stars Ann Sothern, Cindy Eilbacher, Jerry Van Dyke and Maggie Pierce.
The story of the relationship between a man and his mother, the latter having been reincarnated as a 1928 Porter automobile.
Premise
The story of the relationship between a man and his mother, the latter having been reincarnated as a 1928 Porter automobile.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ann Sothern as Gladys Crabtree
- Cindy Eilbacher as Cindy Crabtree
- Jerry Van Dyke as Dave Crabtree
- Maggie Pierce as Barbara Crabtree
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 30 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 30 | September 14, 1965 | April 5, 1966 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Come Honk Your Horn Lawyer Dave Crabtree's troubles begin with the purchase of a decrepit 1928 Porter that claims through the radio to be his mother. Wife, Barbara doesn't want the old wreck but it has an overwhelming appeal for Captain Manzini, a very persistent antique car collector. |
September 14, 1965 |
| 2 |
The De-Fenders Dave fears for his mother's safety when car strippers are reported in the neighborhood. |
September 21, 1965 |
| 3 |
What Makes Auntie Freeze As Dave drives up the mountains, Mother gets higher and higher from the alcohol in her antifreeze. |
September 28, 1965 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 14, 1965 |
| Last aired | April 5, 1966 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 19:30:00 |