Father Knows Best

Bud uses an old book to teach himself to dance in time for his very first date and his very first dance.

Jim sets out to teach his layabout kids a proper life ethic.

Bud finally gets Jim's permission to get a scooter, but he doesn't get Margaret's permission.

Jim and Margaret go to the big football game every year. This year, Margaret finds she cannot go and Betty is promised the ticket - Until Jim offers it to someone else.

Bud feels beleaguered by his parents and siblings, and believes he is ready to take responsibility for his own life.

Jim wants to play badminton, but his kids see him as too old for such things.