The Hathaways (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 1961, The Hathaways is a notable series.
What it’s about. The Hathaways is a 26-episode situation comedy which aired on ABC from October 6, 1961, to March 30, 1962, starring Peggy Cass and Jack Weston as suburban Los Angeles "parents" to a trio of performing chimpanzees. Weston portrays Walter Hathaway, a real estate agent. Cass is his wife Elinore, the "mother" and booking agent to the Marquis Chimps, named Candy, Charlie, and Enoch. The chimps had earlier appeared on CBS's The Ed Sullivan Show and did some commercials in 1960. Supporting roles were filled by character actress Mary Grace Canfield as Mrs. Amanda Allison, a housekeeper; Barbara Perry as Elinore's friend and neighbor, Thelma Brockwood, and Harvey Lembeck as Jerry Roper, the theatrical agent of the chimps, Another neighbor, Mrs. Harrison was played by Belle Montrose, the mother of comedian Steve Allen. The premiere episode is entitled "Love Thy Neighbor": the Brockwoods decide to purchase the house next door despite reservations about the chimps being their neighbors too. Joe Flynn, guest-starred as Freddie Winkler in the third episode "Walter Takes a Partner", which aired on October 20. Vaughn Taylor played a veterinarian Dr. Dorsey in "Candy's Tonsils". Robert Q. Lewis portrayed Barney Holt in "TV or Not TV" on. Other episodes were entitled "The Hathaways Sleep Out", "Grandma's Lamp", "TV or Not TV", "The Practical Joker", "Help Wanted", "The Shrewd Trader", "A Man for Amanda", and the series finale, "Elinore's Best Friend".
Who’s in it. The Hathaways stars Peggy Cass as Elinor Hathaway, Jack Weston as Walter Hathaway, Belle Montrose as Mrs. Harrison and Harvey Lembeck as Jerry Roper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Hathaways has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hathaways page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hathaways (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hathaways change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hathaways worth watching?
- The Hathaways holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Hathaways?
- The Hathaways stars Peggy Cass, Jack Weston, Belle Montrose, Harvey Lembeck and Mary Grace Canfield.
- When was The Hathaways released?
- The Hathaways was released in 1961.