Bachelor Father (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Series · ★ 6.2
Released in 1957, Bachelor Father is a comedy and family series.
What it’s about. Bachelor Father is an American sitcom starring John Forsythe, Noreen Corcoran, and Sammee Tong. The series first premiered on CBS in September 1957 before moving to NBC for the third season in 1959. The series' fifth and final season aired on ABC from 1961 to 1962. A total of 157 episodes were aired. The series was based on "A New Girl in His Life", which aired on General Electric Theater on May 26, 1957. Bachelor Father is the only primetime series ever to run in consecutive years on the three major televisions networks.
Who’s in it. Bachelor Father stars John Forsythe as Bentley Gregg, Sammee Tong as Peter Tong, Noreen Corcoran as Noreen Corcoran and Evelyn Scott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Bachelor Father has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bachelor Father page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bachelor Father tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bachelor Father (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bachelor Father change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bachelor Father worth watching?
- Bachelor Father holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bachelor Father?
- Bachelor Father stars John Forsythe, Sammee Tong, Noreen Corcoran, Evelyn Scott and Ian Carmichael.
- When was Bachelor Father released?
- Bachelor Father was released in 1957.