Original title
The Farmer's Daughter
Released
9/20/1963
Origin country
US
Status
Ended
Number of seasons
3
Number of episodes
101
The Farmer's Daughter is an American situation comedy series that was produced by Screen Gems Television and aired on ABC from September 20, 1963 to April 22, 1966. It was sponsored by Liggett & Myers Tobacco and Clairol for whom the two leading stars often appeared at show's end promoting the products. It also enjoyed a brief run in syndication when it aired on CBN Cable in the 1980s.
Katy Holstrum, arrives at the home of Congressman Glen Morley. She wants to go to the Congo, but Glen asks her to be governess to his sons. When son Steven writes a speech in school on a controversial topic, Glen's career is in turmoil.
Katy has quit the Morley's after a fight with Glen. She intends to go to the Congo as planned. However, Glen realizes he made a mistake and asks Katy to come back.
Katy is always running around for the Morley's, so Glen has an idea: he sets her up with his Swedish masseur. The man asks Katy to marry him, making Glen jealous.
Glen's obnoxious Army commander from World War II comes to visit. However, he turns the house upside down when he develops the measles and gives Steve some bad advice for school.
While visiting the sites in Washington, Katy meets a handsome man who sweeps her off her feet. Turns out he's the Shah of Iraq, who would rather dance with Katy than meet with a jealous Glen about oil rights.
Congressman Morley is nervous about an upcoming TV appearance and wants it to go well. Katy tries to make things run smoothly but events and people seem to conspire against Mr. Morley's big moment.
A female Congresswoman is so wrapped up in her career that she gives birth and leaves the baby with her husband. However he and Katy come up with a plan to get the politico back home and re arrange priorities.
Katy thinks she would make a good diplomat so Glen challenges her to make friends with a communist soldier visiting the US. He and Katy fight but soon he is won over by her charm and Glen gets jealous.
A young beauty pageant winner is a guest at the Morleys. She seems innocent until her true color, green with dollar signs in her eyes, shows.
While Glen's away, Mr. Cooper gets close to a female reporter who is not a fan of Glen's. Cooper falls for the women who thinks he's just buttering her up for a good article on Glen.
Katy and the family learn about a famous boxer in town. She and the boxer get to know each other, and her ideas convince him that many a great man has solved problems with peace and not fists.
One rainy night Glen, Katy and Steven end up at the home of a Justice of the Peace, when their car breaks down. He mistakes Glen and Katy for a couple wanting to get married.
Katy finds herself at odds with Congressman Glen over an issue and decides to head home to her parent's farm. She thinks it's where she truly belongs until the Morley family begs her to come back, unbeknownst to Glen.
A young prince from the Middle East stays with the Morleys. While there, he asks to join Steve's school chorus, but the boy sings horribly. He soon learns a valuable lesson about honesty.
A friend of the Morley's decides to play matchmaker for Glen and Katy. Mrs. Golden (a take on the famous Molly Goldberg character) meddles in Glen's new relationship while making him think Katy has a boyfriend of her own.
It seems Katy is correcting Mr. Cooper at everything he does and it causes some tension. This makes him re-think about his position in the Morley household. Katy realizes this and tries to clear things up.
Katy meets an elderly man in the park who likes to feed birds. Turns out he was a respected economist under several presidents. He could help Glen with his fight against a cantankerous congressman.
Katy's cousin Helga comes with plans to be the first female congressional page. However, she soon falls in love with a young man and realizes a woman's place may really be in the home.
Katy wants to get closer to Glen and takes the advice of Mrs. Morley. However, she fails at every attempt to improve the relationship. Then Katy and Glen then daydream about what life would be like as a married couple.
A politico becomes a Professor Henry Higgins when he tries to groom Katy for a political position. However, his intentions are less than honorable, and Glen knows it. This makes Katy more determined to become the protege.
A playboy congressman asks Katy for a date and soon becomes infatuated with her. He wants to settle down once and for all with Katy as his mate, to Glen's dismay.
Glen and Katy welcome a newlywed couple to their home. However, the husband ends up spending the honeymoon working with Glen. This causes a rift in which Katy and Glen must work to get the couple back together.
Glen's college friend, a prince from Europe, comes to visit with his young daughter. The prince falls for Katy and asks for her hand. A drunken Glen challenges the prince to a duel in hopes of winning back Katy.
It's Mama and Papa Holstrum's 30th anniversary. However, Papa is going through a mid-life crisis, and Mama wants a divorce. Katy must bring them back together.
Katy comes to the defense of 3 Latin American men who are protesting their government. When she and Mrs. Morley gets arrested it causes a lot of embarrassment for Glen but teaches him an important lesson.
Katy and Glen get involved with a young, married girl named Sally. Katy agrees to fill in at Sally's job, as a belly dancer (a shock to Glen). Glen tries to tell Sally's dad, Congressman Stacy, that his daughter is married and expecting.
Glen is asked to speak about Christopher Columbus at the behest of a sexy Italian actress. However Katy and papa sabotage the event by saying Leif Ericson discovered America.
Glen's anthropologist brother returns home for a visit. He asks Glen to get him a government sponsored assignment in Africa. However, after meeting Katy, the younger Morley doesn't want to leave.
Steve has been acting strange lately. The women are convinced it's puppy love. Turns out it is, except Steve is in love with Katy. When Danny and his friends tease Steve, he leaves home in embarrassment.
Steve puts his reputation and Glen's in jeopardy when Steve does a school report on free love. Katy was reading a book on the subject. Soon the story is all over Washington.
A young friend of the Morley's stays over and teaches Steve about running a business. Steve takes in the payments and doesn't do the jobs. When his friend runs off with the funds, Steve is left holding the bag.
Glen is falling in love with a Washington socialite and it looks serious. She dislikes children and Katy must find a way for Glen to see the woman's true intentions.
Katy and Glen are a bundle of nerves as they're left alone in the house for the weekend. A romantic dinner at home turns into a nightmare causing a big fight. Thankfully two friends help bring Katy and Glen together again.
The Morley's host a young man who's supposed to be a super athlete. Turns out it's all a hoax, the boy is a weakling who's a better student than he is a sports figure.
Katy tries to play matchmaker with a senator's son and an ambassador's daughter. However, both fathers can't stand each other, putting a strain on the young couple's relationship.
A man protests outside the Morley house. He accuses Glen of not being on the side of the people. Soon Agatha and the man develop a friendship, much to Glen's chagrin.
While hosting dignitaries at the Morley home, Katy faints when she meets a European businessman. In a flashback, we learn he was her first love who promised to marry her and then didn't.
Glen keeps breaking dates with Katy because he's working on a new bill that would invest in computer technology. Meanwhile Katy ends up on a dating game show where she's matched up with a handsome man, which irks Glen.
Katy's niece, Ingrid, comes to visit. She is attracted to every man she sees and vice versa. Katy and Glen, who planned a day together alone, must now keep Ingrid on a short leash.
Katy becomes jealous when Glen's mother-in-law comes for a visit. Katy stumbles upon a diary that belonged to Glen's late wife and, in flashback, we learn how they met and what led to her passing.
Katy becomes the subject of local gossip after Danny writes a composition in school. He says that Katy slept in Glen's room one night and the story threatens Katy's nomination for a mother's group.
Glen faces a disturbance outside his house. An 18-year-old won't stop protesting until Glen considers lowering the voting age. Meanwhile, Katy takes pity on the boy who thinks Katy is the girl for him.
Glen returns to Minnesota for last-minute campaigning. His manager is taking more than a professional interest and when she gives Glen less-than-honorable advice it leads to problems between Glen and Katy.
Katy is so busy that Glen suggests she hire a housekeeper. Katy hires her friend who is looking for a new job. However, she is looking for a husband and is hoping to hook Glen.
Glen is entertaining the sultan of Iraq at his home and the man wants to make Agatha his newest wife. His son, the Shah, tried to do the same with Katy once before.
In a dream, senior citizens Glen and Agatha help celebrate Katy's 76th birthday. But this is one dream Katy doesn't want to come true - at 76 she's still a spinster.
Mr. Holstrum hopes Katy will persuade Glen on a road construction vote. She remains neutral. When Glen votes the opposite way Mr. Holstrum is offended and makes Katy leave the Morley home.
Glen invites a widow friend and her kids to Washington. However, their feelings for each other cause confusion and Katy thinks Glen would be better off marrying the woman instead of Katy.
Papa Holstrum is getting anxious about Katy and Glen. Katy dreams the whole family live in France and that life would be much different. But the dream soon turns into a nightmare.
Glen and Katy play matchmaker for their friends. The two marry quickly and try to do the same for Katy and Glen. However it ends up causing a fight between all four of them.
An opportunistic politician puts the squeeze on Glen for a favor, forcing the congressman to play politics. This causes Steve to lose respect for Glen. Now he must find a way to redeem himself.
Glen and Katy's are having a rough time. Meanwhile, Glen's friend from England arrive and showers Katy with attention and a marriage proposal. Glen must find a way to win Katy back.
Steven is experiencing growing pains thanks to a new friend who has complete independence. Steve rebels against Katy and when there's word Glen's plane has crashed it gives Steve food for thought.
An overbearing film director chooses the Morley house for his latest film. The director gives Katy a part but then humiliates her when she turns down his advances.
Steven decides to go steady with Nancy Beth and she immediately starts planning their wedding and future. A nervous Steven wants to break things off, and when he does, Nancy Beth develops a crush on Glen.
Katy has her horoscope read when dining with Glen. The teller says Katy and Glen are headed for disaster. The two start fighting and when they make up, Glen tries to propose but it gets foiled. The two still find a way to patch things up.
Katy feels she's not needed much around the Morley house. She decides to get a job at night at a bookstore. The job is just okay but Glen thinks Katy is trying to spite him, making her more determined not to quit.
Katy is still feeling like she needs to spend less time at the Morley house. A friend convinces Katy to move out and she does. However, she and Glen end up spending more time together than they did when she lived with the family.
Glen's childhood friend, paranoid, and hypochondriac Tony Parrish comes to visit. He's very rich and eccentric. Katy hopes to ask him for a donation to the orphanage she works at and Tony thinks it's a marriage ploy.
Glen is getting some extra attention from a British mystery writer, spurring jealousy in Katy. One night she reads one of the stories and dreams Morleys live in England and are involved in a mysterious crime, with Katy as the suspect.
As Katy volunteers at the orphanage she becomes close to a little girl who always seems to get picked over for adoption. When a young couple show interest, Katy must help both the couple and little girl find a way to each other.
While visiting a park Katy tells off a rich snob. The man is so infatuated with Katy's frankness that he asks her to become his personal assistant. Both Katy and Glen are forced to re-examine their feelings for each other.
Some of the members of The Washington Women's Club are not too pleased with their president. So, the women nominate Katy to run for president, causing Glen to feel neglected.
Glen has an idea to promote affordable childcare and Katy has a suggestion: she knows of some elderly women who would be perfect as daycare workers. However, the press gets wind and thinks Katy gives Glen all his ideas.
Katy is the recipient of a citizenship award and a fellow Minnesotan is in town to present it. Meanwhile, Katy brings home a friend, a Russian diplomat. Katy is soon branded Un-American.
Katy's rich Uncle leaves her a castle in his will. An attorney suggests turning the castle into a hotel. Glen says Katy has no idea how to do this which only pushes her further with the idea. This means she will have to leave the Morleys.
Katy's new friend in the government is also the eyes and ears of Washington. Katy starts to brag about Glen and his success causing Katy's friend to think he's being promoted to a higher position. Soon the rumor mill goes into overtime.
The time has come for Glen to propose. He plans a wonderful evening, but Katy ends up hosting Danny's scout troop. The two spend the whole night trying to find time for each other.
Glen and Katy decide to visit the farm so that Glen can properly as for Katy's hand in marriage. However, Papa says Nej because he thinks Glen's career is not stable. The family finds a way to convince Papa otherwise.
Katy's friends are planning a bridal shower and it's up to Glen to keep Katy out until the right time. Katy is hoping to see a special concert and gets tickets. Now Glen has a problem trying to get Katy back to her own party.
Katy and Glen are feeling that they may not be able to wait until November to get married. They decide to elope however the plan is fraught with interruptions and both agree it's worth the wait.
Glen and Katy would like a Washington wedding but Papa Holstrum wants a Minnesota wedding. Neither party want to hurt the other's feelings.
Katy and Glen decide to go camping with Senator Ames and his wife. Glen is not too thrilled, but Katy thinks it would be a lot of fun. Turns out Senator Ames and his wife bow out leaving Glen and Katy alone.
Eccentric Tony Parrish returns to give Glen a Stag Party against Glen's wishes. Katy is unsure and Tony thinks she's harboring some insecurities about Glen's fidelity.
Glen and Katy each get advice about their future, causing both to daydream what marriage will be like. This leads to Glen's cold feet and the couple breaking their engagement.
Katy and Glen get a gift from Senator Allen, a garish statue on their front lawn. The couple doesn't want to be ungrateful and give it back, so they find a group of admirers and donate it.
Once again, Senator Ames is giving Glen cold feet by predicting what life will be like when Katy tries to redecorate the bedroom. It all comes true causing an argument between the couple, until Steven and Danny come to the rescue.
The happy day is here, Katy and Glen's wedding day. However, Papa is getting nervous and Glen loses his best man and must find a replacement.
Glen and Katy can't wait to start their honeymoon but when they arrive they're given the wrong room with two separate beds.
Katy and Glen are enjoying the rest of their honeymoon in New York City however they're bombarded by a party next door. The host is a pop star who's hiding out from his fans.
Katy is nominated by her women's group to oversee the annual fashion show. Katy wants to do something really different and hires an Avant Garde designer and a jazz group. The problem is the designer creates topless clothing.
The Morley's eccentric cousin, Stella, is coming to Washington. She wants to give the couple a party the likes no one has ever seen. However, the family gets news that Stella may be bankrupt.
Steve officially has his driver's license and he's growing up. He hopes to ask a girl he likes to go steady however he has competition.
The Morleys are looking for a new housekeeper. Katy decides to give an unemployed man a chance. He's got a good heart however he can't do anything right.
Katy and Glen agree to try new things. However Glen takes an art class with a beautiful model. Katy tries and fails to join the class out of jealousy. She gets a spot when someone drops out...Glen.
To save money, Katy agrees to do the yard work and takes a class with a self absorbed professor. MEanwhile, Glen has no trouble spending the saved money on himself. So Katy pretends she hurt her ankle. Both feel guilty about their lies.
The kids decide that they want to be rock stars. They form a band called "Moe Hill and the Mountains", and ask Katy to be their manager.
Katy and Glen start fights over each others annoying habits. Both leave and refuse to be the first to come home. A cook at a diner convinces Glen that marriage is delicate give and take ,but worth it.
Steve is running for class president. He's losing and once he learns some dirt about his competition, he must decide whether or not to use it. He has a nightmare that features all the Morleys.
Katy and Glen are having dinner with another couple who are moving into a new home. Katy and Glen think about starting over and hire the same contractor who turns out to be a fraud.
Glen is anxious to watch the latest rocket liftoff. Soon Katy is dreaming that she becomes the first woman on the moon and Glen is a rather uptight flight director at mission control.
Members of the Sioux tribe tell Glen they own St. Paul and Minneapolis due to a faulty treaty. Glen tries to talk to the chief who will not be happy unless an historical mistake is fixed. Only the president can do that.
Glen's friend, Sam, comes to visit. He's allegedly writing a book and living life on a whim. Steve wants the same and Katy thinks Sam is a big liar. Steve tries to follow Sam who tells him , No. Turns out the book is real after all.
Katy and Glen are going to be interviewed on television. A few hours before, Katy goes shopping and is mistaken for a shoplifter. Katy is in jail and cannot get in touch with anyone at home.
Katy keeps getting mail-in orders for books she doesn't want. She tries to cancel but the computer keeps sending her books and bills.
Katy is the forewoman on an all woman jury and she wants to make sure justice is properly served. Meanwhile, Glen is home with the measles and dealing with a very noisy plumber.
The lines really get crossed.Katy buys a gift for her pregnant friend. Glen thinks Katy is pregnant and tells her he will get a new secretary so she can spend time at home. Katy then thinks Glen is having an affair with the new woman.
Glen is the guest of honor at a dinner in Minnesota. Meanwhile, Papa Holstrum announces he will run for the House of Representatives.
Katy gets into an argument with a woman at the hair salon. It turns out to be the wife of a Senator Glen is working with on a bill. The men hatch a plan to make the wives like each other but it affects the politicians relationship.
A Doctor tells Glen to lose weight. However, he keeps this from Katy. When her friends see Glen at a diner with the doctor's nurse, it's assumed he's having an affair. Meanwhile, the boys have a plan to ask Katy to adopt them.
Katy want to buy Glen a piece of expensive art. To raise the money she secretly cuts expenses and holds a garage sale. Glen is unaware and his friend is convinced Katy is saving money for a divorce.
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