Harrigan and Son
Harrigan and Son is an ABC sitcom about a father-and-son team of lawyers, played by Pat O'Brien and Roger Perry as Jim Harrigan, Sr., and Jim, Jr. In supporting roles, as secretaries, are Georgine Darcy as Gypsy and Helen Kleeb as Miss Claridge. The series aired 34 episodes at 8 p.m. Eastern Time on Fridays from October 14, 1960, to September 29, 1961. It preceded ABC's cartoon series, The Flintstones. Its competition was the second half of the CBS Western, Rawhide. For the first half of the season, Harrigan and Son aired opposite the detective series Dan Raven, starring Skip Homeier. The series premiere is titled "Junior Joins the Law Firm". The finale is called "The Testimonial". Harrigan and Son was owned and produced by Desilu Production. A running gimmick in the show consisted of Harrigan, Sr., commenting on some situation in Latin, Harrigan, Jr., replying, "Which means?", and Harrigan, Sr., translating his comment, usually humorous, into English. The closing of show featured O'Brien and Perry, in silhouette behind the credits, singing the old George M. Cohan song, "Harrigan".
Cast: Helen Kleeb, Roger Perry, Pat O'Brien
Season 1
34 episodes
- 1. Junior Joins the LawJames Jr. prepares to fight to defend a contested will. James Sr. tries to convince him it would be wiser to settle out of court.CC30minOct 14, 1960
- 2. Young Man's WorldThe young men assuming the management of Pyramid Industries have some ideas about expansion that founder Lionel Wilton doesn't like.CC30minOct 21, 1960
- 3. Harrigan vs. HarriganIt's Harrigan vs. Harrigan when senior discovers that junior has taken the case of a well-known accident faker named Gimpy.CC30minOct 28, 1960
- 4. Mother Was a Nightclub SingerWhen James Jr. dates Monica Nelson, a nightclub performer, father disapproves-unaware that his son is mixing some business with his pleasure.CC30minNov 4, 1960
- 5. Pay the Two DollarsJunior thinks his case in a small New England court is all sewed up, until he finds out that the judge, the bailiff and the defendant are all cousins.CC30minNov 11, 1960
- 6. A Matter of DignityA shabby character named Nippy is highly insulted when an artist paints him as a derelict. He implores the Harrigan firm to take legal steps to have the painting removed from an exhibition.CC30minNov 18, 1960
- 7. Miss Claridge Finds RomanceMiss Claridge finds romance, and her daydreaming is cutting down her typing speed too much to suit Harrigan Sr. Things don't get any better when her dream man, Tracy Oakhurst, is suspected of being a swindler.CC30minDec 2, 1960
- 8. There's No Fool Like an Old FoolActress Lillian Lovely's performance bowls James Sr. over (she reminds him of his late wife), but the critics don't think much of Lillian's acting. So Senior comes to her defense-with a libel suit.CC30minDec 9, 1960
- 9. Pipes are PipesMatt Collins' company is being sued. The charge: producing a defective water heater. Matt wants to make a settlement, but Harrigan believes he's got nothing to fear in court.CC30minDec 16, 1960
- 10. Junior Becomes SeniorMr. Nibley was hired to exterminate the bugs in an apartment house, but the owners have proof that the little creatures are still there. For reasons of his own, Harrigan lets Junior take the case.CC30minDec 23, 1960
- 11. Non Compos MentisTilly Cortland is a will-changing millionairess who dominates the first half of the show delightfully. Harrigan and son busily try to settle the estate in the second half, and mediate between a dog and a cat over a $10,000 legacy.CC30minDec 30, 1960
- 12. Junior Goes SocietyAn attractive member of high society named Cynthia drops in to take an old friend, Miss Claridge, out to lunch. When Junior see Cynthia, he's smitten.CC30minJan 6, 1961
- 13. Junior's Other JobJunior's interviewed on TV after he wins an important tax case. It turns out to be good publicity.CC30minJan 13, 1961
- 14. Poor Little Rich GuyGrant Hazelton, playboy and college chum of Junior's, asks the latter to handle his legal affairs. Harrigan Sr. doesn't like Hazelton much, and likes him even less when he starts dating Gypsy.CC30minJan 20, 1961
- 15. My Fair LawyerNeighbor Harold Calvin sues Harrigan Sr. for damages. Seems smoke from Harrigan's fireplace got in Calvin's eyes, nose and throat.CC30minJan 27, 1961
- 16. Shall We Dance?Charlie Finley, after 20 years of marriage wants to divorce his wife. It seems she's spending too many evenings at a local dancing school.CC30minFeb 3, 1961
- 17. The Magnificient BoroughSenior's old friend Gimpy talks the lawyer into investing in his taxi. Then Gimpy has a difference of opinion with a fare, one Bruce Langley, and blackens the man's eye. Langley is Harrigan's client!CC30minFeb 10, 1961
- 18. You Can Fight City HallThe city has condemned shoemaker Silas Marner's property, and nobody wants to take the man's case.CC30minFeb 17, 1961
- 19. The ComebackJunior visits night court to attend to a routine matter and finds a familiar face. A distinguished gentleman is charged with being drunk and disorderly-none other than Junior's old law teacher, Professor Walter Grant.CC30minFeb 27, 1961
- 20. The ComicsBuddy Wilson and his wife Bernice have worked up a nightclub act and want the Harrigan firm to have it copyrighted. Then Buddy's father shows up and tells Harrigan Sr. that he used all the material years ago in vaudeville.CC30minMar 3, 1961
- 21. 100 ProofPatrick O'Toole is arrested for drunken driving. But he tells Harrigan Sr. that he took the pledge a long time ago, and hasn't fallen off the wagon since.CC30minMar 10, 1961
- 22. They Were All In Step But JimActress Lillian Lovely, a Hungarian citizen, is facing deportation for failing to renew her visa. She wants Harrigan Sr. to help her right away, but senior has plans for the St. Patrick's Day parade that afternoon.CC30minMar 17, 1961
- 23. The Manly ArtA boxer named Brennan tells Harrigan Sr. that he won his last fight too easily. But there's no way to prove that the fight was fixed. Junior comes up with the idea of posing as a fighter.CC30minMar 24, 1961
- 24. A Ticket to AlbanyJunior becomes a candidate for a state Senate seat. Harrigan Sr., unaware of this, endorses the candidate of the opposition party.CC30minMar 31, 1961
- 25. The Man Who Wouldn't Stay DeadRobert Fenton has changed his name and leads an inconspicuous life. When a scandal sheet columnist digs up the past and prints it, Fenton threatens the man with violence. This doesn't help Fenton's case much when the journalist is found dead.CC30minApr 7, 1961
- 26. Harrigan vs. HarvardJunior prevails upon Harrigan Sr. to agree to address a graduating class at Harvard Law School.CC30minApr 14, 1961
- 27. Senior Goes to HollywoodSenior goes to Hollywood on his vacation, and visits a movie studio. He notices some errors in legal procedure on one set where they're filming a courtroom drama-so he decides to offer some advice.CC30minApr 21, 1961
- 28. The Case of the Missing CaseFern Williams, Junior's latest girlfriend, is quite high up on the social register. But this doesn't mean she's immune to an anti-social compulsion -kleptomania.CC30minApr 28, 1961
- 29. Hans is HotNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMay 5, 1961
- 30. Hello-GoodbyeA series of legal setbacks convince Harrigan Sr. that it's time to retire. But the most practical place to write his memoirs seems to be right in the office-with his old staff.CC30minMay 12, 1961
- 31. The LegacySenior has known Rose Kowalski ever since she was a tot. Now she's a nightclub singer and wants to legally change her name to Renee Collins. Mrs. Kowalski asks Harrigan to persuade her daughter to change her mind.CC30minMay 19, 1961
- 32. RoommatesWhile Senior's apartment is being renovated, Junior invites his Dad to spend a week at his apartment. The first evening, Junior and his girlfriend Gail are thinking romance-while Senior recites "Casey at the Bat."CC30minMay 26, 1961
- 33. On BroadwayThe first of two new shows before this series leaves the air. Merrill Davis, a long time client of Harrigan Sr., is known for his miserly ways.CC30minSep 22, 1961
- 34. The TestimonialA group of Senior's clients (who got legal service although they couldn't afford the fee) get together to show their appreciation by arranging a dinner for him.CC30minSep 29, 1961
Harrigan and Son
Harrigan and Son is an ABC sitcom about a father-and-son team of lawyers, played by Pat O'Brien and Roger Perry as Jim Harrigan, Sr., and Jim, Jr. In supporting roles, as secretaries, are Georgine Darcy as Gypsy and Helen Kleeb as Miss Claridge. The series aired 34 episodes at 8 p.m. Eastern Time on Fridays from October 14, 1960, to September 29, 1961. It preceded ABC's cartoon series, The Flintstones. Its competition was the second half of the CBS Western, Rawhide. For the first half of the season, Harrigan and Son aired opposite the detective series Dan Raven, starring Skip Homeier. The series premiere is titled "Junior Joins the Law Firm". The finale is called "The Testimonial". Harrigan and Son was owned and produced by Desilu Production. A running gimmick in the show consisted of Harrigan, Sr., commenting on some situation in Latin, Harrigan, Jr., replying, "Which means?", and Harrigan, Sr., translating his comment, usually humorous, into English. The closing of show featured O'Brien and Perry, in silhouette behind the credits, singing the old George M. Cohan song, "Harrigan".
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Cy Howard
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
