Thicker than Water
Sensible Nellie Paine and her womanizing brother Ernie were promised $75,000 each if they moved back home to live with their elderly father Jonas and run the family business, Paine's Pure Pickles, for five years. The only thing the siblings have in common is they both hate pickles. Jonas shows no signs of dying soon, and enjoys seeing his grown children squabbling.
Cast: Julie Harris, Richard Long
Season 1
9 episodes
- 1. Two for the MoneySiblings Nellie and Ernie, estranged for eight years, will inherit their father Jonas' business Paine's Pure Pickles, plus $75,000 apiece, when their father dies, if they both co-run the business for five years.CC30minJun 13, 1973
- 2. In a PickleNellie regrets entrusting payroll to Ernie.CC30minJun 20, 1973
- 3. The Piano TeacherNellie is willing to give up her inheritance to run off with the man of her dreams, but Ernie and Jonas have other ideas about what she should do.CC30minJun 27, 1973
- 4. Love LettersNellie and Ernie can't figure out why Bert, the factory foreman, keeps trying to sneak into their house.CC30minJul 4, 1973
- 5. The Jerk Who Came to DinnerNellie tries to get rid of an unwanted house guest, Ernie's old army pal.CC30minJul 11, 1973
- 6. Majority of NoneWhen Jonas' doctor says he must stop working, Nellie and Ernie strive to become factory president.CC30minJul 18, 1973
- 7. The Return of Jake PaineNellie and Ernie worry about their inheritance when Jonas' con artist brother Jake visits.CC30minJul 25, 1973
- 8. Save the KidNellie wants to bring charges against the youth who stole her car, but Ernie wants the boy to be given a second chance.CC30minAug 1, 1973
- 9. The Mourning AfterErnie is pressured into staying with Jonas so Nellie can go on a blind date with Walter's friend.CC30minAug 8, 1973
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Thicker than Water
Sensible Nellie Paine and her womanizing brother Ernie were promised $75,000 each if they moved back home to live with their elderly father Jonas and run the family business, Paine's Pure Pickles, for five years. The only thing the siblings have in common is they both hate pickles. Jonas shows no signs of dying soon, and enjoys seeing his grown children squabbling.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Bob Banner
- Cast
- Julie Harris, Richard Long
- Studio
- Bob Banner Associates
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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