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'''Family Affair''' was a situation comedy television series that aired on CBS from September 12, 1966 to September 9, 1971. The series explored the trials of well-to-do civil engineer and bachelor Bill Davis (Brian Keith), as he attempted to raise his brother's orphaned children in his luxury New York City apartment. Davis's stuffy English butler Mr. Giles French (Sebastian Cabot), also had adjustments to make as he was usually saddled with the responsibility of caring for 15-year-old Cissy (Kathy Garver) and the 6-year-old twins, Jody (Johnny Whitaker) and Buffy (Anissa Jones). The show ran for 138 episodes. CBS Paramount Television owns the domestic television distribution rights to the series, while the home video rights are owned by MPI Home Video (under license from the Don Fedderson estate). However these DVD sets have the logo for Universal Television Distribution at the end of the closing credits (Universal holds the international television rights).
Much of the show's popularity came from its simple plots and the avoidance of any controversial or suggestive material, which made it particularly suitable for family viewing. The Buffy and Jody characters are relentlessly polite and well behaved early grade-school children, while Cissy is a high-school and later college student who is peripheral to most of the stories. The show avoids any verbal or plot theme reference to the changing social conditions of the time period. Many early episodes dealt with the children's fear of abandonment.
''Family Affair'' was originally created and produced by Don Fedderson, best known for My Three Sons. Frank De Vol's title tune was an easily recognizable and memorable TV theme melody. Brian Keith was nominated three times for an Emmy for his role as "Uncle Bill."
A lunchbox was among the promotional items related to the show.

Contents

Brief revival

The cast

Original series (1966–1971)

Revival (2002–2003)

DVD releases

External links

Brief revival

A short-lived revival of the series aired on The WB Television Network from September 12, 2002 to March 13, 2003. This version was produced by Sid and Marty Krofft for Warner Bros. Television and lasted for 16 episodes (14 of the 16 were aired).

The cast

Original series (1966–1971)

★ Bill Davis — Brian Keith

★ Giles French — Sebastian Cabot

★ Catherine "Cissy" Davis — Kathy Garver

★ Jody Davis — Johnny Whitaker

★ Buffy Davis — Anissa Jones

★ Miss Faversham (Mr. French's friend) — Heather Angel

★ Nigel "Niles" French (Mr. French's brother) — John Williams

★ Emily Turner (Bill's maid) — Nancy Walker

★ Ted Gaynor (Bill's partner) — Philip Ober & John Hubbard

★ Miss Lee (Bill's secretary) — Betty Lynn

★ Sharon James (Cissy's Girlfriend) Sherry Alberoni

★ Gregg Bartlett (Cissy's Boyfriend) Gregg Fedderson

★ Scotty (the doorman) — Karl Lucas

Revival (2002–2003)

★ Bill Davis — Gary Cole

★ Mr. Giles French — Tim Curry

★ Sigourney 'Sissy' Davis — Caitlin Wachs

★ Jody Davis — Jimmy "Jax" Pinchak

★ Buffy Davis — Sasha Pieterse

★ Jody Davis (pilot) — Luke Benward

DVD releases

MPI Home Video has released the first 3 seasons of ''Family Affair'' on DVD in Region 1 for the very first time. Season 4 will be released on October 30, 2007. [1]

DVD Name	Ep #	Release Date	Additional Information
Season One	30	June 27 2006	★ Family Affair: Behind the Scenes with Kathy Garver ★ Photo Gallery
Season Two	30	November 21 2006	★ "An Affair to Remember" (interview with Kathy Garver) ★ "Memories" (5-minute piece with Garver showing Family Affair memorabilia)
Season Three	28	March 27 2007	★ The Family Affair Reunion Special
Season Four	26	October 30 2007
Season Five	24	TBA

External links

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★ Family Affair - Classic TV website with Episode Guide, Theme and Gallery

★ Apartment 27A - ''Family Affair'' Fan Page - Cast bios, collectibles, links and more on the 1960s television series ''Family Affair''.