Did you know that My Three Sons was one of the longest-running sitcoms in television history, spanning an impressive 12 seasons? Did you know that the show employed a unique filming technique to accommodate star Fred MacMurray's schedule, resulting in some surprising continuity errors?
▬Contents of this video▬ 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - Continuity Errors 01:47 - Inconsistent Character Details 03:04 - Disappearing Characters and Loose Ends 05:07 - The Case of the Forgotten Anniversary 06:08 - Chronology Confusion 07:50 - Reversing the Roles 09:05 - Outro
In this video, we take a deep dive into the classic 1960s series My Three Sons, exploring the show's most memorable goofs, blunders, and behind-the-scenes secrets. From the "MacMurray Method" of filming that led to visible inconsistencies in the actors' appearances to the abrupt disappearances of major characters like Mike and Robbie, we uncover the quirky details that even die-hard fans may have missed.
We also delve into the show's fuzzy timeline, examining how the ages of characters like Chip and Ernie seemed to fluctuate as the series progressed. And we spotlight the actors who did double duty on the show, playing multiple roles over the years, including Doris Singleton's memorable turns as two different Douglas family mothers-in-law.
But it's not all about the slip-ups and oddities. We also celebrate the charming practicalities that made My Three Sons a television classic, from the use of real-life twins to play the Douglas grandkids to the clever recycling of sets from famous films like Captain January and Home on the Range.
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