My Mother The Car

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  • TV-PG
  • 1965
  • 1 Season
  • 4.5  (745)

My Mother the Car is a sitcom that aired on NBC from 1965 to 1966 starring Jerry Van Dyke. The show follows the life of Dave Crabtree, a struggling attorney, who discovers his mother has been reincarnated as a 1928 Porter automobile. Despite the strange nature of his mother's new form, Dave buys the car and proceeds to spend his days driving around with her, solving various problems that come their way, including legal disputes and family issues.

The series begins with Dave discovering the car at a used car lot and hearing his mother's voice coming from the vehicle's radio. After realizing that his mother has been reincarnated as the car, Dave purchases the vehicle on a whim, unknowingly taking on a whole new set of responsibilities and challenges.

Throughout the series, Dave's mother provides him with support and guidance through difficult situations. While Dave initially struggles to come to terms with his mother's new form, he eventually learns to embrace the strange circumstances and accept his mother's new form.

My Mother the Car may seem like a strange and unusual concept for a sitcom, but the show's cast and writing help to make it work. Jerry Van Dyke gives a charming portrayal of Dave, the lovable but hapless attorney, while Ann Sothern provides the perfect voice for the wise-cracking vintage car that is his mother.

The show's comedic writing is also top-notch, with plenty of laughs to be had as Dave and his mother navigate their way through their daily lives. In addition to the show's main cast, My Mother the Car also features appearances from a number of notable guest stars, including Jim Backus, Ruth Buzzi, and Allan Melvin.

Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics at the time of its airing, My Mother the Car has since become something of a cult classic, known for its offbeat premise and memorable characters. While the show's run was short-lived, it has garnered a devoted following among fans who appreciate its unique brand of humor and whimsy.

Overall, My Mother the Car is a charming and lighthearted sitcom that offers a refreshing break from the typical formulaic shows of its time. While its premise may seem outlandish, the show's clever writing and talented cast help to make it an enjoyable and entertaining experience for viewers of all ages.

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Seasons
Desperate Minutes
30. Desperate Minutes
April 5, 1966
A fugitive gangster and his moll hide out in the Crabree home.
When You Wish Upon a Car
29. When You Wish Upon a Car
March 29, 1966
The Crabtree children begin using mother the car as a wishing star.
The Blabbermouth
28. The Blabbermouth
March 22, 1966
Dave has some explaining to do when he's overheard saying that his car is his mother.
Absorba the Greek
27. Absorba the Greek
March 15, 1966
Dave, with the assistance of his mother the car, helps to close a notorious nightclub.
It Might as Well Be Spring as Not
26. It Might as Well Be Spring as Not
March 8, 1966
Wealthy Conrad Byron sees Dave's car and offers to trade his limousine and chauffeur for it.
Over the Hill to the Junkyard
25. Over the Hill to the Junkyard
March 1, 1966
Barbara wins a limousine in a contest causing mother the car to worry about her fate. Will she finally end up in a junkyard?
An Unreasonable Facsimile
24. An Unreasonable Facsimile
February 22, 1966
Jerry Van Dyke plays a dual role in this episode when Dave meets his exact double causing confusion to reign.
My Son, the Criminal
23. My Son, the Criminal
February 15, 1966
Dave is suspected of murder by his mailman.
A Riddler on the Roof
22. A Riddler on the Roof
February 8, 1966
Mother the car gets involved when she overhears a murder plot.
You Can't Get There From Here
21. You Can't Get There From Here
February 1, 1966
Dave gets stuck in the woods with a car but no driver's license.
I'd Rather Do it Myself, Mother
20. I'd Rather Do it Myself, Mother
January 25, 1966
Dave hires a maid to help Barbara with the housework but ends up making things worse.
The Incredible Shrinking Car
19. The Incredible Shrinking Car
January 18, 1966
Manzini uses a device called a molecular compressor to shrink and steal the car.
Goldporter
18. Goldporter
January 11, 1966
Manzini uses a hypnotic drug on Dave to make him sell the car.
I Remember Mama, Why Can't You Remember Me?
17. I Remember Mama, Why Can't You Remember Me?
January 4, 1966
How do you bring back a car's memory? That's what Dave wants to know when a fender bender causes his mother to lose her memory.
Shine On, Shine On, Honeymoon
16. Shine On, Shine On, Honeymoon
December 28, 1965
After eight years of marriage, Dave and Barbara finally get to take a long delayed honeymoon.
Many Happy No-Returns
15. Many Happy No-Returns
December 21, 1965
Mother the car isn't too thrilled with Dave's Christmas gift idea for Barbara.
Hey Lady, Your Slip Isn't Showing
14. Hey Lady, Your Slip Isn't Showing
December 14, 1965
It's a case of one mother too many when Barbara's mother pays the Crabtrees a visit.
For Whom the Horn Honks
13. For Whom the Horn Honks
December 7, 1965
Manzini tries another scam to get the car from Dave. This time he pretends that he's dying.
And Leave the Drive-In to Us
12. And Leave the Drive-In to Us
November 30, 1965
Mother the car wants to celebrate her birthday at a run down drive-in.
My Son, the Judge
11. My Son, the Judge
November 23, 1965
Dave decides to seek a judgeship and his mother the car tries to ensure that he gets it.
My Son, the Ventriloquist
10. My Son, the Ventriloquist
November 16, 1965
This time, mother wants an air conditioner for the garage.
TV or Not TV
9. TV or Not TV
November 9, 1965
Mother the car wants Dave to buy her a television set for the garage.
The Captain Manzini Grand Prix
8. The Captain Manzini Grand Prix
November 2, 1965
Manzini goads Dave into racing the car against a long distance walker.
Lights, Camera, Mother
7. Lights, Camera, Mother
October 26, 1965
The car is chosen to appear in a television commercial much to the chagrin of Dave's neighbors who consider it an eyesore.
I'm Through Being a Nice Guy
6. I'm Through Being a Nice Guy
October 19, 1965
Captain Manzini schemes once again to get the car away from Dave. This time he tries to replace it with an exact replica.
Burned at the Steak
5. Burned at the Steak
October 12, 1965
At the insistence of his mother the car, Dave tries to patch up a quarrel between the newlyweds who reside next door.
Lassie, I Mean Mother, Come Home
4. Lassie, I Mean Mother, Come Home
October 5, 1965
Dave forgets to set the brake while parking his mother the car on a steep incline. This causes "Mother" to roll downhill into an open van that's bound for Mexico.
What Makes Auntie Freeze
3. What Makes Auntie Freeze
September 28, 1965
Dave drives the car into the mountains causing his mother's spirit to get blitzed from the alcohol fumes in her antifreeze.
The De-Fenders
2. The De-Fenders
September 21, 1965
Car-strippers are reported to be operating in the Crabtree neighborhood and Dave worries about the safety of his mother, the car.
Come Honk Your Horn
1. Come Honk Your Horn
September 14, 1965
In the series premiere, lawyer Dave Crabtree buys a 1928 Porter automobile that's haunted by the ghost of his mother. Then he has to persuade his family, who want a station wagon, to keep the car.
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  • Premiere Date
    September 14, 1965
  • IMDB Rating
    4.5  (745)
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