Father of the Bride(1961)

Father of the Bride is a 1961 American sitcom that follows a father navigating the chaos of his daughter's wedding preparations. Leon Ames stars as the bewildered patriarch, with Ruth Warrick as his wife and Myrna Fahey as the bride-to-be. Based on the 1950 film, the series captures the comedic mishaps and family tensions that arise when a wedding takes center stage. What begins as a simple celebration spirals into mounting costs, guest list drama, and the father's growing anxiety about losing his daughter. The show balances heartfelt family moments with lighthearted humor, offering a warm portrait of mid-century American domesticity. CBS aired the series during the 1961-62 season, produced by MGM Television.