Thicker than Water (1973)
Synopsis
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.
First Air Date: 1973-06-13
Last Air Date: 1973-08-08
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 9
Created By: Bob Banner
Networks: ABC
Top Cast
- Julie Harris as Nellie Paine
- Richard Long as Ernie Paine
- Malcolm Atterbury as Jonas Paine
- Lou Fant as Walter
- Jessica Myerson as Lily
- Patrick Cranshaw as Bert Taylor
- Jim Connell as Woodstock
- Stanley Adams as Dr. Hale
- Bobbi Jordan as Laverne
- Joyce Jameson as N/A
Seasons
Season 1 (1973)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Two for the Money
Siblings 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.
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Ep. 2: In a Pickle
Nellie regrets entrusting payroll to Ernie.
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Ep. 3: The Piano Teacher
Nellie 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.
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Ep. 4: Love Letters
Nellie and Ernie can't figure out why Bert, the factory foreman, keeps trying to sneak into their house.
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Ep. 5: The Jerk Who Came to Dinner
Nellie tries to get rid of an unwanted house guest, Ernie's old army pal.
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Ep. 6: Majority of None
When Jonas' doctor says he must stop working, Nellie and Ernie strive to become factory president.
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Ep. 7: The Return of Jake Paine
Nellie and Ernie worry about their inheritance when Jonas' con artist brother Jake visits.
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Ep. 8: Save the Kid
Nellie wants to bring charges against the youth who stole her car, but Ernie wants the boy to be given a second chance.
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Ep. 9: The Mourning After
Ernie is pressured into staying with Jonas so Nellie can go on a blind date with Walter's friend.
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