Many Happy Returns

Season

1964

USA

7

Walter Burnley supervises Wilma, Joe, Lynn, and Harry in returns at Krockmeyer's Department store, leaving him harried and sarcastic. The widower heads home to daughter Joan, her husband Bob and granddaughter Laurie.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Many Happy Returns

Walter Burnley new job begins when a bride-to-be Susan Jones brings back her gifts due to a disagreement. Burnley tries to get the marriage back on track leading people to believe he's the new groom for the young woman.

S1 • E2

Walter Meets the Machine

Burnley's boss Mr. Sharp is intent on replacing the returns department with a computer named IRMA. Burnley must demonstrate the human beings can do the job better than a machine.

S1 • E3

It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog

Aa lady returns a dog to the department store some Walter gifts the animal to his granddaughter Laurie. The woman's angry husband shows up demanding the return of the pet but Walter knows it would break the little girl's heart.

S1 • E4

Bye, Bye Cupid

Walter Burnley's boss Owen Sharp has an unmarried sister and devises an idea to get her her wed. Sharp invites the two on his boat and hopes a relationship develop. Burnley must extricate himself from situation without offending his superior.

S1 • E5

Burnley at the Bridge

When Burnley's associate Lynn announces her engagement to a soldier he is concerned. Burnley takes on the role of proxy dad trying to decide whether the young man is good enough for his friend.

S1 • E6

Joe's Place

When Joan decides to host an elegant dinner party she asks her father Walter to make himself scarce. Walter relocates to a nearby business, feelings hurt, wondering if he's a bother and should move out.

S1 • E7

The Best Seller

Walter meets an author whose latest work has proven to be less than successful. Walter thinks he can turn the book's fortunes around if it's promoted in the department store.

S1 • E8

Mother Burnley's Chickens

Harry is a nervous wreck, and Walter discovers why when he baby-sits with Harry's eight mischievous kids.

S1 • E9

Krockmeyer on Avon

Walter takes over the store's drama group after Mr. Hefflefinger, its regular director, is fired in a dispute with Mr. Sharp.

S1 • E10

East is West

Burnley feels the pressure when he is tasked with landing Matsui Cameras for Krockmeyer's store. Burney finds the language and cultural differences difficult to overcome with the representatives.

S1 • E11

The House Divided

A customer falls in Walter's department, injuring himself and filing a lawsuit against Krockmeyer's. Walter believes the case is frivolous and is outraged his son-in-law Bob Randall is representing the man.

S1 • E12

The Fashion Show

Krockmeyer's is staging a special fashion show and allows the planner to take over store. Walter is especially annoyed when she commanders his office as hers and is determined to get his way in the end.

S1 • E13

The Shoplifter

When a lady repeatedly returns items for cash Burnley proceeds to investigate why. Walter believes the woman is shoplifting the merchandise but has difficulty proving it because of her nature.

S1 • E14

The Surprise Visit

Burnley is happy as his department is running smoothly and returns are at a low rate. Burnley's boss Mr. Sharp decides the return division is over staffed and wants someone fired. Burnley works to circumvent the plans.

S1 • E15

Taming of the Beast

Wilma's building is to be torn down but her cat is about to have kittens so she's trying to postpone leaving. Burnley joins his friend in facing down the demolition crew.

S1 • E16

No Nose is Good Nose

S1 • E17

Foster Father of the Bride

S1 • E18

The Diamond

S1 • E19

Three on a Honeymoon

Burnley is in Krockmeyer's after hours and believes he hears prowlers. It turns out to be young honeymooners who have nowhere to stay so Walter tries to make the event memorable.

S1 • E20

Pop Goes the Easel

Burnley meets an artist who is short on supplies. He gives the painter a canvas to use thinking the original is worthless. Burnley panics when he's informed the art is valuable and tries to prevent it's destruction.

S1 • E21

The Krockmeyer Caper

Burnley sees that a golf bag in excellent condition has been brought back and purchases it himself. But robbers have stashed their loot in the bag and are determined to get it back, putting Walter in danger.

S1 • E22

Big White Lie

Walter spars with a woman shopper, believing her to be a difficult case. The woman though is testing Krockmeyer's service ahead of a proposed merger. Burnley must remedy her opinion of the him and the business.

S1 • E23

Idol Threats

An ivory statue that a customer bought at Krockmeyer's is returned and the reason puzzles Burnley. The angry person thinks the item is cursed and Walter has to prove that's a falsehood.

S1 • E24

A Date for Walter

Joe has been emotional as of late and Walter finds out the reason is a woman. Walter tries to arrange a date for Joe but gets involved far more than he intended to. Burnlet must extricate himself from a delicate situation.

S1 • E25

The Woodsman

Burnley meets two young Ingram boys who are returning a tent because their dad is to busy to take them camping. Burnley becomes personally involved when he tries to convince the father the importance of family time.