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My Three Sons

1960–1972·CBS·25 min·7.2/10
ComedyFamily

Widower Steve Douglas raises three sons with the help of his father-in-law and, later, by the boys' great-uncle.

Status
Ended
Language
English
Premiered
September 29, 1960
Ended
April 13, 1972

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