Many Happy Returns

Season 1

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.

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26 Episodes

Many Happy Returns
E1
Many Happy ReturnsWalter tries to talk customers out of demanding refunds.
Walter Meets The Machine
E2
Walter Meets The MachineThe store manager plans to replace Walter's complaint department with a computer.
It Shouldn't Happen To a Dog
E3
It Shouldn't Happen To a DogAa 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.
Bye, Bye Cupid
E4
Bye, Bye CupidWalter 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.
Burnley At the Bridge
E5
Burnley At the BridgeWalter and Wilma try to keep the house from being torn down until her cat gives birth.
Joe's Place
E6
Joe's PlaceWhen 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.
The Best Seller
E7
The Best SellerWalter promotes an unsuccessful fraternity brother's books at the store.
Mother Burnley's Chickens
E8
Mother Burnley's ChickensWalter babysits Harry's eight children.
Krockmeyer on Avon
E9
Krockmeyer on AvonWalter takes over the store's drama group after the director is fired.
East is West
E10
East is WestBurnley 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.
The House Divided
E11
The House DividedA 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.
The Fashion Show
E12
The Fashion ShowKrockmeyer'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.
The Shoplifter
E13
The ShoplifterWhen 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.
The Surprise Visit
E14
The Surprise VisitBurnley 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.
Taming of the Beast
E15
Taming of the BeastWalter's plans to throw a surprise party for Sharp are nixed by Sharp's nephew.
No Nose is Good Nose
E16
No Nose is Good Nose
Foster Father of the Bride
E17
Foster Father of the BrideWalter comes to the rescue when Lynn becomes engaged to a soldier she has only known for a month.
The Diamond
E18
The DiamondWalter steps in when the father of Eddie Benson's fiancee tells Eddie he isn't good enough to marry his daughter.
Three on a Honeymoon
E19
Three on a HoneymoonWalter mistakes two honeymooners for prowlers.
Pop Goes the Easel
E20
Pop Goes the EaselBurnley 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.
The Krockmeyer Caper
E21
The Krockmeyer CaperBurnley 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.
Big White Lie
E22
Big White LieWalter 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.
Idol Threats
E23
Idol ThreatsA customer returns an ivory statue because she thinks it is cursed.
A Date for Walter
E24
A Date for WalterJoe 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.
The Woodsman
E25
The WoodsmanBurnley 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.
It's a Gift
E26
It's a GiftWalter tries to stop a fight between Ralph and Ellie by ordering an inexpensive bracelet.