The United States Steel Hour

In “The Mating Machine,” we meet four people involved with such a gadget — Geraldine Brooks, who runs it; Diana Lynn, as a waitress who mistakes Miss Brooks’ office for an employment agency: John Ericson, as a physicist who thinks he needs a wile, selected scientifically, and George Grizzard, as a disbeliever, They are all thrown together a bit too concidentally, but after that, it is every man (and woman) for himself (or herself).

Charlie Gordon, a retarded man working in a bakery, is made a genius through medical technology.

Producer Max Liebman turns the tables and investigates the private eye. Sketches: Private Life of a Private Eye: Mike Mallet's after a thug, but his doting wife keeps getting in his way. Nairobi Safe Robbery: Simians sack a safe. The Good Old Days: A widow beseeches Percy Dovetonsils to find her husband's murderer. More Gore: The sponsor has doubts about his TV Series. Peter Legato: The star of the series is the music. Silent Movie: Nick Carter triumphs again. Musical Highlights: Conductor Charles Sanford ""Chase"" Ballet (""Son of Drum Suite:) ..... Buzz Miller Vocalise: Debussy Preludes ............... Edie Adams ""Girl Friday"" ............................ Pat Carroll

The story of a beloved housekeeper and nanny who doesn't want to retire.

Paula Marsten, who has attempted suicide and been brought to a mental hospital in a state of nervous collapse, is recognized by the head physician, Dr. King, who refuses to become involved in the case.

Mr. and Mrs. Pollard feel that their son-in-law, novelist Mark Davis, isn't a fit parent for their grandchild. Lawyer Ellen Reed is convinced the Pollards' charge is based on their disapproval of Mark's latest book.

Although it disappoints his wife and kids, a man can't bear to spend another summer in their cottage by the lake so he decides to sell the house and use the money for a long trip.

Colonel and Lady Morrigan were very nicely provided for in their brother's will. Now Muriel no longer need fear a poverty-stricken old age and the Colonel can pay his debts and renew membership in his beloved club. But then the Colonel studies the will and discovers that, in order to get the money, he'll have to tell a lie so he refuses it.