Family Affair was a situation comedy television series that aired on CBS from September 12, 1966 until March 4, 1971. The series explored the trials of well-to-do bachelor Bill Davis (Keith) as he attempted to raise his brother's orphaned children. Davis' butler (Cabot) also had adjustments to make as he was usually saddled with the responsibility of caring for the children, 15 year-old Cissy (Garver) and 6 year-old twins, Jody (Whitaker) and Buffy (Jones). The show ran for 138 episodes.

Family Affair was originally created and produced by Don Fedderson .

A short-lived revival of the series aired on The WB Television Network from September 2002 until March 2003. It was produced by Sid and Marty Krofft and lasted for only 16 episodes (only 14 of the 16 were aired).

The cast

Series I (1966-1971)

• Bill Davis, Brian Keith
• Giles French, Sebastian Cabot
• Cissy Davis, Kathy Garver
• Jody Davis, Johnny Whitaker
• Buffy Davis, Anissa Jones
• Miss Faversham, (Giles' friend), Heather Angel
• Nigel French (Giles' brother), John Williams
• Emily Turner (Bill's maid), Nancy Walker
• Ted Gaynor (Bill's partner), Philip Ober , John Hubbard
• Miss Lee (Bill's secretary), Betty Lynn
• Scotty (the doorman), Karl Lucas

Series II (2002-2003)

• Bill Davis, Gary Cole
• Mr. Giles French, Tim Curry
• Sigourney 'Sissy' Davis, Caitlin Wachs
• Jody Davis, Jimmy "Jax" Pinchak
• Buffy Davis, Sasha Pieterse
• Jody Davis (pilot), Luke Benward

External links

• An unofficial Family Affair web page