My Son Reuben. Image shows from L to R: Reuben Greenberg (Bernard Spear), Fay Greenberg (Lila Kaye). Copyright: Thames Television
My Son Reuben
- TV sitcom
- ITV1
- 1975
- 6 episodes (1 series)
An apron strings comedy about Reuben, a 35 year old bachelor, and his Jewish momma who keeps him from leaving by feigning a heart attack. Stars Lila Kaye, Bernard Spear, Stella Tanner and Jo Rowbottom.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 3 - Just A Spot To Call My Own
Reuben finds his home life too confining so he packs his bags and leaves. But mommas will be mommas and Reuben is soon rushing home to her sick-bed. Momma is triumphant - she's fooled everybody. Everybody that is, except her heart-throb, Dr. Marks, who soon sorts things out with a quick diagnosis.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 22nd September 1975
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 25 minutes
Cast & crew
| Lila Kaye | Fay Greenberg |
| Bernard Spear | Reuben Greenberg |
| Stella Tanner | Vera Caplan |
| Jo Rowbottom | Betty Smith |
| Christopher Benjamin | Rabbi Jackson |
| Conrad Phillips | Dr. Marks |
| Iris Sadler | Landlady |
| Vince Powell | Writer |
| Anthony Parker | Director |
| Anthony Parker | Producer |
| Robin Parker | Production Designer |