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 5 - Food, Glorious Food
Momma Greenberg goads Reuben into joining her in a "get slim" campaign. But they are both untrustworthy about the rules - and the kitchen becomes a place of nocturnal attraction.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 6th October 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 |
| Vince Powell | Writer |
| Anthony Parker | Director |
| Anthony Parker | Producer |
| Robin Parker | Production Designer |