My Son Reuben. Image shows from L to R: Reuben Greenberg (Bernard Spear), Fay Greenberg (Lila Kaye). Copyright: Thames Television
My Son Reuben

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 6 - Better To Have Loved And Lost

The routine of the Greenberg family is shattered by a letter from one of Fay's old boyfriends. Dennis Baxter was friendly with Fay 40 years ago, and now he hears that she's a widow and eligible for "reconsideration". But what he hasn't reconsidered, or even considered, is Fay's little boy, Reuben.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 13th October 1975
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
25 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Lila Kaye Fay Greenberg
Bernard Spear Reuben Greenberg
Stella Tanner Vera Caplan
Jo Rowbottom Betty Smith
Guest cast
Patrick Westwood Barman
Milo O'Shea Dennis Baxter
Norma Dunbar Girlfriend
Writing team
Vince Powell Writer
Production team
Anthony Parker Director
Anthony Parker Producer
Robin Parker Production Designer

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