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