Apple's Way

Apple's Way is a television dramedy which aired on CBS from 1974-1975. It was created by Earl Hamner, Jr.. The Apples, a family from Los Angeles, seek refuge from the hectic pace of city living and relocate to the father's hometown of Appleton, Iowa, which was founded by the father's ancestors. The Apples included George, an architect who relocated from Los Angeles, his wife, Barbara; their children, Paul; Cathy, Steven and Patricia; and their grandfather Aldon. There they had to adjust to new culture, the climate, and the pace of life. The family lived in a working grist mill, which served... as a backdrop for the situations played out on screen. George would often increase, while meaning well, his family's tensions by getting involved with various causes. During the first season, the series was presented in a sitcom format. The series did not gain the ratings CBS had hoped for, partly because it had to compete with NBC's Top 20 hit The Wonderful World of Disney.
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