Family Affair is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from September 12, 1966 to September 9, 1971. The series explored the trials of well-to-do civil engineer and bachelor Bill Davis as he attempted to raise his brother's orphaned children in his luxury New York City apartment. Davis' traditional English gentleman's gentleman, Mr. Giles French , also had adjustments to make as he became saddled with the responsibility of caring for 15-year-old Cissy and the 6-year-old twins, Jody and Buffy . The show ran for 138 episodes. Family Affair was created and produced by Don Fedderson, also known... for My Three Sons and The Millionaire. William "Bill" Davis, originally of Terre Haute, Indiana, is a successful civil engineer who develops major projects all over the world. A wealthy bachelor often dating socialites, he lives in a large apartment at 600 E. 62nd Street in Manhattan , and has a quintessential gentleman's gentleman, Giles French. However, his quiet lifestyle is turned upside-down when his two nieces and nephew move in.
more
| On the air: | September 12, 1966-September 9, 1971 |
| Number of seasons: | 5 |
| Network: | CBS |
| Producer: | Edmund L. Hartmann, Don Fedderson, Henry Garson |