The Paul Lynde Show
Season 1
Created by: Sam Bobrick, Ron Clark
Network: ABC
Season aired: 1972-09-13
Overview
The Paul Lynde Show is an American sitcom that aired on ABC. The series stars Paul Lynde and aired from September 13, 1972 to September 8, 1973.
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Episodes · 26
Howie Comes Home to Roost
Paul's daughter returns home from college with her unemployed husband Howie, for whom Paul tries to find a position.
Whiz Kid Sizzles as Quiz Fizzles
Paul's plan to get Barbara and Howie out of the house backfires when Howie refuses to take the $3,000 he won on a game show.
The Landlord
When Howie gets a part in an all-nude play, Paul tries to prevent it from opening.
No Nudes is Good Nudes
When Paul throws them out of the house, Barbara and Howie join a commune.
To Commune or Not to Commune
Paul's plan to get the kids out of the house by faking unemployment backfires.
How to be Unhappy, Though Poor
Paul must defend the oil company Howie and Barbara are demonstrating against.
Pollution Solution
Howie and Barbara learn their marriage is invalid, so Paul tries to convince them to remarry.
To Wed or Not to Wed
Paul hates Sally's new boyfriend, so she runs away from home.
Unsteady Going
Paul hires Howie as his temporary secretary.
Whose Lib?
Paul's eccentric sister visits while Paul is entertaining a Japanese businessman.
Meet Aunt Charlotte
Howie and Barbara move into Paul's basement just as Howie's parents come for a visit.
An Affair to Forget
Paul and Martha take sides when their friends separate.
Martha's Last Hurrah
Paul's sister returns to cause trouble for Paul. She is siding with the candidate who is opposing the mayor's son whom Paul is helping.
Paul's Desperate Hour
Howie invites the black man who mugged Barbara to dinner.
No More Mr. Nice Guy
After he learns he has high blood pressure, Paul must try to be nice to Howie.
The Bare Facts
Paul loses the nomination for the Bar Association presidency when Howie's nude portrait of Barbara is printed in the local newspaper.
Howie's Inheritance
Howie inherits $10,000 but refuses to accept it.
P.S. I Loathe You
Paul writes a nasty letter to his boss, which then gets accidentally mailed,
The Congressman's Son
Paul loses a big job when Howie changes a congressman's son into a hippie.
Out of Bounds
Paul's discovers that his fence extends one foot onto his neighbor's property, so he must either buy the land or move the fence.
Is This Trip Necessary?
Paul's mother-in-law comes for a visit. In order to get rid of her, Paul arranges for her to win a free trip.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Your Mother-in-Law But Were Afraid to Ask
Paul's mother-in-law sprains her leg and moves in for a very long visit.
Back Talk
Barbara and Howie have a fight about not fighting enough, so she moves into her parents' room, causing Paul to move in with Howie.
Barbara Goes Home to Mother
Paul is afraid the family unit is breaking up, so he institutes Family Day -- and everyone else desperately tries to end the fun.
Togetherness
Martha is jealous when their 18-year-old neighbor is impressed with Paul's legal abilities.
Springtime for Paul
Paul hurts his back, but is cured when he learns Howie's friend agrees to help him with acupuncture.
