"Father Knows Best" was originally broadcast on North American television back in the years from 1954-1960. Its half-hour episodes repeatedly emphasized a decidedly idealistic outlook towards family home-life that seldom (if ever) existed in the real world (even during that particular era).
And, though this televised depiction of the fantasy "Anderson" family was far from being even marginally realistic, it seems that not only did this fictionalized portrayal appeal to many in the viewing audience - But, these desperate spectators also strove to actually emulate this fabricated representation of harmony, happiness, and innocence shown in many of these episodes, as well.
Anyway - Watching these episodes of "Father Knows Best" (60+ years later) - I can only rank their overall entertainment value with just an average 5 stars (which means I neither loved this show, nor did I hate it),
And, though this televised depiction of the fantasy "Anderson" family was far from being even marginally realistic, it seems that not only did this fictionalized portrayal appeal to many in the viewing audience - But, these desperate spectators also strove to actually emulate this fabricated representation of harmony, happiness, and innocence shown in many of these episodes, as well.
Anyway - Watching these episodes of "Father Knows Best" (60+ years later) - I can only rank their overall entertainment value with just an average 5 stars (which means I neither loved this show, nor did I hate it),