"Father Knows Best" Calypso Bud (TV Episode 1958) Poster

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(1958)

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When Calypso Was Cool
dougdoepke2 July 2022
Bang-up entry in more ways than one. So Bud's fascinated by bongo drums, wanting to practice day and night. Question is can the family stand his amateur pounding, doors closed or not, or his flopping over everytime he practices. But Bud's insistent, as he improves slowly but steadily. Still Dad and Mom wonder why he's so insistent and fascinated. There seems to be a hidden reason, but what.

Catch that superbly done opening that shows why the series was so successful. It's a great blend of talents. In fact, the whole Anderson family helps center Bud's role here along with the usual chuckles. But please, oh please, can't I take Betty to a party, any party. I've been wanting to since I first saw her so many years ago. Anyway, don't miss this humorous little time-passer, whether you have a crush on Betty or not.
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The Bongo Bashing Bud Prevails
StrictlyConfidential14 October 2020
1958's "Calypso Bud" is a somewhat better than usual episode from Season 4 of "Father Knows Best".

As the story goes - Bud acquires a set of bongo drums from his school chum, Claude. And, he gets it into his head that if he can learn to play this instrument well, then, he will become a big hit with all of the chicks at Springfield High.(Dream on, Bud!)

Anyway - As Bud soon finds out, learning to play the blasted bongos isn't as easy as he had initially thought.
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