There is another Mrs. Douglas. This time it's Polly . She and Chip elope after Tom Williams has a private investigator following Polly . Chip promises Steve he will talk to Polly's dad first and he asks another important question. Is Polly wanting to marry to escape this . Chip tells his dad they have talked about it and it's part of it but they really do love each other. Barbara and Steve go to the movies but admit they will still worry about the young couple. Chip leaves a note with Dodie for dad and mom . The Williams arrive with a similar note from Polly they indeed eloped. Tom Williams says he will have it annulled. Steve declares he gave Chip written and notarized permission to marry. Tom says he can still have the marriage annulled. Margaret ( Polly's mother) speaks up she also gave Polly written and notarized permission. She says Tom is destroying himself and everything he needs to accept this. Margaret tells the Douglas's she couldn't have chosen better for Polly if she went out and found someone herself for her daughter. Barbara tells them they feel the same way about Polly. Tom starts to soften a bit . The episode ends on a reasonably good note.
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CHIP AND POLLY TAKE THE PLUNGE!
tcchelsey14 May 2024
How some things never change. This story is not to be confused with the season 1 episode -- 10 years ago! -- with the same title, all about Mike and his girlfriend possibly getting married. At the time, Chip and Robbie were just kids!
Chip is all grown up and agrees with Polly they should just forget everybody and everything and elope. Another poignant episode written by George Tibbles, and with a few surprises. Steve has no problem with the elopement, though he tells Chip it's best to tell Polly's dad (Norman Alden). Easier said than done.
Mr. Williams just doesn't like the whole setup, and even goes as far as to hire a private eye (Sidney Clute) to follow Polly! This is fairly melodramatic stuff, but you know everything is on Chip's side because he's a responsible guy. Mr. Williams, though, is not that easily convinced. Norman Alden is perfect for this role, a real stick in the mud. Not many of us kids back in the day were fans of his!
Steve and Barbara are the BEST through all this, and Mrs. Williams (played by Doris Singleton) has some words of wisdom for her doubting husband.
A real good episode with lots of memories. Guest star Sidney Clute was no stranger to playing detectives. He's best known for two classic roles; Detective Simms on MCCLOUD and Detective La Guardia on CAGNEY AND LACEY.
SEASON 11 EPISODE 7 remastered color.
Chip is all grown up and agrees with Polly they should just forget everybody and everything and elope. Another poignant episode written by George Tibbles, and with a few surprises. Steve has no problem with the elopement, though he tells Chip it's best to tell Polly's dad (Norman Alden). Easier said than done.
Mr. Williams just doesn't like the whole setup, and even goes as far as to hire a private eye (Sidney Clute) to follow Polly! This is fairly melodramatic stuff, but you know everything is on Chip's side because he's a responsible guy. Mr. Williams, though, is not that easily convinced. Norman Alden is perfect for this role, a real stick in the mud. Not many of us kids back in the day were fans of his!
Steve and Barbara are the BEST through all this, and Mrs. Williams (played by Doris Singleton) has some words of wisdom for her doubting husband.
A real good episode with lots of memories. Guest star Sidney Clute was no stranger to playing detectives. He's best known for two classic roles; Detective Simms on MCCLOUD and Detective La Guardia on CAGNEY AND LACEY.
SEASON 11 EPISODE 7 remastered color.
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