See Rare Behind-the-Scenes Photos From ‘Family Affair’ For 60th Anniversary
When Family Affair premiered 60 years ago, on September 12, 1966, it brought a new family dynamic to our TV screens when confirmed New York City bachelor Bill Davis (Brian Keith) and his English servant, Mr. French, were faced with major lifestyle adjustments as they made room for their new, unexpected family.
Taking in his late brother’s orphaned children — teenage Sissy (Cathy Garver) and little twins Buffy and Jody (Anissa Jones, Johnny Whitaker) — from Indiana to his elegant Fifth Avenue high-rise apartment with his partner in child-rearing valet, Mr. French, played by Sebastian Cabot, created a new, unconventional family dynamic. Of course, there was the ever-popular Mrs. Beasley doll that every little girl wanted to have. The show ran until 1971, and we saw Sissy grow into a young adult and the twins closing out every episode in the 5th season, stating, “Thanks for watching. We’ll see you next week.”
There’s something special about seeing our favorite Family Affair stars enjoying life together when the cameras weren’t rolling. We dug into the photo archives and pulled memorable shots of the cast to give you a glimpse of life on set in the 1960s.
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Johnny Whitaker, Sebastian Cabot and Anissa Jones hanging out back on set.
Anissa Jones and Johnny Whittaker with their script supervisor.
Anissa Jones looking down at something on-set.
Brian Keith and Sebastian Cabot filming a scene.
Kathy Garver, Anissa Jones and Johnny Whitaker filming a scene.
Johnny Whitaker and Anissa Jones, attending school on-set with their tutor.
Anissa Jones and Johnny Whitaker holding commercial break placard.
Kathy Garver in 1968.
Sebastian Cabot and Brian Keith with the famous Mrs. Beasley doll.
Johnny Whitaker and Anissa Jones, on-set.
Johnny Whitaker and Anissa Jones, enjoying a treat.
Johnny Whitaker practicing a scene.
Anissa Jones having her hair done on set.
Sebastian Cabot, producer Don Fedderson and Brian Keith having a smoke break between scenes.
Johnny Whitaker and Anissa Jones with her Mrs Beasley Doll.
Anissa Jones and Johnny Whitaker making silly faces.
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