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My Son Reuben. Image shows left to right: Reuben Greenberg (Bernard Spear), Fay Greenberg (Lila Kaye). Credit: Thames Television
My Son Reuben

My Son Reuben

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1975
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

An apron strings comedy about Reuben, a 35 year old bachelor, and his Jewish momma who keeps him from leaving by feigning a heart attack. Stars Lila Kaye, Bernard Spear, Stella Tanner and Jo Rowbottom.

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Series 1, Episode 5 - Food, Glorious Food

Momma Greenberg goads Reuben into joining her in a "get slim" campaign. But they are both untrustworthy about the rules - and the kitchen becomes a place of nocturnal attraction.

Notes

This episode no longer exists in the archives. It is missing, believed wiped.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 6th October 1975
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Lila Kaye Fay Greenberg
Bernard Spear Reuben Greenberg
Stella Tanner Vera Caplan
Jo Rowbottom Betty Smith
Guest cast
Christopher Benjamin Rabbi Jackson
Writing team
Vince Powell Writer
Production team
Anthony Parker Director
Anthony Parker Producer
Robin Parker Production Designer

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