British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
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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