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The Original MacDuffs
Mr. Adams and Eve - S2 - E31
Howard and Eve overhear a telephone conversation in which J.B. Hafter, the studio head, grants many concessions to another star. When they make the same demands, Hafter tells them that the star has a ranch and is independently wealthy. So, Howard and Eve decide to buy a ranch.
Mr. Adams and Eve: Season 2 - 41 Episode s
2x1 - Adult Western
September 20, 1957
2x2 - Taming of the Shrew
September 27, 1957
Howard and Eve are all set to appear in a production of Shakespeare's ""Taming of the Shrew"".
2x3 - International Affair
October 4, 1957
Rajah Ahmed Khan, an Eastern potentate, visits the studio where Eve and Howard are making a picture. The Rajah immediately decides that Eve would be a lovely acquisition for his harem and offers to buy her from Howard.
2x4 - Split Careers
October 11, 1957
2x5 - Joan Fontaine
October 18, 1957
2x6 - Suspicion
October 25, 1957
2x7 - The Life Story of Eve Drake and Howard Adams
November 1, 1957
When Hollywood scenario writers prepare a film biography of Eve and Howard, any resemblance to the real people are purely coincidental.
2x8 - The Comedians
November 8, 1957
2x9 - Man with Raven
November 15, 1957
Howard decides to act ""Richard III"" and invites a thespian of the old school to his home.
2x10 - The Artist
November 22, 1957
Eve is flattered and Howard skeptical when an egotistical artist asks Eve to sit for a portrait.
2x11 - Active Duty
November 29, 1957
Howard, spending two weeks with the Air Force Reserve, finds his troubles with the commanding officer aggravated when Eve comes to the base to entertain.
2x12 - Las Vegas Story
December 6, 1957
2x13 - The Producers
December 13, 1957
Eve and Howard turn producers and repair to a small town to film a simple story derived from real life. Their first mistake is the hiring of an Italian director.
2x14 - The First Mrs. Adams
December 20, 1957
2x15 - The Service Story
December 27, 1957
The Adamses entertain at an Army camp. Howard can't understand why the wolf whistles from the darkened audience are only for him.
2x16 - The Flack
January 10, 1958
2x17 - Jungle Madness
January 17, 1958
Darkest Africa is all aglow when a white hunter gets a yen for Eve while on location.
2x18 - Me, the Jury
January 24, 1958
In the midst of making a movie, Eve receives a call to jury duty. She insists that she must fulfill her responsibilities as a citizen.
2x19 - The Inheritance
January 31, 1958
Eve falls heir to a massive castle high on the desolate moors of Scotland.
2x20 - The Big Top
February 7, 1958
2x21 - Come on to Mars' House
February 11, 1958
Studio chief J.B. Hafter hires an astrologer to advise him as to the best time for making movies. Stars Howard and Eve become intrigued with this method and decide to follow Hafter's example.
2x22 - Backwash
February 18, 1958
Howard is given the opportunity to direct a movie and receives enthusiastic support from Eve. But when Howard reads the script he is afraid the picture will be a flop.
2x23 - Surprise! Surprise!
March 4, 1958
2x24 - The Writers
March 11, 1958
2x25 - Platter Place
March 18, 1958
Howard and Eve fall asleep in their producer's office. They discover that the ghosts of the silent-picture era take over in the wee small hours.
2x26 - Brought to You Dead From Hollywood
March 25, 1958
2x27 - Backpage
April 1, 1958
Ed Sullivan invites Howard and Eve to guest write a column for him. With visions of Pulitzer Prizes dancing in their heads, they set out among the city's teeming millions.
2x28 - U.C.L.A. -- Eh!
April 8, 1958
Eve and Howard practically rewrite ancient history when they study the Etruscan Age in college.
2x29 - The Lovey Doveys
April 15, 1958
Eve and Howard are asked to serve as hosts to a newly married couple who have won a ""perfect marriage"" contest on a TV program. But the Adamses find that the constant round of nightclubs is a strain.
2x30 - Howard and Eve and Ida
April 22, 1958
In this episode, Ida Lupino plays both Eve and herself. Studio chief Hafter hires Ida Lupino to direct a Howard and Eve film. Howard used to date Ida, so Eve is jealous and gives her a very difficult time. Eve comes to realize she's a good person, though, and defends her when she gets fired for pushing her artistic vision.
2x31 - The Original MacDuffs
April 29, 1958
Howard and Eve overhear a telephone conversation in which J.B. Hafter, the studio head, grants many concessions to another star. When they make the same demands, Hafter tells them that the star has a ranch and is independently wealthy. So, Howard and Eve decide to buy a ranch.
2x32 - The Ghosts of Consolidated
May 6, 1958
After a hectic day at the studio, Howard and Eve decide it is too late to go home. So they fall asleep in their producer's office.
2x33 - The Bowling Story
May 13, 1958
2x34 - Command Performance
May 20, 1958
Studio chief J.B. Hafter sends Howard and Eve to Europe to publicize the premiere of one of his films. They visit a small country where the ruler is a grand duchess. Eve tries to sell the duchess on the advantages of democracy--in fact she even suggests the duchess abdicate!
2x35 - The Stunt Man
May 27, 1958
A neighbor, who apparently hates movie people, complains to the police about Howard and Eve. Then he bombards them with phone calls. Eve, who has been reading up on psychology, devises a plan to cure the bothersome neighbor.
2x36 - The Interview
June 3, 1958
While at a party, Eve is tricked into agreeing to appear on a nationwide television interview with a man known to hate the movie colony. On the show, Eve makes an unfortunate remark, which makes her look ridiculous. Later, Howard makes a few remarks of his own at a press interview.
2x37 - The Chowder Cup
June 10, 1958
Eve and Howard buy a half interest in a restaurant. They become so absorbed in their new enterprise that they incur the anger of their boss, J.B. Hafter, who demands that they either give up the restaurant or give up acting.
2x38 - Dear Variety
June 17, 1958
Eve mistakes an old copy of Variety for a recent one and gets the impression that the studio is about to close down.
2x39 - Steve's Girl Friend
June 24, 1958
2x40 - Planes That Pass in the Night
July 1, 1958
Howard and Eve take a vacation, but they can't decide where to spend it.
2x41 - Teenage Idol
July 8, 1958