I agree. Mr. Drysdale's super elite stepson, Sonny (played to the hilt by comedian Louis Nye), was one of the show's most famous characters. Nye played a very similar role (as Gordon Hathaway) on the STEVE ALLEN SHOW, which may have lead to this part. It makes sense because they were so alike.
Sonny, who has been going to college for 19 years! -- stops by to see his step mom and dad. Frustrated Mr. Drysdale confesses its high time Sonny get a job, so he gets him work as a door to door salesman in Beverly Hills?
Not too surprising he meets up with Ellie May.
This proves to be an interesting relationship, and funny as heck, all due to Louis Nye, a master of characters. Around this time, he had a hilarious role in GOOD NEIGHBOR SAM, starring Jack Lemmon.
Series writers Paul Henning and Mark Tuttle put together some memorable dialogue and one-liners. Sonny awkwardly proposing to Ellie is memorable.
Best of SEASON 4. EPISODE 21. Remastered dvd box set. 4 dvds. Released 2011. Catch the classic family cover with Jed and a pitchfork.
Sonny, who has been going to college for 19 years! -- stops by to see his step mom and dad. Frustrated Mr. Drysdale confesses its high time Sonny get a job, so he gets him work as a door to door salesman in Beverly Hills?
Not too surprising he meets up with Ellie May.
This proves to be an interesting relationship, and funny as heck, all due to Louis Nye, a master of characters. Around this time, he had a hilarious role in GOOD NEIGHBOR SAM, starring Jack Lemmon.
Series writers Paul Henning and Mark Tuttle put together some memorable dialogue and one-liners. Sonny awkwardly proposing to Ellie is memorable.
Best of SEASON 4. EPISODE 21. Remastered dvd box set. 4 dvds. Released 2011. Catch the classic family cover with Jed and a pitchfork.
