Storyline

It's a Man's World is an American comedy-drama television series which aired on NBC from September 17, 1962, to January 28, 1963. Wes and Tom-Tom are friends going to college and with musician Vern share a houseboat. Wes also watches out for his younger brother Howie and the four of them deal with girls, jobs, and school. Occasionally the boys get serious but more often they use humor to handle situations.

First Aired

1962-09-17
Last Aired

1963-01-28
Creator

Peter Tewksbury
Genre

Drama, Comedy
Seasons

1
Episodes

19
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

NBC

Keywords:

houseboat child care young adult living with sibling

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Season 1

1. Four to Go

The fall school term is about to begin and Wes and Tom-Tom are concerned over finances. And so is How...More

The fall school term is about to begin and Wes and Tom-Tom are concerned over finances. And so is Howie, but for another reason - the bag with the newspaper subscription money he has just collected is missing.Less

1962-09-17

2. Stir-Crazy

Wes is uptight about his financial situation again. The grocery bill is due; Howie needs his share of...More

Wes is uptight about his financial situation again. The grocery bill is due; Howie needs his share of the cost for a gift for the coach; and the shoes need to be picked up at the shoe repair. And if things weren't bad enough, Tom-Tom invites a stranger he met at the local bar to stay with them for a few days.Less

1962-09-24

3. Molly Pitcher and the Green-Eyed Monster

It's Wes' birthday and Irene's got a big party planned for him. Wes has to make a run to Emmett to pi...More

It's Wes' birthday and Irene's got a big party planned for him. Wes has to make a run to Emmett to pick up some tires for Mr. Stott. On the way back, he ends up rescuing Nora, the free spirit, who has gotten herself into quite a pickle. The afternoon turns into an adventure and it's all Nora and Wes can talk about at the party. Irene, feeling quite left out and quite dull, can't help herself when she tells Nora off for having so much fun with Wes.Less

1962-10-01

4. Winning His Way

This episode deals with the fellow's attitudes related to money. Wes hates to go into debt for anythi...More

This episode deals with the fellow's attitudes related to money. Wes hates to go into debt for anything (since his parents were always in debt). Tom-Tom lives vicariously as he makes a series of ""deals"" to get himself a car. Vern, though initially conservative, learns from Tom-Tom that you have spend money to make money. Howie wants his motorbike, and has to learn the lesson of making sure that, in the end, you have the money to pay for it.Less

1962-10-08

5. A Drive Over to Exeter

Growing up is hard to do for Howie. His friends are passing on baseball to hang out with girls. And, H...More

Growing up is hard to do for Howie. His friends are passing on baseball to hang out with girls. And, Howie's got his own troubles with Marilyn Feeney.Less

1962-10-22

6. The Beavers and the Otters

It's a beautiful Indian Summer day. Irene and Wes watch as others enjoy the warm weather and outdoor ...More

It's a beautiful Indian Summer day. Irene and Wes watch as others enjoy the warm weather and outdoor activities. They can only hope for just a few hours alone together. After making many arrangements, they are finally able to take the day off to travel across the river and spend the day together. But the trip is bittersweet....Less

1962-10-29

7. Howie's Adventure

The camping trip that Tom-Tom, Vern and Howie have planned ends abruptly when Howie is struck by light...More

The camping trip that Tom-Tom, Vern and Howie have planned ends abruptly when Howie is struck by lightning. He seems OK after the accident so the guys decide to wait out the storm before returning to town to see the doctor. Sometime during the night, though, Howie wanders off.Less

1962-11-05

8. The Bravest Man in Cordella

""Ultimatum for Peace"" is the topic of Tom-Tom's manuscript. He's asked Molly to type it for him. M...More

""Ultimatum for Peace"" is the topic of Tom-Tom's manuscript. He's asked Molly to type it for him. Molly's boyfriend ""Scooter"", currently away in the military, is a 200 lb. ex-football player. When Tom-Tom begins to go out with Molly, Wes warns him of the danger if Scooter finds out. Tom-Tom refuses to let that worry him. When Scooter returns home on a two day leave, the whole town comes to watch the fireworks when Scooter meets Tom-Tom.Less

1962-11-12

9. The Man on the Second Floor

Howie's been begging Mr. Stott for a job but Mr. Stott won't hire him. Finally, Mr. Cleary offers How...More

Howie's been begging Mr. Stott for a job but Mr. Stott won't hire him. Finally, Mr. Cleary offers Howie a job working with him in the insurance office every day after school and on Saturdays. Howie's very pleased with his new job. When Mr. Stott finds out though, he becomes very jealous and uses blackmail to get Howie to quit working for Mr. Cleary.Less

1962-11-19

10. I Count My Life in Coffee Cups

Vern meets Jeri, who's been left at the drive-in by her date. Jeri's a waitress at the local luncheone...More

Vern meets Jeri, who's been left at the drive-in by her date. Jeri's a waitress at the local luncheonette and is tired of living in Cordella ""where nothing ever happens"". She learns from Vern, some valuable lessons about self respect and where your dreams can take you.Less

1962-11-26

11. Chicago Gains a Number

Tom-Tom's failing in three classes and receives an automatic suspension from school. When he tries to...More

Tom-Tom's failing in three classes and receives an automatic suspension from school. When he tries to see the dean, he's treated as just a number; number 1271 to be exact. He walks out, gaining his freedom from timetables and deadlines and returns to his hometown of Chicago. ""Cordella hasn't lost a son, Chicago has gained a number"". Arriving unannounced in Chicago, he finds the house empty. While alone, he gets the opportunity to relive how it would have been if he'd stayed in Chicago to join his father's business.Less

1962-12-03

12. The Macauley Profile

Wes, Tom-Tom and Vern agree to take a series of aptitude tests for Irene - with surprising results!

Wes, Tom-Tom and Vern agree to take a series of aptitude tests for Irene - with surprising results!Less

1962-12-10

13. The Long Short Cut

On his way to the library to return some books for Wes, Tom-Tom takes a short cut that turns out to be...More

On his way to the library to return some books for Wes, Tom-Tom takes a short cut that turns out to be the long way when he runs into Nora.Less

1962-12-17

14. The Long Way Around

There are a lot of chores to do and Wes can't do them all. He entrusts Tom-Tom to take care of a few ...More

There are a lot of chores to do and Wes can't do them all. He entrusts Tom-Tom to take care of a few of them; but Tom-Tom, as usual, can't keep focused long enough to get them done. As a result, his lack of self discipline ruins everybody's day!Less

1962-12-24

15. Night Beat of the Tom-Tom

Tom-Tom's got a very open view of marriage and female relationships. ""One and one make two people""....More

Tom-Tom's got a very open view of marriage and female relationships. ""One and one make two people"". When Nora cancels a date at the last minute to meet with an old 'friend', Tom-Tom even gives them his dinner reservation. As the night goes on, though, Tom-Tom discovers he's not as open-minded as he thought.Less

1962-12-31

16. Hour of Truth

Vern learns when he takes a quiz in a fad magazine that he's a 'social dud' . He decides he'll break ...More

Vern learns when he takes a quiz in a fad magazine that he's a 'social dud' . He decides he'll break out of that if he becomes more like Tom-Tom. Tom-Tom tells him to ""be yourself"" and to ""get your thoughts out of your head and into the world"". Vern decides that people will notice him more and respect him more if he just tells the truth and says what comes into his mind. So every day, he vows to ""take an hour of truth"" so expressing himself will be easier and easier. But always saying exactly what's on your mind can get you into a mess of trouble....Less

1963-01-07

17. The Unbalanced Line

Coach Bergstrom helps Wes get a scholarship to play football. This puts Wes in a real time crunch wit...More

Coach Bergstrom helps Wes get a scholarship to play football. This puts Wes in a real time crunch with work, school, and football. When Wes can't make time for Irene, it appears that Irene makes time with one of the psychology professors.Less

1963-01-14

18. Mutiny on the Elephant

It's Louisville or bust! Tom-Tom, Vern, and Howie are headed for Louisville on vacation with Mr. Stot...More

It's Louisville or bust! Tom-Tom, Vern, and Howie are headed for Louisville on vacation with Mr. Stott as the captain of the houseboat ""the elephant"". Mr. Stott burdens the boys with numerous 'abandon ship' exercises and lessons in river tides. All useful but absolutely no fun! The boys eventually trick Mr. Stott into leaving the boat while they take off for a few hours of fun; but the fun is short lived.Less

1963-01-21

19. Winter Story

Howie and Alma Jean are spending a great deal of time together; much to her mother's dismay. She just...More

Howie and Alma Jean are spending a great deal of time together; much to her mother's dismay. She just wants Alma Jean to grow up and quit acting silly. Meanwhile, Vern has his own problems. He's just dropped a 50 pound sack of potatoes on his guitar!Less