Brady Bunch ahead of its time: no spankings!

[The Modfather]

I think when during the "Slumber Party" episode when the boys set up the trap in the front door and that bucket of flour falls on Mike I don't think the average father would just wag his finger and then laugh about it.

[sixfingers]

Originally Posted by Robert Tilton

Here is a general list of how other shows handled the spanking issue:

Little House on the Prairie: Alluded to but never done on TV. Usually especially in Half Pint's case (Laura) a stern look would have her break down. Usually the kids here just had to do more chores.

Andy Griffith: Depicted several times; not on camera as far as I know + in the "Mr MacBeevey?" ep Andy was set to spank Opie but didn't go through with it cause he trusted his son. It turned out all right at the end.

Cosby Show: None I know of

Family Ties: Same thing

Diff'rent Strokes: There was a show called 'The Spanking" where Willis of all people ended up spanking Arnold instead of Mr D. Of course Willis feels bad about it & learns a lesson about discipline in that typical "guilt trip" way. Arnold's butt was sore though.

Danny was spanked (albeit off camera) in at least one episode of Patridge family