The Second Hundred Years

1967 - 1968

Dear Father Come Home With Me Now

6th September 1967

Episode 1

In the Pilot episode they discover Lukes frozen body in a glacier in Fairbanks Alaska. When he is unthawed he returns to his natural living state -- exactly the same age as when he froze - it was like time stood still. The government alerts Lukes son (now in his 60s) that his dad is alive -- and technically younger than him. They then return Luke home and all chaos ensues as Luke tries to adjust to the 20th century.

Oh Dad, Oh Dad, They Thawed Out Grandpa and I'm Feeling So Sad

13th September 1967

Episode 2

Luke attempts to get a job, in order to do this he must file for a Social Security Number. This turns out to be quite humerous in-deed as he ahs to report his income and work habits over the past century.

Little Lady X

20th September 1967

Episode 3

Luke discovers one of his pals from the old days is still alive and is homeless -- very upset he tries to help her win a claim she has on a san fransico hotel. She had won the deed in 1903 to the property the prestigious hotel now sits upon. After a small battle she ends up with free room and board for the rest of her life.

Pay Dirt

27th September 1967

Episode 4

Luke decides to start his own farm - right there in the city! he purchases some goats and a cfew other animals and have the Neighbors in an uproar! they pull him into court to try to prevent it from ruining their neighborhood.

A Simple Son of the Soil

4th October 1967

Episode 5

Luke decides he wants a job in his son's Law Firm.

Ungathered Moss

11th October 1967

Episode 6

Luke gets involved with a church singing group.

On Bended Knee

18th October 1967

Episode 7

Luke falls for the Cournal's daughter, a young woman who can't decide what she really wants. Luke goes so far as to propose to her.

Just Pay the Two Dollars

1st November 1967

Episode 8

Luke is accused of burglary and ends up in jail.At the court hearing he proves the accusation is false.

Remember the Maine

8th November 1967

Episode 9

Luke decides to join the Navy, The General tries to stop his application from being processed, to no avail. In desperation they send Luke's look-alike grandson in to fail the doctor's physical exam.

A Couple of Sad Dads

15th November 1967

Episode 10

Luke's son is given a telegram from Col. Garroway that was meant for Luke himself. The telegram was sent to Luke just before the avalanche. He was diagnosed with a deadly disease, and according to the letter, was only suppose to live a few months more. They think Luke is dying. But come to find out the cure to this disease turned out to be an extreme cold temperature and plenty of rest, which the glacier had already provided.So Luke is returned to a figure of fine health and should continue to live his extra long life.

No Experience Necessary

22nd November 1967

Episode 11

Luke once again tries to find a job,and he is suckered into working for a not so nice company when they learn how naive he is.

San Juan Hill

29th November 1967

Episode 12

Luke has to go to an aid of a friend,long deceased, of his from the Civil War. This friend's name has been besmirched, and Luke wants to set it straight.His friends grand daughter is alive however and the two of them come up with the truth before an actual hearring to get the records changed.

Luke Alikes

6th December 1967

Episode 13

Luke and Ken try switching places.

Let My People Go-Go

13th December 1967

Episode 14

luke gets involved with a group of hippies.

Lukes First Christmas

20th December 1967

Episode 15

Luke's first Christmas back is anything from dull, when he learns how modern day Christmas works. From electric lights, to simple shopping, Luke is totally amazed,but once again it is proven that family is the real meaning of the holidays.

The Abnormal Iceman

27th December 1967

Episode 16

Luke has to go to a doctor when he starts noticing abnormality's with his health and his behavior.

Tree-In

3rd January 1968

Episode 17

Luke decides to build a neighborhood Treehouse.

Right Of Way

10th January 1968

Episode 18

Luke tries to find the location of his old claim.

For Whom The Drums Beat

17th January 1968

Episode 19

Luke gets a lesson in Rock N' Roll.

The House That Needed a Carpenter

24th January 1968

Episode 20

A home siding salesman tries to convince Luke to buy from him.

Shine On, Harvest Moonshine

31st January 1968

Episode 21

Luke takes a stab at modern dateing,deciding that he is better off alone for now.

Love on the Double

7th February 1968

Episode 22

Ken's date confuses Him and Luke and all chaos ensues.

Dude Hand Luke

21st February 1968

Episode 23

Luke tells a story of how he got his Alaska Claim by winning in a poker hand.

Lucky Luke

28th February 1968

Episode 24

Luke wins a prize for being the 100th customer at a new supermarket.

A Different Kind of Bug

21st March 1968

Episode 25

A newspaper reporter gets wind of Lukes identity and tries to hound him for a story.

Luke and Comrade Tanya

28th March 1968

Episode 26

Luke's old friend Tanya finally dies, leaving Luke very depressed.

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Monte Markham•Arthur O'Connell

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Luke Carpenter / Ken Carpenter

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Harry Ackerman

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Hugh Benson

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Roswell Rogers

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Richard Michaels

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