My World and Welcome to It The Night the House Caught Fire (Season 1, Episode 5)
TV Episode | Comedy

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My World and Welcome to It

The Night the House Caught Fire (Season 1, Episode 5)

TV Episode | Comedy

Lydia is sick in bed so Dad entertains her with stories. The first tale about a unicorn is a dud so Dad reminisces about his childhood and a memorable visit from his eccentric grandfather reliving the Civil War.

Director

Melville Shavelson

Writers

James Thurber (based on the writings of) | Melville Shavelson (written by) (conceived for television by) | Danny Arnold (story editor)

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Updated Oct 13, 1969

Release date

Oct 13, 1969 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 4 nominations

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10 cast members

Name	Known for
William Windom John Monroe John Monroe See fewer	Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971)
Joan Hotchkis Ellen Monroe Ellen Monroe See fewer	Legacy (1975)
Lisa Gerritsen Lydia Monroe Lydia Monroe See fewer	Airport (1970)
Douglas Fowley Grandpa (as Douglas V. Fowley) Grandpa (as Douglas V. Fowley) See fewer	Singin' in the Rain (1952)
Bobby Riha Little John Little John See fewer	Countdown (1967)
William Corcoran Roy Monroe (as Billy Corcoran) Roy Monroe (as Billy Corcoran) See fewer	The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964)
Vic Tayback Alexander Alexander See fewer	Alice (1976)
Joe Besser Fire Chief Fire Chief See fewer	The Desert Hawk (1950)
Ralph Montgomery Fireman #1 Fireman #1 See fewer	Then Came Bronson (1969)
Ken Greenwald Fireman #2 Fireman #2 See fewer	That Girl (1966)