Ep 6. The Candy Striper
- October 16, 1967
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8.2 (44)
In this episode of Family Affair season 2, titled "The Candy Striper," the Davis family takes in a young orphaned girl named Molly who has been hospitalized due to malnutrition. Molly must stay in the hospital for a few days to receive treatment, but she is grateful for the Davis family's care and attention.
While visiting Molly in the hospital, the Davis family meets a kind-hearted candy striper named Susan who is volunteering her time to bring cheer to the sick children. Susan quickly becomes a friend to Molly and the Davis family, and they are impressed by her dedication to helping others.
As Molly's condition improves, she becomes restless and wants to leave the hospital to go home with the Davis family. However, her doctor insists that she needs more time to recover and cautions against rushing her discharge.
In the meantime, Susan reveals that she is attempting to earn enough money to send herself to nursing school. The Davis family decides to help Susan by hiring her as a babysitter for their children, Buffy and Jody, and by introducing her to their wealthy friends.
As Susan spends more time with the Davis family, she begins to develop feelings for Uncle Bill, the family's caretaker. However, Uncle Bill seems oblivious to her advances and continues to see her as just a friend.
Eventually, Molly's doctor deems her healthy enough to leave the hospital and she is overjoyed to be reunited with the Davis family. As they say their goodbyes to Susan, Uncle Bill finally realizes the depth of her feelings for him and reciprocates, asking her to attend a charity event with him.
Overall, "The Candy Striper" is a heartwarming and feel-good episode of Family Affair that highlights the importance of kindness and generosity in helping others. It also addresses the issue of child malnutrition and the need for proper nutrition in child development.