Ep 7. Pretty As a Picture

My Three Sons season 3 episode 7, named "Pretty As a Picture," revolves around the Douglas family as they try to navigate through a series of challenges. The show begins with a shot of father Steve Douglas, played by Fred MacMurray, sitting in his living room, surrounded by his three sons. Steve is a widower and a structural engineer by profession.

The episode starts with Steve trying to capture a picture of his sons for their grandparents' anniversary. This proves to be a difficult task, as the boys are not keen on sitting still and posing for a photograph. Meanwhile, Steve is busy working on a new project, and one of his sons, Robbie, is trying to complete an art project for school.

As the story progresses, Steve's project gets delayed due to a shortage of cement, while Robbie's art project remains incomplete due to his lack of inspiration. However, when Steve visits the art class of Robbie's school, he meets his teacher, Miss Marguerite, played by actress Robin Raymond. Steve is impressed by Miss Marguerite's artwork and asks her to create a portrait of the three Douglas sons for their grandparents' anniversary.

Miss Marguerite agrees to take on the project and invites the Douglas family to her art studio. Once there, she puts the three Douglas sons in various poses, trying to capture their essence in her portrait. However, while they are all sitting for the portrait, one of the boys suddenly gets an idea for his brother's art project.

The episode culminates in a heartwarming way as the boys help each other with their respective projects, Robbie finally finishes his art project while Steve finally makes progress on his work project, and Miss Marguerite creates a beautiful portrait of the three Douglas sons. The show ends with a touching scene where the Douglas family presents the portrait to their grandparents, who are thrilled and overjoyed with the new addition to their home.

"Pretty As a Picture" is a heart-warming episode that touches on themes of family, teamwork, and perseverance. The show does an excellent job of highlighting the importance of collaboration and hard work and how they can lead to success. The episode includes heartwarming moments, especially with Miss Marguerite's character. The show also showcases real-world problems and the way they are overcome, making it relatable to the audience.

Overall, My Three Sons season 3 episode 7 is an endearing and heartwarming episode that is sure to leave viewers feeling uplifted and inspired. The episode reminds us of the power of art and how it can bring people together and helps us appreciate the beauty of family relationships.