several episodesA series in the early 70s, based on James Thurber's characters. The daughter, Lisa Gerritsen als Lydia Monroe, wears braces, a retainer and even a headgear in some episodes. Lydia's character was very popular among young viewers. After the series was cancelled, NBC received a lot of mail in a write-in campaign, including a good deal from orthodontists who held up Lisa'a character as a role model for their frightened, young patients.