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Mister Ed S2E3 — Ed's Ancestors
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Mister Ed•Season 2•Episode 3

Ed's Ancestors

8.0/10 · 47 votesOct 15, 196130 min

Ranked #7 of 26 in Season 2•+0.4 vs season avg

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Ed is used as a model for a park statue glorifying the American Palimino, but Ed refuses to go any further when he finds out something about his ancestry.

Directed byArthur Lubin
Written byLou Derman, William Crewson
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Alan Young

Alan Young

Wilbur Post

Connie Hines

Connie Hines

Carol Post

Larry Keating

Larry Keating

Roger Addison

Edna Skinner

Edna Skinner

Kay Addison

Allan Lane

Allan Lane

Mister Ed (voice)

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Arthur Lubin

Arthur Lubin

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Lou Derman

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William Crewson

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Episode Summary

"Ed's Ancestors" is episode 3 of Mister Ed season 2. It scored 8.0/10 from 47 votes, ranking #7 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Arthur Lubin and written by Lou Derman, William Crewson, it aired on October 15, 1961.

Next: E4 · Ed the RedecoratorBest of Season 2