An alcoholic, generous, eccentric father and a no-nonsense mother make a colorful life for a little girl in Texas of the early 1900s in this film, which includes the song " Call Me Irresponsible ". Based on the book by Corinne Griffith, screenpl ay by Jack Rose. Director George Marshall; stars Jackie Gleason, Glynis Johns, Charlie Ruggles, Laurel Goodwin, Linda Bruhl, Elisha Cook. Video: CLV. Audio: CX. Closed captioned.