Eight Is Enough (1977)

S3E27 Marriage and Other Flights of Fancy (2)

Tom achieves his aspiration of becoming a published author when a magazine features his short story. However, he’s taken aback to discover it appears in a men’s magazine known more for its provocative "illustrations" than its literary merits. Meanwhile, David and Janet share the news of their engagement, but David becomes uncertain and abruptly departs on a cross-country journey, leaving Janet behind. In a different turn of events, Elizabeth is assigned to partner with a true nerd for a school project centered around a simulated marriage.