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Series regulars or semi-regulars in 'Newhart' from 1970-1982:



1970-1982 Episode Guide for 'Newhart':


(Episodes with dates prior to 1970 aired as reruns.)

October 25, 1982: In The Beginning. . .
Season 1, episode 1
W: Barry Kemp   D: John Rich

With Jack Dodson (Mr. Shaver), Natalie Core (Mrs. Hamilton), Merritt Olsen (Mr. Pomerantz), Beth LeGrant (Mrs. Pomerantz). Premiere of a series starring Bob Newhart and Mary Frann. In the opening episode, New York couple Dick and Joanna Loudon purchase the Stratford Inn, a remnant of colonial times in scenic Vermont.

November 1, 1982: Mrs. Newton's Body Lies A'Mould'ring In The Grave
Season 1, episode 2
W: Katherine Green   D: Will Mackenzie

With William Sanderson (Larry), John Voldstad (Darryl), Tony Papenfuss (Darryl), Bill Quinn (Priest), Dan Frischman (Mortician). Dick and Joanna are horrified to discover a 300 year-old grave in their basement belonging to a woman who was hanged as a witch.

November 8, 1982: Hail To The Councilman
Season 1, episode 3
W: Sheldon Bull   D: Will Mackenzie

With William Lanteau (Chester Wanamaker), Thomas Hill (Jim Dixon), David Byrd (Council Treasurer), Aaron Fletcher (Ollie Simpson), Estelle Omens (Dora Wanamaker), Toby Anderson (Council Chairman), Lois Foraker (Council Secretary). Dick gets his hopes up after two city officials suggest he run for town council.

November 15, 1982: Shall We Gather At The River?
Season 1, episode 4
W: Paul Robinson Hunter   D: Will Mackenzie

With David Muir (Delivery Man), Martha Reed (Party Guest). Dick is in the doghouse with Joanna when he persuades her to attend the town's annual River Party and repeatedly embarrasses her.

November 22, 1982: This Probably Is Condemned
Season 1, episode 5
W: Barton Dean   D: Will Mackenzie

With Richard Christie (Andy), Susan Watson (Mrs. Carlson), Roy London (Mr. Carlson), Jim Boeke (Inspector). The staff of the Stratford Inn pitch together to help Kirk get his cafe up to code after a surprise visit from the health inspector.

November 29, 1982: No Tigers At The Circus
Season 1, episode 6
W: Earl Pomerantz   D: Will Mackenzie

With Robert Moberly (Postman), Ryan MacDonald (Mr. Kenwood), Barbara Tarbuck (Ms. Fletcher), Michael Dunnagan (Guest), Elizabeth Hill (Guest). Dick becomes disenchanted with the Stratford when its application to be made a historical landmark is denied.

December 6, 1982: The Perfect Match
Season 1, episode 7
W: Stuart Silverman   D: Dick Martin

With Howard McGillin (Blake LeMaster). Leslie's high school sweetheart returns from far off places to ask for her hand in marriage, to Kirk's obvious displeasure.

December 13, 1982: Some Are Born Writers. . . Others Have Writers Thrust Upon Them
Season 1, episode 8
W: Emily Marshall   D: Will Mackenzie

With Earl Boen (Len Bicksel), Judith Kahan (Vicki Bicksel). Dick reluctantly helps an eager housewife try to make it big -- and quick -- in the literary business.

December 20, 1982: No Room At The Inn
Season 1, episode 9
W: Barry Kemp, Sheldon Bull, Emily Marshall   D: Dick Martin

With Milt Oberman (Silverbird), Kres Mersky (Silverbird), Bob Perlow (Silverbird), Kate Zentall (Joe's Wife), Terence McGovern (Joe), Vahan Moosekian (Alan Wiseman). Dick and Joanna's much-awaited first Christmas in Vermont ends up being not so traditional after all when a massive snowstorm strands them and everyone else at the Stratford.

December 27, 1982: The Senator's Wife Was Indiscreet
Season 1, episode 10
W: John Steven Owen   D: Dick Martin

With Penny Fuller (Maggie Dannon), Robert Hogan (David Dannon), James Hardie (John Fergus). A U.S. Senator's wife checks into the inn and holds a press conference to announce she's divorcing her inattentive husband.


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