Prime-time network TV listings for Thursday March 15, 1979:
Program details:
| [CBS 8:00] The Waltons [Reg]: The Tailspin
Season 7, episode 22 W: Claire Whitaker D: Walter Alzmann With Barry Cahill (Buck Vernon), Jerry Hoffman (Deputy), Kevin Geer (Chuck Turner). Jim-Bob's dreams are shattered when his poor eyesight keeps him from becoming an Air Corps pilot.
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| [ABC 8:00] Mork & Mindy [Reg]: In Mork We Trust
Season 1, episode 21 W: Michael Endler D: Howard Storm With Sandie Newton (Jennifer), David Wall (Julius), Bob Arbogast (Policeman). Mr. Bickley steals the Orkan age machine, causing Mork to go through a series of drastic age changes.
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| [NBC 8:00] Harris & Company [Reg]: Choices
Season 1, episode 1 W: Lee Reynolds D: Tom Blank With Rory Calhoun, Bibi Besch, David Westberg (Neighbor), Isabel Cooley. Series premiere. Bernie Casey stars in this family series as Mike Harris, a black widower trying to rear his five children in Los Angeles. Tonight, the Harrises diplomatically help a would-be singer and a nascent thief.
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| [ABC 8:30] Angie [Reg]: The Adjustment
Season 1, episode 5 W: Simon Muntner D: Jeff Chambers Angie longs for her old waitressing days after a painful day of shopping with Brad's sister.
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| [CBS 9:00] Hawaii Five-O [Reg]: A Very Personal Matter
Season 11, episode 19 W: Robert Janes D: Harry F. Hogan III With Fritz Weaver (Dr. Danworth), Simone Griffeth (Gerry Colby), Cameron Mitchell (Tom Riordan), George Groves (Walter Napali), Don Pomes (Dr. Savin), Alan Austin (Kona Emery), Connie Sawyer (Dr. Whitewood), Krash Kealoha (Dr. Lee). McGarrett tries to save a doctor suspected of supplying illegal drugs to young people from the vengeful father of one of his alleged victims.
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| [ABC 9:00] Barney Miller [Reg]: Computer Crime
Season 5, episode 20 W: Calvin Kelly D: Max Gail With Rod Colbin (Michael Harvey), Mabel King (Mother Zilla), Barry Gordon (Stanley Fine), Roger Aaron Brown (Dr. Keeling). A computer firm has difficulty retrieving embezzled funds; an educated young man claims to be under the influence of a voodoo curse; Barney's reconciliation dinner with his wife is postponed.
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| [NBC 9:00] Quincy, M.E. [Reg]: Semper-Fidelis
Season 4, episode 20 W: Robert Crais, Maurice Klugman D: Tony Mordente With Allan Miller (Capt. Collier), William Smithers (Col. Hamel), James Luisi (Col. Casey), Justin Lord (PFC Washington), Gary Wood (Congressman Able), Floyd Levine (Maj. Levy), John Karlen (Gunnery Sgt. Adams), Matthew Tobin (Maj. Phillips), Richard Caine (Lt. Ellis). Quincy investigates charges that a Marine drill instructor was responsible for the death of a recruit.
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| [ABC 9:30] Soap [Reg]: Episode 47
Season 2, episode 22 W: Stu Silver, Susan Harris D: Jay Sandrich With John Byner (Detective Donahue), Frank Coppola (Mel), Candy Azzara (Millie), Ruth Cox (Lisa), Michael DeLano (Reverend Sung). Jessica chooses between Chester and Detective Donahue; Danny finds Elaine's killer; Billy is kidnapped by Sun Cult members.
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| [CBS 10:00] Barnaby Jones [Reg]: Child Of Love, Child Of Vengeance (1)
Season 7, episode 22 W: Robert W. Lenski D: Michael Preece With Renne Jarrett (Claire Boyer), Byron Mabe (Paul), Richard Derr (Stuart Nettleson Jr.), Marlyn Mason (Eve Garrison), Pat Hingle (Wesley Garrison/George Garrety), Joanne Linville (Mimi Nettleson Chiles), Ilene Graff (Stephanie Capello), Susan Mullen (Diana Scott), Grainger Hines (Jamie), Richard Eastham (Lawrence Adams), Sondra West (Candy Kane), June Dayton (Marie Adams), Brendan Burns (Stan Clymer), Penelope Gillette (Miss Armstrong), Richard Stuart (Sgt. Keller). Barnaby's investigation into the death of a corporate executive leads him to a powerful religious cult.
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| [ABC 10:00] Family [Reg]: Ballerina
Season 4, episode 17 W: Edward Zwick D: Edward Zwick With Stephanie Zimbalist (Josie), Rene Auberjonois (Alvin), David Landsberg (Waiter), Fred Carney (Thomas). Willie captivates the heart of a famous prima ballerina, who considers abandoning her career to stay with him.
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| [NBC 10:00] Mrs. Columbo [Reg]: A Riddle For Puppets
Season 1, episode 3 W: Gregory S. Dinallo D: Edward M. Abroms With Barbara Mallory (Nun), Tom Scott (Officer Morrison), David Himes (Knapp), Helena Carroll (Nora Phelps), Erica Yohn (Aunt Lucy), Al Ruscio (Victor March), Michael Durrell (Sgt. Caplan), Jay Johnson (Noel Abbott). Kate Columbo goes after a psychotic ventriloquist who murdered the craftsman who made his dummy.
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