Prime-time network TV listings for Friday December 18, 1981:
Program details:
| [CBS 8:00] The Dukes Of Hazzard [Reg]: Hughie Hogg Strikes Again
Season 4, episode 12 W: William Raynor, Myles Wilder D: Hollingsworth Morse With Nedra Volz (Miz Tisdale), Jeff Altman (Hughie Hogg), Ed Peck (Roy Winters), Buck Owens (Himself), Pat Studstill (Barclay), Roger Torrey (Norris). Hughie Hogg's latest scheme targets Cooter, whose garage is threatened with destruction so Boss Hogg can build shoddy condominiums on the land.
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| [ABC 8:00] Benson [Reg]: Stress
Season 3, episode 6 W: Rob Dames, Michael J. Weithorn, Bob Fraser D: John Rich With Stuart Pankin (Plumber). The Governor holds an encounter session with the staff.
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| [NBC 8:00] Alex And The Dobermans [special]
W: Richard Chapman, James Parriott D: Byron Chudnow With Jack Stauffer, Taurean Blacque, Jerry Orbach, Lane Binkley, Martha Smith. The exploits of Alexander Parker, a private detective who uses five smart Doberman pinschers he inherited from a carnival performer to help him solve crimes. The pilot episode depicts Alex's attempts to prove that his client, Susan Hamilton, is innocent of the murder of an art dealer. (Repeat program)
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| [ABC 8:30] Bosom Buddies [Reg]: All You Need Is Love
Season 2, episode 7 W: Terry Hart D: Joel Zwick With Stepfanie Kramer (Jennifer), Rita Wilson (Cindy), John O'Leary (Reverend), Devera Marcus (Violet). Henry signs up with a video dating service; Kip tries to lure Sonny into bed.
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| [CBS 9:00] Dallas [Reg]: Waterloo At Southfork
Season 5, episode 11 W: Linda Elstad D: Irving J. Moore With Leigh McCloskey (Mitch Cooper), Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth), Gretchen Wyler (Dr. Dagmara Conrad), Dennis Patrick (Vaughn Leland), Don Starr (Jordan Lee), Paul Sorenson (Andy Bradley), Robert Ackerman (Wade Luce), David Tress (Walter Sherr), Barry Nelson (Arthur Elrod), Patricia McCormack (Evelyn Michaelson), Dan Hamilton (Eric), Herbert Rudley (Howard Barker), Wiley Harker (Judge Berwin). Miss Ellie calls the family together to vote on whether J.R. should continue as president of Ewing Oil; Bobby tries to figure out a way to adopt baby Christopher without Pam figuring out who he is; Ray pulls out of his development deal, leaving Donna angry that he wouldn't confide in her or ask for help.
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| [ABC 9:00] Darkroom [Reg]
1. A Quiet Funeral W: Robert Bloch, Simon Muntner, Peter Allan Fields, Brian Clemens D: Curtis Harrington With Eugene Roche (Charlie), Carmine Caridi, Robert F. Lyons (Marty Vetch), Carmen Argenziano, John Medici, Misty Rowe (Leda). A gangster is in for an unwelcome surprise when he attends the funeral of his ex-partner, a forger who he robbed and left for dead. 2. Make-Up W: Jeffrey Bloom D: Curtis Harrington With Billy Crystal (Paddy), Sian Barbara Allen (Brenda), Jack Kruschen (Sam), Brian Dennehy (Roland), Signe Hasso (Mrs. Tremayne), Elvia Allman (Mangeress), Robert O'Reilly (Sebastian), Ronald Spivey (Burt Leeds). A magical makeup case transforms a loser into a winner.
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| [NBC 9:00] McClain's Law [Reg]: Portrait Of A Playmate
Season 1, episode 5 W: Gerald Sanford D: Michael O'Herlihy With Linda Thorson (Teri Fields), James McEachin, Burr DeBenning (Paul Blake), Jody Medford (Alison). McClain teams with an alcoholic ex-cop to investigate the murders of two teenage prostitutes.
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| [CBS 10:00] Falcon Crest [Reg]: The Tangled Vines
Season 1, episode 3 W: E.F. Wallengren D: Jack Bender With Nick Ramus (Gus Nunouz), Margaret Ladd (Emma Channing), Chao-Li Chi (Chao Li), Mario Marcelino (Mario Nunoz), Dana Elcar (Carl Reed), Cynthia Sikes (Barbara Munroe), Richard Roat (Mr. Walker), Ted Markland (Roadhouse Owner). When Angela thwarts their attempts to raise money to pay a large tax bill, Chase and his family decide to sell their New York City house.
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| [ABC 10:00] Strike Force [Reg]: Night Nurse
Season 1, episode 6 W: Michael Fisher D: Cliff Bole With Tab Hunter (Dr. Voorhees), Steve Sandor (Shuster), Lynn Carlin (Lorraine Klein), Fredd Wayne (Ryder), Edward Grover (Tidings), Nora Gaye (Nurse). Patients who were well on their way to recovery have been dying inexplicably at four hospitals -- including the one where Klein is taken following a heart attack.
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| [NBC 10:00] An NBC Family Christmas [special]
With Billy Crystal, Bob Hope, Jack Klugman, Rock Hudson, David Letterman, Barbara Eden, Regis Philbin. NBC personalities get together for an hour of Yuletide comedy and music.
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