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The Bob Newhart Show
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THE BOB NEWHART SHOW
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MTM Enterprises, Inc. Production
for
CBS (Saturdays 9:30 PM EST)(seasons 1-5)(1972-77)
CBS (Saturdays 8:00 PM EST)(seasons 6)(1977-78)

Produced by David Davis and Lorenzo Music (first half of season 1)(1972)
Produced by Bill Idelson (second half of season 1)(1973)
Produced by Martin Cohan (season 2)(1973-74)
Produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses (season 3)(1974-75)
Produced by Michael Zinberg (season 4)(1975-76)
Produced by Michael Zinberg and Gordon & Lynne Farr (season 5)(1976-77)
Produced by Glen Charles and Les Charles (season 6)(1977-78)

US Comedy series 1972-1978 142 episodes x 30 min color
starring
Bob Newhart as Bob Hartley
Suzanne Pleshette as Emily Hartley
with
Peter Bonerz .... Jerry Robinson
Bill Daily .... Howard Borden

Marcia Wallace .... Carol Kester Bondurant
Patricia Smith .... Margaret Hoover (1972-73)
Larry Gelman .... Dr. Bernie Tupperman (1972-76)
Pat Finley .... Ellen Hartley (1974-76)
Will Mackenzie .... Larry Bondeurant (1975-77)
Jack Riley (II) .... Elliot Carlin
Florida Friebus .... Mrs. Lillian Bakerman
Penny Marshall .... Miss Larson (1972-73)
Renée Lippin .... Michelle Nardo (1973-76)
John Fiedler (I) .... Mr. Peterson
Noam Pitlik .... Mr. Gianelli (1972-73)
Lucien Scott .... Mr. Vickers (1974-75)
Oliver Clark (I) .... Mr. Herd (1976-77)

Directors include: Peter Bonerz, Alan Myerson, Alan Rafkin

Music Composed and Conducted by Patrick Williams

########### The Bob Newhart Show #############
############# season 1 1972-73 ###############
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CBS Saturdays 9:30 PM Eastern
24 episodes
Produced by David Davis and Lorenzo Music (first half of season 1)(1972) (13 eps)
Produced by Bill Idelson (second half of season 1)(1973) (11 eps)

1.1 [--] The Bob Newhart Show: FLY THE UNFRIENDLY SKIES
MTM Prod. no. 7251 (Copyright Date 12Sep72)
16Sep72 CBS Sat
produced by David Davis and Lorenzo Music
directed by Jay Sandrich.
written by David Davis and Lorenzo Music
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Stars:
Penny Marshall ........ Stewardess
Synopsis:
Bob's "Fear of Flying" workshop travels by plane to New York. All seems
to be going well as they board the plane for their first flight -- that
is, until the plane begins to move.

1.2 [--] The Bob Newhart Show: TRACY GRAMMAR SCHOOL, I'LL LICK YOU YET
MTM Prod. no. 7258 (Copyright Date 15Sep72)
23Sep72 CBS Sat
produced by David Davis and Lorenzo Music
directed by Jay Sandrich
written by Carol Gottlieb and George Yanok
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
King Moody ............. Deputy Chief Barnsdale
Mia Bendixsen .......... Student
Synopsis:
It's Vocation Day in Emily's class, and Bob feels left out when he's
not invited. At the last minute, he's asked to fill in, but Emily's
worst fears are confirmed when Bob fails to excite the kids' interest.

1.3 [--] The Bob Newhart Show: TENNIS, EMILY?
MTM Prod. no. 7253 (Copyright Date 22Sep72)
30Sep72 CBS Sat
produced by David Davis and Lorenzo Music
directed by Alan Rafkin
written by David Davis & Lorenzo Music 3
(on description: script by Harvey Miller)
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Synopsis:
Bob experiences pangs of jealousy when Emily's handsome new tennis
instructor comes to see him with an emotional problem -- namely,
his inability to turn down the women who are all uncontrollably
attracted to him.

1.4 [--] The Bob Newhart Show: MOM, I L-L-LOVE YOU
MTM Prod. no. 7252 (Copyright Date 29Sep72)
07Oct72 CBS Sat
produced by David Davis Lorenzo Music
directed by Alan Rafkin
written by Dick Clair & Jenna McMahon
director of photography Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Marilyn Child ......... Mrs. Walker
Synopsis:
Bob finds it extremely difficult to tell his mother that he loves her.

[--] 14Oct72 CBS Sat - no details

1.5 [--] The Bob Newhart Show: GOODNIGHT, NANCY
MTM Prod. no. 7254 (Copyright Date 6Oct72)
21Oct72 CBS Sat
produced by David Davis and Lorenzo Music
directed by Jay Sandrich.
written by Susan Silver
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Anna Aries ............ Judy
Penny Fuller .......... Nancy Brock
Richard Schaal ........ Chuck Brock
James Sikking ......... Dick
Jack Bernardi ......... Waiter
Synopsis:
Bob's old girlfriend comes to Chicago with her husband and calls on
Emily and Bob.

1.6 [--] The Bob Newhart Show: COME LIVE WITH ME
MTM Prod. no. 7256 (Copyright Date 18Oct72)
28Oct72 CBS Sat
produced by David Davis and Lorenzo Music
directed by Alan Rafkin.
written by Jerry Mayer
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Ric Carrott ........... Ronnie
Jack Bernardi ......... Waiter
Synopsis:
Carol tries to get Bob to approve her moving in with her new
boyfriend Roger, who has just separated from his wife. Bob refuses,
telling her she will have to make her own decision.

1.7 [--] The Bob Newhart Show: FATHER KNOWS WORST
MTM Prod. no. 7255 (Copyright Date 30Oct72)
04Nov72 CBS Sat
produced by David Davis Lorenzo Music
directed by Alan Rafkin
written by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Alice Borden .......... Lois Borden
Janice Carroll ........ Waitress
Synopsis:
Bob's divorced neighbor, Howard Borden, is convinced that his son,
Howie, doesn't really like him. Later, Howard's ex-wife convinces
him that Howie thinks he is the greatest guy in the world.

1.8 [--] The Bob Newhart Show: DON'T GO TO BED MAD
MTM Prod. no. 7262 (Copyright Date 7Nov72)
11Nov72 CBS Sat
produced by David Davis and Lorenzo Music
directed by Alan Rafkin.
Written by Gene Thompson
music composed and conducted by Pat Williams;
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: Douglas Hines.
Guest Cast:
Bob wants to watch football every Monday night. Emily feels this is unfair: their
other activities allow the couple only two nights each week to be together, and she
thinks they should do something that they both enjoy. This leads to an unresolved,
all-night argument that ends only when the two participants become exhausted.

1.9 [--] The Bob Newhart Show: P-I-L-O-T (pilot episode)
MTM Prod. no. 5536 (Copyright Date 13Nov72)
18Nov72 CBS Sat
produced by David Davis and Lorenzo Music
directed by Jay Sandrich.
written by David Davis and Lorenzo Music
director of photography: Maury Gertxman; film editor: Douglas Hines.
Guest Cast:
Louise Lasser ....... Joan Radford
William Redfield .... Arthur Hoover
Ron Masak ........... Mike Mitchell
M. Emmet Walsh ...... Jack Hoover
Helen Page Camp ..... Myrna Hoover
Robert Foulkes ...... Eric Hoover
Ted Foulkes ......... Scottie Hoover
Synopsis:
Bob and Emily have been trying for some time to have a child.
When they attend a party where the conversation turns to the subject
of children, they feel so left out that they decide to adopt a child.

1.10 [--] The Bob Newhart Show: ANYTHING HAPPEN WHILE I WAS GONE?
MTM Prod. no. 7260 (Copyright Date 17Nov72)
25Nov72 CBS Sat
produced by David Davis and Lorenzo Music
directed by Jay Sandrich
written by Martin Cohan
director of photography Paul Uhl
Synopsis:
As soon as Bob returns to the office from his vacation in Mexico, Jerry
announces that he is about to be married to a girl he met nine days ago.
Cynthia, a beautiful but domineering oral hygienist, becomes too much
for Jerry, and he realizes that he has made a mistake.

1.11 [--] The Bob Newhart Show: I WANT TO BE ALONE
MTM Prod. no. 7261 (Copyright Date 28Nov72)
02Dec72 CBS Sat
produced by David Davis and Lorenzo Music
directed by Alan Rafkin
written by Jerry Mayer
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Bernie Kopell ......... Dr. Arnold
Nora Marlowe .......... Mrs. Brandell
Helen Page Camp ....... Mrs. Prince
Synopsis:
Bob decides that for his own mental well-being, he needs some peace
and quiet. He moves into a hotel room by himself, leaving a confused
Howard Borden thinking that Bob and Emily have split up.

1.12 [--] The Bob Newhart Show: BOB AND EMILY AND HOWARD AND CAROL AND JERRY
MTM Prod. no. 7263 (Copyright Date 1Dec72)
09Dec72 CBS Sat
produced by David Davis and Lorenzo Music
directed by Peter Baldwin.
Written by Charlotte Brown
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Marilyn Child ........ Mrs. Walker
Synopsis:
Howard "floats" into Bob's office on Cloud Nine after having a tooth
pulled. He is so poetic that Carol tells Emily, "I want him." Emily
agrees to help Carol get him, and the two have an up-and-down romance.

1.13 [--] The Bob Newhart Show: I OWE IT ALL TO YOU ... BUT NOT THAT MUCH
MTM Prod. no. 7257 (Copyright Date 11Dec72)
16Dec72 CBS Sat
produced by David Davis and Lorenzo Music
directed by Alan Rafkin.
Written by Martin Cohan
director of photography: Paul Uhl
film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Synopsis:
Jerry decides there is something wrong with him because he never
becomes serious about any of the girls he dates. He asks Bob if he
can become one of his patients. Bob agrees, but they have to abandon
the plan when it begins to interfere with their friendship.

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Producer Bill Idelson takes over from David Davis & Lorenzo Music
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1.14 [--] The Bob Newhart Show: HIS BUSIEST SEASON
MTM Prod. no. 7268 (Copyright Date 18Dec72)
23Dec72 CBS Sat
produced by Bill Idelson
directed by Peter Baldwin
written by David Davis & Lorenzo Music
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: Douglas Hines.
Guest Cast:
King Moody ........... Ken Willet
Synopsis:
Christmas becomes a sad memory for Bob's group therapy session, and
it's evident that "'tis not the season" for everyone to be jolly.
Bob decides to invite the group over for Christmas Eve.

[--] 30Dec72 CBS Sat - no details

1.15 [--] The Bob Newhart Show: LET'S GET AWAY FROM IT ALMOST
MTM Prod. no. 7265 (Copyright Date 2Jan73)
06Jan73 CBS Sat
produced by Bill Idelson
directed by Jay Sandrich
written by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal
Guest Cast:
Joyce Van Patten ....... Connie Miller
Chuck McCann ........... Hal Miller
Synopsis:
Bob and Emily travel to a ski lodge that's nearly deserted except
for the annoying couple with whom they share a bathroom. After sitting
through a disastrous dinner, the Hartleys decide to leave -- only to
find themselves caught in the spotlight of the abominable floor show
they're trying to escape.

1.16 [--] The Bob Newhart Show: THE CRASH OF 29 YEARS OLD
MTM Prod. no. 7269 (Copyright Date 8Jan73)
13Jan73 CBS Sat
produced by Bill Idelson
directed by Alan Rafkin.
Written by Charlotte Brown
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Jill Jaress ........... Mary Ellen
Dan Barrows ........... Mr. Keeney
Jack Bender ........... Paul Sanders
Synopsis:
Feeling unfulfilled as a woman, and having just passed her 29th birthday, Carol
quits her job as Bob's receptionist. After having been gone for a while, Carol
suddenly shows up at one of Bob's group-therapy sessions and creates a situation
in which Bob finds himself more of a patient than a doctor.

1.17 [--] The Bob Newhart Show: THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN WRIST
MTM Prod. no. 7270 (Copyright Date 15Jan73)
20Jan73 CBS Sat
produced by Bill Idelson
directed by Alan Rafkin
Written by Bill Idelson
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Michael Lerner ........ Mr. Carolla
Joan Tompkins ......... Aunt May
Synopsis:
Bob refuses to wear the beautiful gold watch Emily gave him for his
40th birthday after he learns just how expensive it was.

1.18 [--] The Bob Newhart Show: THE TWO LOVES OF DOCTOR HARTLEY
MTM Prod. no. 7264 (Copyright Date 23Jan73)
27Jan73 CBS Sat
produced by Bill Idelson
directed by George Tyne
written by Gene Thompson
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Synopsis:
When one of his patients falls in love with him, Bob has problems at
the office and at home.

1.19 [--] The Bob Newhart Show: NOT WITH MY SISTER YOU DON'T
MTM Prod. no. 7266 (Copyright Date 31Jan73)
03Feb73 CBS Sat
produced by Bill Idelson
directed by Alan Rafkin.
written by Frank Buxton
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: Douglas Hines.
Guest Cast:
Heather Menzies ...... Debbie Borden
Mel Stewart .......... Mr. Dabney
Synopsis:
Swinger Howard Borden's 22-year old sister Debbie arrives to spend the week with him.
Emily arranges a blind date for her with Jerry Robinson -- and Howard suddenly turns
into an overprotective big brother.

1.20 [--] The Bob Newhart Show: A HOME IS NOT NECESSARILY A HOUSE
MTM Prod. no. 7271 (Copyright Date 6Feb73)
10Feb73 CBS Sat
produced by Bill Idelson
directed by Peter Baldwin.
Written by David Davis and Lorenzo Music
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Jenna McMahon ........ Shirley Wolfson
Dick Clair ........... Roy West
Synopsis:
Bob and Emily try to decide if they should give up their apartment
and buy a house.

1.21 [--] The Bob Newhart Show: EMILY, I'M HOME ... EMILY?
MTM Prod. no. 7273 (Copyright Date 14Feb73)
17Feb73 CBS Sat
produced by Bill Idelson
directed by Rick Edelstein.
Written by Martin Cohan
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Edward Winter ......... Professor Trainer
Alma Beltran .......... Marina
Jill Jaress ........... Mary Ellen
Jessica Myerson ....... Mrs. Warren
Synopsis:
Bob is upset when Emily takes a fulltime job with the Board of Education.
Emily explains that working full-time makes her feel wonderful, while
quitting would make her miserable. Bob decides to leave well enough alone.

1.22 [--] The Bob Newhart Show: YOU CAN'T WIN 'EM ALL
MTM Prod. no. 7272 (Copyright Date 22Jan73)
24Feb73 CBS Sat
produced by Bill Idelson
directed by Jerry London.
Written by Bill Idelson
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Vern Rowe ............. Moose Washburn
Jim Watkins ........... Phil Bender
Synopsis:
When a star pitcher for the Chicago Cubs credits Bob with saving his
career, the endorsement brings Bob a new patient, Moose Washburn --
a second-string player whose career is beyond a mere psychologist's help.

1.23 [--] The Bob Newhart Show: BUM VOYAGE
MTM Prod. no. 7274 (Copyright Date 28Feb73)
03Mar73 CBS Sat
produced by Bill Idelson
directed by Martin Cohan
written by Austin & Irma Kalish
director of photography Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Pat McCormick ......... Strange Man
Afraid that his practice, as well as his patients, will fall apart if he leaves,
Bob keeps resisting Emily's plans for a two-month European cruise.

1.24 [--] The Bob Newhart Show: WHO'S BEEN SLEEPING ON MY COUCH?
MTM Prod. no. 7275 (Copyright Date 6Mar73)
10Mar73 CBS Sat
produced by Bill Idelson
directed by Alan Rafkin.
Written by Jerry Mayer
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Herbie Faye ......... Mr. Atlee the Guard
Synopsis:
Recovering from another broken romance, Jerry Robinson accepts
Bob's invitation to spend a couple of days at his apartment. Bob
soon comes to regret his kindness.

########### The Bob Newhart Show #############
############# season 2 1973-74 ###############
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CBS Saturdays 9:30 PM Eastern
Produced by Martin Cohan

2.1 [25] The Bob Newhart Show: LAST TV SHOW
MTM Prod. no. 7355 (Copyright Date 11Sep73)
15Sep73 CBS Sat
produced by Martin Cohan
directed by Jay Sandrich.
Written by Charlotte Brown
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Don Dandridge .... Floor Manager 3
Synopsis:
Bob's therapy group insists that he accept an invitation for the group
to conduct one of its weekly sessions on television.

2.2 [26] The Bob Newhart Show: MOTEL
MTM Prod. no. 7360 (Copyright Date 18Sep73)
22Sep73 CBS Sat
produced by Martin Cohan
directed by Jay Sandrich.
Written by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Zohra Lampert ....... Janine
Synopsis:
A trip to Peoria turns into one long embarrassment for Bob when
Jerry introduces him to a pretty girl named Janine. Janine doesn't
seem to care that Bob is a married man.

2.3 [27] The Bob Newhart Show: BACKLASH
MTM Prod. no. 7352 (Copyright Date 21Sep73)
29Sep73 CBS Sat
produced by Martin Cohan
directed by George Tyne.
Written by Susan Silver
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Michael Conrad ........ Mr. Trevesco
Synopsis:
One of Bob's more masculine patients enthusiastically slaps him on
the back -- and, unfortunately for Bob, it throws his back out. Even
more unfortunately, Bob and Emily were supposed to be going to Mexico
for a vacation.

2.4 [28] The Bob Newhart Show: SOMEBODY DOWN HERE LIKES ME
MTM Prod. no. 7357 (Copyright Date 28Sep73)
06Oct73 CBS Sat
produced by Martin Cohan
directed by Jerry London.
Written by Peter Meyerson
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
John McMartin ........ Reverend Dan Bradford
Synopsis:
Rev. Dan Bradford seeks professional advice from Bob -- then makes a
startling announcement in his Sunday sermon.

2.5 [29] The Bob Newhart Show: EMILY IN FOR CAROL
MTM Prod. no. 7356 (Copyright Date 5Oct73)
13Oct73 CBS Sat
produced by Martin Cohan
directed by Alan Rafkin.
Written by Jerry Mayer
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest star:
Teri Garr.
Nora Marlowe ......... Mrs. Manning
Synopsis:
With Carol on vacation, Emily is elected to fill in as the receptionist.
Everyone loves the idea -- except Bob.

2.6 [30] The Bob Newhart Show: HAVE YOU MET MISS DIETZ?
MTM Prod. no. 7353 (Copyright Date 15Oct73)
20Oct73 CBS Sat
produced by Martin Cohan
directed by George Tyne.
Written by Bill Idelson
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Mariette Hartley ..... Marilyn Dietz
David Fresco ......... Mr. Brown
Synopsis:
Marilyn Dietz, a very attractive divorcee, creates a feud between Jerry
and Howard when she starts dating both of them.

2.7 [31] The Bob Newhart Show: OLD MAN RIVERS
MTM Prod. no. 7359 (Copyright Date 22Oct73)
27Oct73 CBS Sat
produced by Martin Cohan
written and directed by Martin Cohan.
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Jeff Corey ........... Dr. Scott Rivers
Monty Margetts ....... Nurse
Don Fenwick .......... Young Doctor
Synoopsis:
A rather embarrassing operation leads to romance between Carol and
her doctor. Everyone questions the relationship due to the new
couple's age disparity.

2.8 [32] The Bob Newhart Show: MISTER EMILY HARTLEY
MTM Prod. no. 7363 (Copyright Date 29Oct73)
03Nov73 CBS Sat
produced by Martin Cohan
directed by Jerry London
Written by Charlotte Brown
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Bill Quinn ........... Dr. Ralph Hodiak
Tom Patchett ......... David Robbins
Claudette Nevins ..... Hostess
Jay Tarses ........... Waiter
Synopsis:
Bob suffers an inferiority attack when a test reveals that Emily's
IQ is higher than his.

2.9 [33] The Bob Newhart Show: MUTINY ON THE HARTLEY
MTM Prod. no. 7309 (Copyright Date 5Nov73)
10Nov73 CBS Sat
produced by Martin Cohan
directed by Peter Baldwin.
Written by Tom Patchett & Jay Tarses
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Henry Corden ........ Nenn the Plumber
Synopsis:
Bob decides to meet the rising cost of living by raising his rates.
But the members of his therapy group revolt when he picks the most
inappropriate moment to tell them.

2.10 [34] The Bob Newhart Show: I'M OKAY, YOU'RE OKAY, SO WHAT'S WRONG?
MTM Prod. no. 7310 (Copyright Date 12Nov73)
17Nov73 CBS Sat
produced by Martin Cohan
directed by George Tyne.
Written by Earl Barret
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Synopsis:
Bob turns out to be an uncooperative patient when Emily makes an
appointment for them to see a marriage counselor.
Guest star: Katherine Helmond.

2.11 [35] The Bob Newhart Show: FIT, FAT AND FORTY-ONE
MTM Prod. no. 7311 (Copyright Date 19Nov73)
24Nov73 CBS Sat
produced by Martin Cohan
directed by Peter Baldwin.
Written by Bill Idelson & Harvey Miller
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Lilyan Chauvin ....... Olga
Bruce Kirby .......... Dr. Klein
Bob Ridgell .......... Mel the Repairman
Synopsis:
Determined to lose eight pounds from around his middle, Bob goes
on a strict diet. With Jerry's help, he joins a weight-reducing
class that seems to be populated mostly by women.

2.12 [36] The Bob Newhart Show: BLUES FOR MISTER BORDEN
MTM Prod. no. 7312 (Copyright Date 26Nov73)
01Dec73 CBS Sat
produced by Martin Cohan
directed by Jerry London.
Written by Tom Patchett & Jay Tarses
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Synopsis:
Swinger Howard Borden suffers a bad case of the blues when his young
son tells him about his marvelous new "uncle," who seems to have taken
up permanent residence with Howard's ex-wife.

2.13 [37] The Bob Newhart Show: MY WIFE BELONGS TO DADDY
MTM Prod. no. 7362 (Copyright Date 3Dec73)
08Dec73 CBS Sat
produced by Martin Cohan
directed by Jerry London.
Written by Jerry Mayer
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Dick Wilson .......... Milt
Ann Rutherford ....... Aggie Harrison
John Randolph ........ Cornelius "Junior" Harrison
Synopsis:
Emily's parents pay a surprise visit that makes Bob terribly
uncomfortable. Emily's father is gregarious, well-traveled, a war
hero, an outdoors man -- in short, everything that Bob isn't.

2.14 [38] The Bob Newhart Show: T. S. ELLIOT
MTM Prod. no. 7368 (Copyright Date 10Dec73)
15Dec73 CBS Sat
produced by Martin Cohan
directed by Peter Baldwin.
Written by Gerry Renert & Jeff Wilhelm
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Robert Riesel ......... Mr. Miller
Shirley O'Hara ........ Debbie Flett
Synopsis:
Bob's patient Elliot Carlin parades all his phobias and insecurities
as he prepares to ask Carol Kester for a date. He then finds it
even harder to accept her answer -- which is "yes."

2.15 [39] The Bob Newhart Show: I'M DREAMING OF A SLIGHT CHRISTMAS
MTM Prod. no. 7370, (Copyright Date 17Dec73)
22Dec73 CBS Sat
produced by Martin Cohan
directed by Peter Baldwin.
Written by Tom Patchett & Jay Tarses
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Gene Blakely ....... Dr. Ralph Tetzi
Synopsis:
Christmas Eve is almost spoiled when Bob is trapped in the office
because of a power failure.

[--] 29Dec73 CBS Sat - no details

2.16 [40] The Bob Newhart Show: OH, BROTHER
MTM Prod. no. 7367 (Copyright Date 31Dec73
05Jan74 CBS Sat
produced by Martin Cohan
directed by Peter Baldwin.
Written by Martin Cohan
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Raul Julia ...... Dr. Greg Robinson
Synopsis:
Jerry Robinson's brother shows up in Chicago after finishing dental school.
He takes over Jerry's life, his apartment, and his dental practice.

2.17 [41] The Bob Newhart Show: THE MODERNIZATION OF EMILY
MTM Prod. no. 7371 (Copyright Date 7Jan74)
12Jan74 CBS Sat
produced by Martin Cohan
directed by Peter Baldwin.
Written by Charlotte Brown
director of photography: Paul Uhl
Guest Cast:
Sharon Gless ....... Rosalie Shaeffer
J.J. Barry ......... Man in Market
Synopsis:
Emily decides to update her image with a kicky new wardrobe that she
says is youthful and Bob says is childish.

2.18 [42] The Bob Newhart Show: THE JOBLESS CORPS
MTM Prod. no. 7318 (Copyright Date 14Jan74)
19Jan74 CBS Sat
produced by Martin Cohan
directed by Peter Baldwin.
Written by Tom Patchett & Jay Tarses
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Millie Slavin ...... Shirley Ullman
Synopsis:
Depressed after losing his job with the airline, Howard accepts Bob's
offer to join his "out of workshop," a special therapy group for
the unemployed. (Bob extends the invitation at Emily's insistence
when Howard's attempts to help her around the apartment begin driving
her up the wall.)

2.19 [43] The Bob Newhart Show: CLINK SHRINK
MTM Prod. no. 7319 (Copyright Date 21Jan74)
26Jan74 CBS Sat
produced by Martin Cohan
directed by Peter Bonerz.
Written by Paul B. Lichtman & Howard Storm
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Henry Winkler ....... Miles Lascoe
Len Lesser .......... Mr. Schwab
Synopsis:
Hoping to make a contribution to society, Bob offers his psychological
counseling services free to a parolee out on an armed-robbery conviction.
But Bob seems to be more influenced by his patient's manner than the
patient is by Bob's therapy.

2.20 [44] The Bob Newhart Show: MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS
MTM Prod. no. 7320 (Copyright Date 28Jan74)
02Feb74 CBS Sat
produced by Martin Cohan
directed by Alan Rafkin.
Written by Tom Patchett & Jay Tarses
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Ron Rifkin ......... Jeff Boggs
Lou Cutell ......... Harry the Delivery Man
Synopsis:
At Jerry's urging, Bob hires a business manager to handle his money.
He ends up living on a meager allowance that affords him only such
luxuries as peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for lunch.

2.21 [45] The Bob Newhart Show: A LOVE STORY
MTM Prod. no. 7375 (Copyright Date 4Feb74)
09Feb74 CBS Sat
Produced by Martin Cohan
directed by Peter Bonerz.
Written by Martin Cohan
Director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Patti Jerome ....... Aunt Jessica
Dorothy Love ....... Lady in Elevator
Synopsis:
Howard falls head over heels in love with Bob's sister Ellen. Under
most circumstances, Bob would find this perfectly acceptable --
except that Ellen is getting married to someone else.

2.22 [46] The Bob Newhart Show: BY THE WAY ... YOU'RE FIRED
(not to be confused with #128 "You're Fired Mr. Chips")
MTM Prod. no. 7322 (Copyright Date 11Feb74)
16Feb74 CBS Sat
produced by Martin Cohan
directed by Peter Baldwin.
Written by Barbara Gallagher & Sybil Adelman
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Richard Schaal ....... Don Livingston
Gene Blakely ......... Dr. Ralph Tetzi
Jill Jaress .......... Mary Ellen
Dick Wilson .......... Man with Hat
Synopsis:
When Carol's new love interest interferes with her work, Jerry Robinson
doesn't seemed too concerned. But when it disrupts his love life,
he decides to fire her.

2.23 [47] The Bob Newhart Show: CONFESSIONS OF AN ORTHODONTIST
MTM Prod. no. 7323 (Copyright Date 19Feb74)
23Feb74 CBS Sat
produced by Martin Cohan
directed by Peter Baldwin.
Written by Tom Patchett & Jay Tarses
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Teri Garr.
Roger Perry ......... Dr. Frank Walburn
Synopsis:
While filling in for a fellow psychologist, Bob is surprised to find
that his first patient is Jerry Robinson, who is reluctant to reveal
his problem. A little prodding produces the startling admission that
Jerry is in love with Emily.

2.24 [48] The Bob Newhart Show: A MATTER OF PRINCIPAL
(not to be confused with #86 "A Matter of Vice Principal")
MTM Prod. no. 7324 (Copyright Date 26Feb74)
02Mar74 CBS Sat
produced by Martin Cohan
directed by Don Bustany.
Written by Arnie Kogen & Ray Jessel
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Milton Selzer .......... Mr. Brimskill
Lawrence Pressman ...... Ed Hoffman
Michael Conrad ......... Mr. Trevesco
Synopsis:
It's a matter of principal versus principle when Emily refuses to
skip one of her students ahead two grades at the elementary school
where she teaches.

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CBS Saturdays 9:30 PM Eastern
Produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses


3.1 [49] The Bob Newhart Show: BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING
MTM Prod. no. 4052 (Copyright Date 5Sep74)
14Sep74 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by Robert Moore
written by Charlotte Brown
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Synopsis:
Bob is faced with the possibility that his younger sister may move
in with her boyfriend, Howard Borden.

3.2 [50] The Bob Newhart Show: THE BATTLE OF THE GROUPS
MTM Prod. no. 4051 (Copyright Date 12Sep74)
21Sep74 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by Alan Rafkin
written by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
Guest Cast:
Howard Hesseman
Daniel J. Travanti ...... Victor Gianelli
Lenore Woodward ......... Mrs. Havlicek
Millie Slavin ........... Shirley Ullman
Synopsis:
Bob takes two of his therapy groups to a rustic retreat for a marathon
session that never progresses further than everyone's complaints
about the primitive conditions of their accommodations.

3.3 [51] The Bob Newhart Show: THE GREAT TIMPAU MEDICAL ARTS CO-OP EXPERIMENT
MTM Prod. no. 4056 (Copyright Date 18Sep74)
28Sep74 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by George Tyne
written by Coleman Mitchell & Geoffrey Neigher
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Julie Payne ........ Dr. Sharon Rudell
Tom Lacy ........... Dr. Stan Whelan
Synopsis:
Jerry Robinson suggests that all the doctors in the building form
a co-op to treat each other for free. This leads to chaos and hostility
that find expression in Bob's special all-doctor therapy group.

3.4 [52] The Bob Newhart Show: THE SEPARATION STORY
MTM Prod. no. 4054 (Copyright Date 27Sep74)
05Oct74 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by Peter Bonerz
written by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Kathryn Ish ........... Mrs. Heinsohn
Bryan O'Byrne .......... Mr. Doheny
Richard Stahl .......... Bellboy
Synopsis:
For the sake of their marriage -- as well as Emily's Master's Degree
and Bob's heavy work schedule -- the Hartleys decide that it would
be best if they took up separate residences.

3.5 [53] The Bob Newhart Show: SORRY, WRONG MOTHER
MTM Prod. no. 4067 (Copyright Date 4Oct74)
12Oct74 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by Jay Sandrich.
written by Charlotte Brown
director of photography Pat Uhl; film editor M. Pam Blumenthal
Synopsis:
Howard Borden is about to introduce his son to Ellen. He tries to
remold her into an image the boy will like.

3.6 [54] The Bob Newhart Show: THE GRAY FLANNEL SHRINK
MTM Prod. no. 4064 (Copyright Date 11Oct74)
19Oct74 CBS
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by Peter Bonerz.
Written by Jerry Mayer
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Edward Winter ........ Wes Greenfield
John Anderson ....... Mr. Charlie Colton
Mary-Robin Redd ...... Susan Wick
Jerry Fogel .......... Paul Hollander
Synopsis:
Bob gives up most of his private practice to become the staff
psychologist with a major insurance company. He soon learns that
it's possible for a man in the corporate world to do his job too well.

3.7 [55] The Bob Newhart Show: DR. RYAN'S EXPRESS
MTM Prod. no. 4059 (Copyright Date 16Oct74)
26Oct74 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by Alan Rafkin
written by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Paula Victor ........ Mrs. Della Vella
Maxine Stuart ....... Mrs. Chaney
Shirley O'Hara ...... Debbie Flett
Synopsis:
Bob's office routine becomes a wreck when Jerry hires a temporary
receptionist. She's a very nice but very vague woman who can't even
get Bob's name straight.

3.8 [56] The Bob Newhart Show: BRUTALLY YOURS, BOB HARTLEY
MTM Prod. no. 4062 (Copyright Date 25Oct74)
02Nov74 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by Alan Rafkin
written by John Rappaport
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Lawrence Pressman .... Ed Hoffman
Synopsis:
Having preached honesty in relationships to his patients, Bob decides
to follow his own advice. Immediately he offends two dinner guests
and starts an argument with Emily.

3.9 [57] The Bob Newhart Show: SHIP OF SHRINKS
MTM Prod. no. 4066 (Copyright Date 1Nov74)
09Nov74 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by Alan Rafkin.
Written by Coleman Mitchel and Geoffrey Neigher
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Dolores Sutton ........ Madelyn Kalisher
David L. Lander ....... Milt the Delivery Boy
Synopsis:
Bob's first literary venture turns out to be less than triumphant.
His embarrassment makes him reluctant to join a convention of
psychologists on a flight to Hawaii, especially when he finds out
that Howard is the navigator.

3.10 [58] The Bob Newhart Show: LIFE IS A HAMBURGER
MTM Prod. no. 4068 (Copyright Date 8Nov74)
16Nov74 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by George Tyne
written by Jerry Mayer
director of photography: Pat Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Richard Schaal ....... Don Livingston
Meg Wyllie ........... Mrs. Fleming
John J. Fox .......... Judge Fleming
Synopsis:
Carol's announcement that she's going to marry Don Fesler --
an unpublished poet with bad feet -- brings negative reactions from
her friends.

3.11 [59] The Bob Newhart Show: AN AMERICAN FAMILY
MTM Prod. no. 4069 (Copyright Date 19Nov74)
23Nov74 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by Peter Bonerz.
Written by Charlotte Brown
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Ann Rutherford ..... Aggie Harrison
John Randolph ...... Cornelius "Junior" Harrison
Synopsis:
Emily's plans for a wonderful turkey dinner go downhill when Bob's
mother and Emily's father begin insulting one another the night
before Thanksgiving.

3.12 [60] The Bob Newhart Show: WE LOVE YOU ... GOODBYE
MTM Prod. no. 4061 (Copyright Date 22Nov74)
30Nov74 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by Peter Bonerz
written by Charlotte Brown
director of photography: Paul Uhl
film editors: M. Pam Blumenthal, Michael Wilcox.
Guest Cast:
Ann Weldon .......... Adele Sinclair
Joan Tompkins ....... Mrs. Cowens
Synopsis:
Bob forms an all-women consciousness-raising group. He gets kicked
out after Emily joins and inadvertently points out some of the
unliberated areas in their own marriage.

3.13 [61] The Bob Newhart Show: JERRY ROBINSON CRUSOE
MTM Prod. no. 4055 (Copyright Date 3Dec74)
07Dec74 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by Alan Rafkin
written by Erik Tarloff
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Gail Strickland ........ Courtney Simpson
Synopsis:
After renewing an acquaintance with the beautiful and free-spirited
Courtney Simpson, Jerry decides to give up his dental practice: he
wants to follow his dreams of romance and adventure by taking
Miss Simpson to Tahiti.

3.14 [62] The Bob Newhart Show: SERVE FOR DAYLIGHT
MTM Prod. no. 4071 (Copyright Date 6Dec74)
14Dec74 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by Alan Rafkin.
Written by Jerry Mayer
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Paula Shaw ....Dr. Tammy Ziegler
Synopsis:
Bob thinks his chances of winning a doctor's tennis tournament are
pretty good until he learns that his doubles partner will be Emily.

3.15 [63] The Bob Newhart Show: HOME IS WHERE THE HURT IS
MTM Prod. no. 4065 (Copyright Date 17Dec74)
21Dec74 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by Alan Rafkin.
Written by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Bill Quinn .... Eddie the Mailman
Synopsis:
Facing the depressing prospect of returning home to Iowa to spend
the holidays with her domineering parents, Carol brings her troubles
to Bob's apartment. There she spends Christmas Eve pouring out the
disasters of her childhood.

[--] 28Dec74 CBS Sat - no details

3.16 [64] The Bob Newhart Show: TOBIN'S BACK IN TOWN
MTM Prod. no. 4057 (Copyright Date 30Dec74)
04Jan75 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by Peter Bonerz.
Written by Michael Zinberg
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Fred Willard .... John Emil Tobin
Synopsis:
Ellen's ex-fiancee, John Tobin -- a tall, handsome egomaniac in
suede and leather -- arrives in Chicago to win Ellen back. The
situation plays havoc with Howard's basic insecurities.

3.17 [65] The Bob Newhart Show: THINK SMARTLY -- VOTE HARTLEY
MTM Prod. no. 4070 (Copyright Date 3Jan75)
11Jan75 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by Bob Finkel
written by Coleman Mitchell and Geoffrey Neigher
director of photography: Pat Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
George Wyner ....... Rex Pottinger
Before he has a chance to say no, Bob finds himself running for
the chairman of the local school board against an incumbent who
hasn't attended a board meeting for six months.

3.18 [66] The Bob Newhart Show: THE WAY WE WEREN'T
MTM Prod. no. 4063 (Copyright Date 13Jan75)
18Jan75 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by Jim Burrows.
Written by Roger Beatty
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
David Knapp ............ Ralph
Joseph R. Sicari ....... Dennis Budmur
Wayne Tippit ........... Pilot
Gary Krawford ......... Co-Pilot
Synopsis:
Emily is more than a little curious about Bob's reluctance to talk
about a girl he used to date. Then Howard inadvertently spills the beans.

3.19 [67] The Bob Newhart Show: A POUND OF FLESH
MTM Prod. no. 4074 (Copyright Date 21Jan75)
25Jan75 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by Alan Rafkin.
Written by Jerry Mayer
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Dick Wilson ......... Mr. Berry
Synopsis:
Bob and Jerry have a falling-out when Jerry demands that Bob lend
him money for a new motorcycle.

3.20 [68] The Bob Newhart Show: MY BUSINESS IS SHRINKING
MTM Prod. no. 4053 (Copyright Date 27Jan75)
01Feb75 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by Alan Rafkin
written by Arnie Kogen and Ray Jessel
director of photography: Paul Uhl
film editors: M. Pam Blumenthal, Michael Wilcox.
Guest Cast:
Phillip R. Allen ..... Dr. Frank Walburn
Ray Stewart .......... Congressman Jerome Shetland
Timothy Blake ........ Midge
Mary Jo Catlett ...... Mrs. Engelhart
Jay Kogen ............ Jay
Synopsis:
With his confidence fading as fast as his list of patients, Bob
decides to follow Emily's advice and see a psychiatrist about his
problem.

3.21 [69] The Bob Newhart Show: THE NEW LOOK
MTM Prod. no. 4073 (Copyright Date 04Feb75)
08Feb75 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by Peter Bonerz
Written by Gordon & Lynne Farr
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Cliff Norton ........ Maury
Marcia Lewis ........ Dorothy
Synopsis:
Emily redecorates the apartment in antiques. Bob finds her choice of
furniture uncomfortable, unappealing, and hazardous to his health.

3.22 [70] The Bob Newhart Show: BOB HITS THE CEILING
(not to be confused with #72 "The Ceiling hits Bob")
MTM Prod. no. 4072 (Copyright Date 11Feb75)
15Feb75 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by Jay Sandrich.
Written by Phil Davis
director of photography: Paul Uhl
film editors: M. Pam Blumenthal, Michael Wilcox.
Guest Cast:
Al Stellone ....... The Plumber
Synopsis:
Bob breaks a long-standing rule against treating friends when he agrees
to counsel Emily's chum, whose marriage to a muscular gym teacher seems
to be breaking up.

3.23 [71] The Bob Newhart Show: EMILY HITS THE CEILING
MTM Prod. no. 4075 (Copyright Date 14Feb75)
22Feb75 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by James Burrows.
Written by Jerry Mayer
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Howard Hesseman
George Wyner ........ Rex Pottinger
Tom Newman .......... Spitball
Susan Davis ......... "Band-Aid" Pottinger
Synopsis:
Emily agrees to help operate a children's summer camp and tries to
persuade Bob to be one of the counselors.

[--] 01Mar75 CBS Sat - no details

3.24 [72] The Bob Newhart Show: THE CEILING HITS BOB
(not to be confused with #70 "Bob Hits the Ceiling")
MTM Prod. no. 4076, (Copyright Date 4Mar75)
08Mar75 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by Alan Rafkin.
Written by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Jess Nadelman ....... Bud Brey
Bill Quinn ........ Eddie the Mailman
Don Nagel ........... The Waiter
Synopsis:
Bob becomes the "oldest permanent psychologist in Chicago" when the
ceiling in his office collapses and he has to set up shop wherever
he can find the space.



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############# season 4 1975-76 ###############
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CBS Saturdays 9:30 PM Eastern
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses [73-83]
Produced by Michael Zinberg [83-96]


4.1 [73] The Bob Newhart Show: THE LONGEST GOOD-BYE
MTM Prod. no. 5054 (Copyright Date 3Sep75)
13Sep75 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by James Burrows
written by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
director of photography Paul Uhl
Guest star:
Tom Poston.
Synopsis:
Bob's old school friend Murdock is in town for a day to sell a
complex giveaway item to a Chicago cereal company. Bob invites him
to stay overnight at his home. The brief encounter stretches out
to a week when Murdock can't make his business connections. He
gradually takes over Bob's car, clothing, and most of his home life.

4.2 [74] The Bob Newhart Show: HERE'S LOOKING AT YOU, KID
MTM Prod. no. 5052 (Copyright Date 17Sep75)
20Sep75 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by Peter Bonerz.
Written by Gordon & Lynne Farr
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Richard Balin ..... Fred Goring
Vern Rowe ......... Trumpet Player
Don Nagel ......... Harvey the Waiter
Synopsis:
Howard insists on joining Bob and Emily's anniversary dinner at a
fashionable Chicago restaurant in order to enlist their aid in
popping the question to Ellen. But he chokes up in the clutch, and
Bob is forced to do the proposing for him.

4.3 [75] The Bob Newhart Show: DEATH OF A FRUITMAN
MTM Prod. no. 5063 (Copyright Date 25Sep75)
27Sep75 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by Peter Bonerz.
Written by Tom Patchett & Jay Tarses
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Synopsis:
Bob's patients observe tradition by planning a surprise party to
honor the fourth year of the group's therapy sessions. When an
unseen member, a Mr. Gianelli, threatens to turn the party into
a disaster, Bob kicks him out of the group. His decision meets
with instant group approval until Mr. Gianelli dies under a ton
of zucchini.

4.4 [76] The Bob Newhart Show: CHANGE IS GONNA DO ME GOOD
MTM Prod. no. 5058 (Copyright Date 29Sep75)
04Oct75 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by John Erman.
Written by Gordon Farr and Lynne Farr
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Brian Byers .......... Box Boy
Synopsis:
Emily accuses Bob of being stuck in a middle-aged rut and challenges
him to switch family responsibilities.

4.5 [77] The Bob Newhart Show: THE HEAVYWEIGHTS
MTM Prod. no. 5053 (Copyright Date 30Sep75)
11Oct75 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by Bob Claver.
Written by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Cliff Osmond ......... Leonard DePaolo
Marcia Lewis ......... Louise Gross
Synopsis:
Bob and Emily invite Carol to share her "heavy" experiences with
the "overweight workshop."

4.6 [78] The Bob Newhart Show: CAROL'S WEDDING
MTM Prod. no. 5060 (Copyright Date 8Oct75)
18Oct75 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by Michael Zinberg.
Written by Gordon & Lynne Farr
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Howard Hesseman
Robert Casper ......... Judge W.H. Tanner
Will Mackenzie ........ Larry Bondurant
Patrick Cranshaw ...... Old Gentleman
Vincent Milana ........ First Moving Man
Rick Mancini .......... Second Moving Man
Synopsis:
A blind-date-initiated, 12-hour romance culminates in Carol Kester's
civil marriage to a handsome travel agent.

4.7 [79] The Bob Newhart Show: SHRINKS ACROSS THE SEA
MTM Prod. no. 5061 (Copyright Date 17Oct75)
25Oct75 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by Bob Claver
Written by Douglas Arango and Phil Doran
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
René Auberjonois ....Dr. Alan Durocher
Françoise Ruggieri ..... Louise
Richard Foronjy ........ Cabdriver Artie Berkowitz
Synopsis:
Bob and Emily Hartley suffer international complications when they host a
French psychologist in their home as part of a medical exchange program.

4.8 [80] The Bob Newhart Show: WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT, ALBERT?
MTM Prod. no. 5059 (Copyright Date 28Oct75)
01Nov75 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by Michael Zinberg.
Written by Phil Davis
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Keenan Wynn ........... Dr. Eugene Albert
Tom Fitzsimmons ....... Webb Franklyn
Synopsis:
Bob is depressed by his seeming lack of success as a psychologist.
He seeks help from his old college professor, who manages to heighten
his despair by informing him that psychology is all nonsense.

4.9 [81] The Bob Newhart Show: WHO IS MISTER X?
MTM Prod. no. 5056 (Copyright Date 5Nov75
08Nov75 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by Peter Bonerz.
Written by Bruce Kane
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Jennifer Warren ...... Ruth Corley
Alan Manson .......... Congressman Emmet Avery
Claudette Duffy ...... Sister Mary Catherine
Synopsis:
Bob accepts a seemingly innocent invitation to appear as the guest
on a TV discussion program. He winds up in the jaws of a dilemma
when the show host turns out to have the disposition of a shark.

4.10 [82] The Bob Newhart Show: SEEMED LIKE A GOOD IDEA AT THE TIME
MTM Prod. no. 5051 (Copyright Date 6Nov75)
15Nov75 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by Richard Kinon.
written by: Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Phillip R. Allen ...... Dr. Frank Walburn
Titos Vandis .......... Gene the Janitor
Synopsis:
Bob moves up in the world from the seventh to the tenth floor when
he joins the firm of a swinging psychiatrist.

4.11 [83] The Bob Newhart Show: OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS
MTM Prod. no. 5065 (Copyright Date 14Nov75)
22Nov75 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by James Burrows.
Written by Bruce Kane
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Janet Meshad ......... Elaine
Synopsis:
It's a stag Thanksgiving for Bob when Emily flies off to join a
family reunion, leaving Bob to share the holiday with his male buddies.

4.12 [84] The Bob Newhart Show: FATHERS & SONS & MOTHERS
MTM Prod. no. 5057 (Copyright Date 24Nov75)
29Nov75 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg
directed by James Burrows.
Written by Arnold Kane
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
William Daniels ....Edgar T. Vickers Jr.
Synopsis:
Bob suffers family problems when his mother becomes a houseguest
and an elderly patient involves him in a parent-child vendetta.

4.13 [85] The Bob Newhart Show: THE ARTICLE
MTM Prod. no. 5062 (Copyright Date 02Dec75)
06Dec75 CBS Sat
produced & directed by by Michael Zinberg
written by Erik Tarloff
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Ellen Weston ......... Dr. Sarah Harris
Jack O'Leary ......... Plumber Roland Sneed
Synopsis:
When she's given an assignment to see what makes a bunch of doctors
tick, inquiring news reporter Ellen Hartley gives Bob and his medical
cohorts the tell-it-like-it-is treatment.

4.14 [86] The Bob Newhart Show: A MATTER OF VICE PRINCIPAL
(not to be confused with #48 "A Matter of Principal")
MTM Prod. no. 5069 (Copyright Date 8Dec75)
13Dec75 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg
directed by Peter Bonerz.
Written by Gordon and Lynne Farr
director of photography: Paul Uhl
Guest Cast:
Nora Marlowe ....Joanie
Frances Lee McGain ....Janet Hoffman
Synopsis:
Emily must contend with irate teachers, hamsters, and an escaped
snake when she's unexpectedly upped to the position of school vice
principal.

4.15 [87] The Bob Newhart Show: BOB HAS TO HAVE HIS TONSILS OUT, SO HE SPENDS CHRISTMAS EVE IN THE HOSPITAL
MTM Prod. no. 5068 (Copyright Date 15Dec75)
20Dec75 CBS Sat
produced by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
directed by James Burrows.
Written by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Graham Jarvis
Synopsis:
Christmas Eve finds Bob in the hospital with tonsillitis and an impending operation.
Meanwhile, his friends are all suffering from an attack of Christmas-itis.

[--] 27Dec76 CBS Sat - no details

4.16 [88] The Bob Newhart Show: NO SALE
MTM Prod. no. 5055 (Copyright Date 30Dec75)
03Jan76 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg
directed by Eddie Ryder.
Written by Michael Zinberg
director of photography: Paul Uhl
film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Malcolm Atterbury ....... Mr. Arbogast
Synopsis:
Bob becomes his patient's partner in a get-rich-quick real-estate venture.

4.17 [89] The Bob Newhart Show: CAROL AT 6:01
MTM Prod. no. 5066 (Copyright Date 6Jan76)
10Jan76 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg
directed by Peter Bonerz.
Written by Gordon & Lynne Farr
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Will Mackenzie ........ Larry Bondurant
Synopsis:
Bob contends with a patient's delusion that her bingo game is fixed, staggers through
a series of wild poker parties, and watches in wonder as his secretary slowly smothers
under an attack of love.

4.18 [90] The Bob Newhart Show: WARDEN GORDEN BORDEN
MTM Prod. no. 5070 (Copyright Date 12Dec75)
17Jan76 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg
directed by James Burrows.
Written by Gordon & Lynne Farr
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
William Redfield ....... Gorden Borden
Synopsis:
Howard's game-warden brother comes to Chicago to witness the mating of two
whooping cranes -- and stays to make a play for Howard's girlfriend.

4.19 [91] The Bob Newhart Show: MY BOY GUILLERMO
MTM Prod. no. 5071 (Copyright Date 20Jan76)
24Jan76 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg
directed by Alan Myerson
Written by Sy Rosen
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Gail Strickland ....... Courtney Simpson
Matthew Laborteaux .... Richie
Synopsis:
Jerry Robinson's depression turns to instant joy when a globe-trotting
ex-flame suddenly re-enters his life and proposes.

4.20 [92] The Bob Newhart Show: DUKE OF DUNK
MTM Prod. no. 5072 (Copyright Date 26Jan76)
31Jan76 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg
directed by Peter Bonerz.
Written by Douglas Arango and Phil Doran
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Anthony Costello .... Dwayne Granger
Synopsis:
A professional basketball team hires Bob to give a psychological
assist to its superstar.

4.21 [93] The Bob Newhart Show: GUARANTEED NOT TO SHRINK
MTM Prod. no. 5067 (Copyright Date 3Feb76)
07Feb76 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg
directed by James Burrows.
Written by Sy Rosen
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Will Mackenzie .... Larry Bondurant
Synopsis:
Bob develops a unique psychological problem when his receptionist, Carol,
decides to resume her college career and become a psychologist.

4.22 [94] The Bob Newhart Show: BIRTH OF A SALESMAN
MTM Prod. no. 5074 (Copyright Date 11Feb76)
14Feb76 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg
directed by John C. Chulay.
Written by Sy Rosen
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Synopsis:
The Hartleys are bombarded with legal hassles when Bob is sued by
a shy patient and Emily decides to fight a parking ticket.

4.23 [95] The Bob Newhart Show: THE BOY NEXT DOOR
MTM Prod. no. 5073 (Copyright Date 17Feb76)
21Feb76 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg
directed by Peter Bonerz.
Written by Hugh H. Wilson
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Amzie Strickland ....... Mrs. Walker
Brooke Adams ........... Mitzi Margolis
Synopsis:
The Hartleys entertain Howard Borden's young son and hire a beauty
queen as his babysitter.

4.24 [96] The Bob Newhart Show: PEEPER TWO
MTM Prod. no. 5075 (Copyright Date 25Feb76)
28Feb76 CBS Sat
produced & directed by by Michael Zinberg
Written by Tom Patchett & Jay Tarses
director of photography: Paul Uhl.
Guest Cast:
Tom Poston
Sally Stark ........ Sharon
Synopsis:
Cliff Murdock, Bob's old laugh-a-minute college buddy, affectionately
known as The Peeper, pays a return visit.

########### The Bob Newhart Show #############
############# season 5 1976-77 ###############
##############################################
CBS Saturdays 9:30 PM Eastern
24 episodes
Produced by Michael Zinberg and Gordon & Lynne Farr

5.1 [97] The Bob Newhart Show: ENTER MRS. PEEPER
MTM Prod. no. 6066 (Copyright Date 17Sep76)
25Sep76 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg and Gordon & Lynne Farr
directed by Michael Zinberg.
Written by Gordon and Lynne Farr
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent.
Guest Cast:
Tom Poston.
Charles Thomas Murphy .. Messenger
Jay Tarses ............. Waiter
Synopsis:
Bob receives a telegram saying that his old college chum, "The Peeper,"
is coming to Chicago and bringing a surprise. The surprise turns out
to be a brand-new bride.

5.2 [98] The Bob Newhart Show: CAGED FURY
MTM Prod. no. 6062 (Copyright Date 17Sep76)
02Oct76 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg and Gordon & Lynne Farr
directed by Michael Zinberg.
Written by Gordon & Lynne Farr
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Synopsis:
The Hartleys miss their friend's gala Fourth of July Bicentennial
party celebration when they become trapped in a storage locker.

5.3 [99] The Bob Newhart Show: SOME OF MY BEST FRIENDS ARE ...
MTM Prod. no. 6054 (Copyright Date 27Sep76)
09Oct76 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg and Gordon & Lynne Farr
directed by James Burrows.
Written by Patricia Jones and Donald Reiker
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent.
Guest Cast:
Howard Hesseman.
Synopsis:
Bob's therapy group has an unexpected visitor when a friendly homosexual joins
in the sessions.

5.4 [100] The Bob Newhart Show: STILL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
MTM Prod. no. 6061 (Copyright Date 4Oct76)
16Oct76 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg and Gordon & Lynne Farr
directed by Alan Myerson.
Written by Hugh Wilson
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Leonard Stone ....... Dr. Ned Podbillion
Synopsis:
The Hartleys take a vacation. In their absence, Howard undergoes
a crash psychological program that changes his entire personality.

5.5 [101] The Bob Newhart Show: THE GREAT RENT STRIKE
MTM Prod. no. 6059 (Copyright Date 3Sep76)
23Oct76 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg and Gordon & Lynne Farr
directed by John C. Chulay.
Written by David Lloyd
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent.
Synopsis:
The Hartley apartment becomes a hot and cold battleground when the
good doctor declares psychological warfare on his landlord.

5.6 [102] The Bob Newhart Show: ET TU, CAROL?
MTM Prod. no. 6058 (Copyright Date 20Oct76)
30Oct76 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg and Gordon & Lynne Farr
directed by Alan Myerson.
Written by Gary David Goldberg
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent.
Guest Cast:
Shirley O'Hara ........ Debbie Flett
Guest Cast:
Both Bob's receptionist and a Buddha figure with a clock in its
navel give the psychologist a hard time.

5.7 [103] The Bob Newhart Show: SEND THIS BOY TO CAMP
MTM Prod. no. 6067 (Copyright Date 3Nov76)
06Nov76 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg and Gordon & Lynne Farr
directed by Michael Zinberg.
Written by David Lloyd
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Michael LeClair ....... Phil Dorigo
Tierre Turner ......... Wally Carson
Fil Formicola .... Man at Elevator

Synopsis:
Bob and his friends host an orphan contingent for a wildly improbable
camping-out experience.

5.8 [104] The Bob Newhart Show: A CRIME MOST FOUL
MTM Prod. no. 6064 (Copyright Date 10Nov76)
13Nov76 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg and Gordon & Lynne Farr
directed by John C. Chulay.
Written by Sy Rosen
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent.
Synopsis:
Bob turns amateur detective when he believes that his expensive tape
recorder has been stolen.

5.9 [105] The Bob Newhart Show: THE SLAMMER
MTM Prod. no. 6070 (Copyright Date 17Nov76)
20Nov76 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg and Gordon & Lynne Farr
directed by Michael Zinberg.
Written by Gordon & Lynne Farr
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent.
Guest Cast:
Tom Poston.
Rhodes Reason ........ Man
Kim O'Brien .......... Kim
Lucy Lee Flippin ..... Darva
Synopsis:
Bob and his friend "The Peeper" take a trip down Memory Lane and wind
up in the slammer.

5.10 [106] The Bob Newhart Show: JERRY'S RETIREMENT
MTM Prod. no. 6051 (Copyright Date 24Nov76)
27Nov76 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg and Gordon & Lynne Farr
directed by Alan Myerson.
Written by Hugh Wilson
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent.
Guest Cast:
John Randolph .... Cornelius "Junior" Harrison
Synopsis:
Bob defends the work ethic when Jerry comes into a pile of money
and promptly retires from the dental profession.

5.11 [107] The Bob Newhart Show: HERE'S TO YOU, MRS ROBINSON
MTM Prod. no. 6056 (Copyright Date 20Oct76)
04Dec76 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg and Gordon & Lynne Farr
directed by James Burrows.
Written by Gordon and Lynne Farr
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent.
Guest Cast:
Fred D. Scott .......... Mr. Robinson
Lucy Landau ............ Jerry's Mother
Synopsis:
Jerry, retired orthodontist and orphan, takes off on a world tour
to search for his long-lost parents.

5.12 [108] The Bob Newhart Show: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
MTM Prod. no. 6068 (Copyright Date 7Dec76)
11Dec76 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg and Gordon & Lynne Farr
directed by Peter Bonerz.
Written by Sy Rosen
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Synopsis:
Bob undergoes a shock when his mother announces that she has
separated from his father after 47 years of marriage.

[--] 18Dec76 CBS Sat - no details

5.13 [109] The Bob Newhart Show: MAKING UP IS THE THING TO DO
MTM Prod. no. 6072 (Copyright Date 22Dec76)
25Dec76 CBS Sat
Produced by Michael Zinberg and Gordon & Lynne Farr
directed by Harvey Medlinsky.
Written by Gordon & Lynne Farr
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent.
Synopsis:
Bob takes on the role of Christmas peacemaker when he attempts to
reconcile his parents.

[--] 01Jan77 - CBS Sat - no details

5.14 [110] The Bob Newhart Show: LOVE IS THE BLINDEST
MTM Prod. no. 6063 (Copyright Date 3Jan77)
08Jan77 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg and Gordon & Lynne Farr
directed by Will MacKenzie.
Written by Gary David Goldberg
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent.
Guest Cast:
Mary Ann Chin ........ Andrea Duff
Synopsis:
Bob watches in amazement as one of his patients supports a blossoming
romance with a tissue of lies.

5.15 [111] The Bob Newhart Show: THE IRONWOOD EXPERIENCE
MTM Prod. no. 6065 (Copyright Date 12Jan77)
15Jan77 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg and Gordon & Lynne Farr
directed by Peter Bonerz.
Written by Phil Davis
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent.
Guest Cast:
Max Showalter ........ Dr. Morgan
Synopsis:
Bob's invitation to lecture at a prestigious sex seminar results in
distress when the audience shows up nude.

5.16 [112] The Bob Newhart Show: OF MICE OR MEN
MTM Prod. no. 6053 (Copyright Date 18Jan77)
22Jan77 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg and Gordon & Lynne Farr
directed by Peter Bonerz.
Written by Bruce Kane;
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Betty Kean ........ Flo
Synopsis:
Bob runs into marital problems when he brings his therapy group
home for a wild role-playing encounter.

5.17 [113] The Bob Newhart Show: HALLS OF HARTLEY
MTM Prod. no. 6055 (Copyright Date 24Jan77)
29Jan77 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg and Gordon & Lynne Farr
directed by James Burrows.
Written by Michael Zinberg
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent.
Guest Cast:
Addison Powell ...... Dr. Scranton
Craig Wasson ........ Chuck Morgan
James Burrows ....... Maintenance Man
Synopsis:
Bob succumbs to the pressures of living in a big city and desperately
seeks employment of a small rural college.

5.18 [114] The Bob Newhart Show: THE HEARTBREAK KIDD
MTM Prod. no. 6052 (Copyright Date 1Feb77)
05Feb77 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg and Gordon & Lynne Farr
directed by Dick Martin.
Written by Sy Rosen
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guerst Cast:
Tovah Feldshuh ....... Veronica Kidd
Synopsis:
Bob thinks that Veronica Kidd, a student trainee, has fallen in love
with him.

5.19 [115] The Bob Newhart Show: DEATH BE MY DETINY
MTM Prod. no. 6073 (Copyright Date 9Feb77)
12Feb77 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg and Gordon & Lynne Farr
directed by Michael Zinberg.
Written by Sy Rosen
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Tom Patchett ....... Dave Death
Lieux Dressler ..... Lady on Elevator
Synopsis:
Bob strikes out against a friend's fear of falling, but succumbs
to the same phobia himself when he is subjected to a harrowing
elevator experience.

5.20 [116] The Bob Newhart Show: TAXATION WITHOUT CELEBRATION
MTM Prod. no. 6060 (Copyright Date 8Oct76)
19Feb77 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg and Gordon & Lynne Farr
directed by Peter Bonerz.
Written by Sy Rosen
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Vince Martorano ..... Chauffeur
Drew Michaels ....... Bellboy
Synopsis:
Bob's memory is taxed to the limit when he forgets that April 15
is the Federal income tax deadline -- and also the date of the
Hartleys' seventh wedding anniversary.

5.21 [117] The Bob Newhart Show: DESPERATE SESSIONS
MTM Prod. no. 6071 (Copyright Date 23Feb77)
26Feb77 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg and Gordon & Lynne Farr
directed by Dick Martin
Written by Michael Zinberg & Martin Davidson
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent.
Guest Cast:
Robert Pine .......... Mel
Richard Dioguardi .... Bank Guard
Ron Vernan ........... Police Officer
Synopsis:
Bob is held hostage in his office by a friendly bank robber.

5.22 [118] The Bob Newhart Show: THE MENTOR
MTM Prod. no. 6069 (Copyright Date 2Mar77)
05Mar77 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg and Gordon & Lynne Farr
directed by Michael Zinberg.
Written by Gary David Goldberg
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Synopsis:
A despondent friend accepts Bob's suggestion and turns the
psychologist's reception area into a mini-Polynesian village.

5.23 [119] The Bob Newhart Show: SHRINKING VIOLENCE
MTM Prod. no. 6074 (Copyright Date 9Mar77)
12Mar77 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg and Gordon & Lynne Farr
directed by Peter Bonerz.
Written by Sy Rosen
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Bob Ridgell ......... Marvin
Marsha Kramer ....... Receptionist
Synopsis:
Bob offers sound psychological advice to his wife and his therapy
group on how to handle anger. Then he proceeds to blow up himself.

5.24 [120] The Bob Newhart Show: YOU'RE HAVING MY HARTLEY
MTM Prod. no. 6075 (Copyright Date 15Mar77)
19Mar77 CBS Sat
produced by Michael Zinberg and Gordon & Lynne Farr
directed by Peter Bonerz.
Written by Gordon & Lynne Farr
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent
film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Tom Poston.
Synopsis:
Hot baby news is the order of the day when Carol, Bob's receptionist,
announces that she's expecting a baby. Then, Emily drops her bombshell
-- and Bob nearly comes unglued at the prospect of becoming a father.

########### The Bob Newhart Show #############
############# season 6 1977-78 ###############
############## (final season) ################
CBS Saturdays 8:00 PM Eastern
22 episodes
Produced by Glen Charles and Les Charles

The Bob Newhart Show Opening Credits Short Version Season 6

The Bob Newhart Show Closing Credits 1977

6.1 [121] The Bob Newhart Show: BOB'S CHANGE OF LIFE
MTM Prod. no. 7051 (Copyright Date 19Sep77)
24Sep77 CBS Sat
produced by Glen Charles and Les Charles
directed by Peter Bonerz.
Written by Glen Charles and Les Charles
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Charles Thomas Murphy ........ George Simmons
Synopsis:
Bob's well-ordered life turns topsy-turvy when he and Emily move to
a new Chicago residence.

6.2 [122] The Bob Newhart Show: EX-CON JOB
MTM Prod. no. 7056 (Copyright Date 20Sep77)
01Oct77 CBS Sat
produced by Glen Charles and Les Charles
directed by Michael Zinberg.
Written by Ziggy Steinberg
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Allen Case ....Steve Kopelson
Wyatt Johnson ....Richard Hawkins
Taurean Blacque ....Arthur Tatum
Ric Mancini ....Al Brolio
Bert Rosario ....Reuben Ortiz
Greg Lewis ....The Man
Synopsis:
Bob's attempt at treating convicts who are about to be released has
him climbing the walls. (sequel - see episode 135 'Son of Ex-con job')

6.3 [123] The Bob Newhart Show: A JACKIE STORY
MTM Prod. no. 7703 (Copyright Date 4Oct77)
08Oct77 CBS Sat
produced by Glen Charles and Les Charles
directed by Michael Zinberg.
Written by Lloyd Garver
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Sam Kwasman ............. Danny James
Hope Alexander-Willis ... Jackie Windsor
Sondra Theodore ......... Girl Number One
Synopsis:
A ventriloquist and his dummy seek psychological help from Bob when
the dummy threatens to break up their successful showbiz act.

6.4 [124] The Bob Newhart Show: WHO WAS THAT MASKED MAN?
MTM Prod. no. 7058 (Copyright Date 11Oct77)
15Oct77 CBS Sat
produced by Glen Charles and Les Charles
directed by Dick Martin.
Written by Glen Charles & Les Charles
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Toni Lamond ........... Doris Peterson
Synopsis:
Bob is puzzled when his henpecked patient, Mr. Petersen, asserts
himself with far-reaching consequences.

6.5 [125] The Bob Newhart Show: CARLIN'S NEW SUIT
MTM Prod. no. 7061 (Copyright Date 18Oct77)
22Oct77 CBS Sat
produced by Glen Charles and Les Charles
directed by Dick Martin.
Written by Andrew Smith
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Loni Anderson .......... Leslie Greely
Mark Lenard ............ Earl Stanley Plummer
Sparky Marcus .......... Billy
Patrick Cranshaw ....... Bum
Synopsis:
Bob deals with the amusing problems of an improbable paternity suit
and a phone paging service that never pages him.

6.6 [126] The Bob Newhart Show: A DAY IN THE LIFE
MTM Prod. no. 7054 (Copyright Date 22Oct77)
29Oct77 CBS Sat
produced by Glen Charles and Les Charles
directed by Dick Martin.
Written by Kathy Donnell
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Pam Kenneally .......... Becky Swerdlow
Robert Kenneally ....... Tom Swerdlow
Richard Stahl .......... Mel
Michael Boyle ......... Steward
Synopsis:
Bob's impulsive decision to leave town for a week is received with disastrous
emotions by his patients, who seemingly can't make it without him.

[--] 05Nov77 CBS Sat - no details

6.7 [127] The Bob Newhart Show: MY SON, THE COMEDIAN
MTM Prod. no. 7059 (Copyright Date 7Nov77)
12Nov77 CBS Sat
produced by Glen Charles and Les Charles
directed by Dick Martin.
Written by David Lloyd
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Johnny West .......... Jackie Whitefeather
Elizabeth Kerr ....... Minnie Farber
Synopsis:
It's no laughing matter for Howard when his son Howie announces he's
giving up regular school to become a comedian.

6.8 [128] The Bob Newhart Show: YOU'RE FIRED, MR. CHIPS
(not to be confused with #46 "By the Way ... You're Fired")
MTM Prod. no. 7063 (Copyright Date 14Nov77)
19Nov77 CBS Sat
produced by Glen Charles and Les Charles
directed by Peter Bonerz.
Written by Lloyd Garver
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Ralph Bellamy ........ Dr. Alan Dreeben
Howard Witt .......... Dr. Ellis
Richard Roat ......... Dr. Thompson
Synopsis:
Bob interviews a variety of psychologists to take over his patients
while he's out of town. It's soon apparent that they are very much
in need of help themselves. When Bob's former teacher, Professor Dreebe,
offers his services, it seems the perfect answer.

6.9 [129] The Bob Newhart Show: SHALLOW THROAT
MTM Prod. no. 7709 (Copyright Date 21Nov77)
26Nov77 CBS Sat
produced by Glen Charles and Les Charles
directed by Dick Martin.
Written by Earl Pomerantz
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
J. Jay Saunders ....... Williams
Frank Maxwell ......... Sgt. O'Connor
Synopsis:
At first, Bob is thrilled when a nontalkative patient named Mr. Twillmer finally
opens up after being told that anything he might say will be held in the strictest
confidence. His joy is short-lived when Twillmer confesses to grand larceny.

6.10 [130] The Bob Newhart Show: A GIRL IN HER TWENTIES
MTM Prod. no. 7055 (Copyright Date 28Nov77)
03Dec77 CBS Sat
produced by Glen Charles and Les Charles
directed by Peter Bonerz.
Written by Laura Levine
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Mildred Natwick ........ Grace Dubois
Sondra Currie .......... Nora Dubois
Macon McCalman ......... Dr. Malcolm
J.J. Johnson ........... The Man
Synopsis:
Emily's protective instincts are aroused when 70-year-old Grace DuBois,
an odd but friendly recluse, is threatened with being sent to a
rest home for elderly people who can't cope with reality.

[--] 10Dec77 CBS Sat - no details

6.11 [131] The Bob Newhart Show: GRAND DELUSION
MTM Prod. no. 7067 (Copyright Date 13Dec77)
17Dec77 CBS Sat
produced by Glen Charles and Les Charles
directed by Dick Martin.
Written by Lloyd Garver
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Morgan Fairchild .
F. William Parker ....... Mr. Marcus
Synopsis:
Bob and Emily celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary with a dream
flight into the fantasy of being married to different partners.

6.12 [132] The Bob Newhart Show: 'TWAS THE PIE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
MTM Prod. no. 7057 (Copyright Date 19Dec77)
24Dec77 CBS Sat
produced by Glen Charles and Les Charles
directed by Dick Martin.
Written by Phil David
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Ben Freedman ........ Saul Lebowitz
Synopsis:
Bob finds himself with unhappy and hostile patients who refuse to
attend his Christmas party when they are mistakenly informed of a
rate increase at the height of the Yuletide season. One patient is
moved to hire a pie-throwing service.

[--] 31De77 CBS Sat - no details

6.13 [133] The Bob Newhart Show: FREUDIAN SHIP
MTM Prod. no. 7069 (Copyright Date 29Dec77)
07Jan78 CBS Sat
produced by Glen Charles and Les Charles
directed by Peter Bonerz.
Written by Earl Pomerantz
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Robert Phelps .......... Graham
Jeff Donnell ........... Clara Hackler
John Crawford .......... Vern Hackler
Moosie Drier ........... Howie Borden
Claudette Duffy ........ Second Scavanger
Jack Scalici ........... Third Scavanger
Synopsis:
The Hartleys embark on a seagoing vacation to put work behind them.
But Bob can't resist playing psychologist when he undertakes to
counsel a married couple.

6.14 [134] The Bob Newhart Show: GRIZZLY EMILY
MTM Prod. no. 7062 (Copyright Date 5Jan78)
14Jan78 CBS Sat
produced by Glen Charles and Les Charles
directed by Peter Bonerz.
Written by Laura Levine
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Synopsis:
Emily Hartley discovers a new low in male chauvinism when Bob's
father arranges a fishing trip to his cabin and assigns her woman's
work while the men brave the great out-of-doors.

6.15 [135] The Bob Newhart Show: SON OF EX-CON JOB
MTM Prod. no. 7070 (Copyright Date 17Jan78)
21Jan78 CBS Sat
produced by Glen Charles and Les Charles
directed by Michael Zinberg.
Written by Emily Purdum Marshall
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest star:
Howard Hesseman
Allen Case ............ Steve Kopelson
Wyatt Johnson ......... Richard Hawkins
Taurean Blacque ....... Arthur Tatum
Ric Mancini ........... Al Brolio
Bert Rosario .......... Reuben Ortiz
Synopsis:
Bob counsels a quintet of jovial ex-convicts to help them find honest
employment. (sequel to episode 122 'Ex-con job')

6.16 [136] The Bob Newhart Show: GROUP ON A HOT TIN ROOF
MTM Prod. no. 7068 (Copyright Date 23Jan78)
28Jan78 CBS Sat
produced by Glen Charles and Les Charles
directed by Michael Zinberg
Written by Andrew Smith
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Amzie Strickland ....... Bakerman Character
Lou Cutell ............. Peterson Charactor
Frank Ashmore .......... Bill Morgan
Synopsis:
Bob advises a patient named Mr. Plager to realize his human potential
by writing a play based on his own experiences. But when Plager
writes, directs, and produces an actual World War I drama whose
characters bear a startling resemblance to the rest of Bob's patients,
the warfare really begins.

6.17 [137] The Bob Newhart Show: EMILY CARLIN, EMILY CARLIN
MTM Prod. no. 7717 (Copyright Date 31Jan78)
04Feb78 CBS Sat
produced by Glen Charles and Les Charles
directed by Peter Bonerz.
Written by Laura Levine
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Michael Alldredge ..... Burt Harrison
Woody Skaggs .......... Jack Evans
Synopsis:
Bob's paranoid, perennial patient, Mr. Carlin, involves Emily in his scheme to impress
his former schoolmates -- especially a girl who never gave him the time of day.

6.18 [138] The Bob Newhart Show: EASY FOR YOU TO SAY
MTM Prod. no. 7071 (Copyright Date 7Feb78)
11Feb78 CBS Sat
produced by Glen Charles and Les Charles
Written by Andrew Smith
directed by Dick Martin
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Jerry Fogel ........... Paul R. Billingham
J.R. Miller ........... First Kid
K.C. Martel ........... Second Kid
Synopsis:
Paul Billingham -- known to his radio fans as Ralph Alfalfa, the Happy Farmer -- comes
to Bob because of his stuttering problem. On radio, he practiced several unseen rhythmic
devices to mask his problem, but a new television opportunity threatens to expose
his problem with disastrous results.

6.19 [139] The Bob Newhart Show: IT DIDN'T HAPPEN ONE NIGHT
MTM Prod. no. 7073 / Copyright Date 13Feb78
18Feb78 CBS Sat
produced by Glen Charles and Les Charles
directed by Dick Martin.
Written by Laura Levine
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
David Hedison ........... Steve Darnell
Russell Shannon ......... The Man
Synopsis:
Bob's friends close ranks to "protect" Emily Hartley when a handsome old flame pays
her a very warm visit.

[--] 25Feb78 CBS Sat - no details

6.20 [140] The Bob Newhart Show: CAROL ANKLES FOR INDIE-PROD
MTM Prod. no. 7072 / Copyright Date 27Feb78
04Mar78 CBS Sat
produced by Glen Charles and Les Charles
directed by Mark C. Tinker.
Written by Lloyd Garver
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
John Terry Bell ....... Gary Johnson
Madeline Fisher ....... Miss Pringle
Neil Flanagan ......... Mr. Stevens
Mert Rich ............. Angry Man #2
Synopsis:
On the eve of being announced "Secretary of the Year," Carolinforms Bob that she's
leaving his employ.

6.21 [141] The Bob Newhart Show: CRISIS IN EDUKATION (title on synopsis: Crisis in edukation)
MTM Prod. no. 7074 (Copyright Date 6Mar78)
11Mar78 CBS Sat
produced by Glen Charles and Les Charles
directed by Peter Bonerz.
Written by Earl Pomerantz
director of photography: Paul Uhl; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Edward Andrews ......... Principal Phil Bannister
Bill Zuckert ........... Mr. Kreever
Patricia Stevens ....... Wanda Moss
Robert Costanzo ........ Sal Petrone
Dolores Albin .......... Miss Nightingale
Brian Miller ........... Billy
Synopsis:
At the school where Emily works, low reading scores prompt
indignant outbursts and threats from angry parents. Principal
Phil Bannister flees their wrath by going on an extended fishing
trip -- but not before he tells Emily to handle the crisis.

[--] 18Mar CBS Sat - no details
[--] 25Mar CBS Sat - no details

6.22 [142] HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU (final episode)
MTM Prod. no. 7075 (Copyright Date 24Mar78)
01Apr78 CBS Sat
produced by Glen Charles and Les Charles
directed by Peter Bonerz and Michael Zinberg.
Written by (on film) Glen Charles, Les Charles & Lloyd Garver
written by (on synopsis): Madelyn DiMaggio Wagner
director of photography: Edward E. Nugent; film editor: M. Pam Blumenthal.
Guest Cast:
Bill Quinn ........... Dr. James Wyler
Bob gives up his psychological practice in Chicago to become a professor at
a small college in Oregon.

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