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16 to 20 (Paulist/syndicated) (1975-80)
Episode Guide
compiled by The Classic TV Archive
with contributions by: Rina Fox
references:
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[--] Insight: Unknown title
14Sep1975
Synopsis:
South America revolutionaries plan to kill a hostage
to avenge the death of one of their men. [RF]
[--] Insight: Unknown title
21Sep1975
Synopsis:
A pilot's conscience begins to affect his combat capability. [RF]
[--] Insight: Unknown title
12Oct1975
cast:
Audrey Totter
Synopsis:
An over-bearing widow is threatened with eviction. [RF]
[--] Insight: GRADUATION DAY
30Dec75 (rerun from 22Jun75)
[--] Insight: FOR THE LOVE OF ANNIE
04Jan1976
cast:
John Astin .......... Patrick Grogan
Patty Duke Astin .... Annie
Harold Gould ........ Jonathan
Allan Lurie ......... Doctor
Robert Dugan ........ Bartender
Synopsis:
A self-pitying, middle-aged man whose every wish
is granted fails to attain happiness. [RF]
[--] Insight: MISMATCHED
02May1976
cast:
Richard Jaeckel
Arlene Golonka
Synopsis:
The woes of a mismatched couple.
[--] Insight: Title SAM
09May76 (rerun 23Oct77)
cast:
Jack Albertson ...... Sam
Michael James Wixted ... Boy
Synopsis:
A comedian is searching for a feeling of humanity in a computerized world. [RF]
[--] Insight: JESUS B.C.
10Jul1976
Written by John T. Dugan
Directed by John Meredyth Lucas
Cast:
William Windom ...... Father
Paula Kelly ......... Grace
Tim Matheson ........ Chris
James Cromwell ...... Norman
Irene Tedrow ........ Deidre
Synopsis:
In this drama, the Trinity is depicted as a three-member family
who meet to discuss the father's creation of humankind. [RF]
[--] Insight: JUVIE
1976
cast:
Michael Brandon
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##### season 17 1976-77 #####
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[--] Insight: RIDE A TURQUOISE PONY
12Sep1976 (rerun from 23Mar75)
[--] Insight: WATTS MADE OUT OF THREAD
10Oct1976 (rerun from 08Dec74)
[--] Insight: Unknown title
14Nov1976
cast:
Andrew Duggan ...... Muldoon
Richard Yniguez .... Lightfeather
Robert Hogan ........ O'Connor
Frank Aletter ....... Cardinal
Michael Richardson .. Newscaster
Peggy Doyle ......... Lady
Synopsis:
The story of a confrontation between a Mohawk Indian
and a priest on the steps of a cathedral. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
A confrontation between a Mohawk Indian and
a priest occurs on the steps of a cathedral. [RF]
[--] Insight: GINNY
02Jan1977 (rerun from 06Jan74)
[--] Insight: THE SIDE OF EDEN
09Jan1977 (rerun 25Dec77)
written by Lan O'Kun
directed by Jay Sandrich
cast:
Edward Asner....... God
Carol Burnett.......Eve
Walter Matthau ....... Adam
Synopsis:
Adam and Eve don't see eye to eye after events in the garden.
Synopsis 2:
Guilt-stricken over Eden and appalled at Cain's murder of Abel,
are alienated from each other. A humorous, yet profound,
examination of guilt, forgiveness and reconciliation.
[RF]
[--] Insight: THE TURN ON
May1977
cast:
Helaine Lembeck ...... Iris
[--] Insight: THE SECRET
10Jul1977
cast:
Tommy Rollerson
Tracie Goudlock
Ricky Greenwood
[--] Insight: THE WAR OF THE EGGS
17Jul1977 rerun from 05Jan75
[--] Insight: NO MORE MANANAS
24Jul1977
cast:
Rafael Campos ....... Richard
Synopsis:
The story of a ghetto social worker trying to help a paroled addict. [RF]
[--] Insight: Unknown Title
28Aug77 (rerun from 05May1974)
[--] Insight: GOD AND THE ATHEISTS
1977
cast:
Eduardo Ciannelli
Morris West
Kathryn Crosby
Art Carney
Bob Newhart
Synopsis:
A dramatization of the ideas and ideals of Friedrich Nietzsche. [RF]
######### Insight ###########
###### season 18 1977-78 #####
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[--] Insight: Unknown Title
04Sep1977
cast:
Edward Asner
Synopsis:
A drama about a hot line for teenage runaways and the generation gap. [RF]
[--] Insight: A SLIGHT DRINKING PROBLEM
11Sep1977 (rerun 17Dec1978)
Producers Michael Ray Rhodes & Terrance Sweeney
Written by Charlie Hauck
Directed by Hal Cooper
cast:
Patty Duke .......... Loretta
James Hampton ....... Jimmy
Beth Raines ......... Chrissie
Rue McClanahan ...... Mary Margaret
Amzie Strickland .... Katherine
Gloria Lynn Deyer ... Ruth
Beth Raines ......... Chrissie
Charlie Hauck ....... Bernie
Synopsis 1:
Drama concerning man with a drinking problem that is
slowly threatening to
destroy his life. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
Loretta's husband has a drinking problem and takes his anger out on her. [RF]
Synopsis 3:
After realizing that her husband has a drinking problem, a wife seeks
assistance from Al-Anon, a service organization for
relatives of alcoholics. [RF]
[--] Insight: Unknown Title
18Sep1977
cast:
Rue McClanahan ...... Linda
John Randolph ....... Ozzie
Synopsis:
A story about three family members who feel trapped behind
the false facades they have created. [RF]
[--] Insight: NOBODY LOVES A RICH UNCLE
18Sep1977 (rerun from 04Aug74)
[--] Insight: Unknown Title
02Oct1977
cast:
Michael Brandon ....... Bill Manning
Ernest Thomas ....... Tony
Michael D. Roberts .... Jesse
Mary Alice ............ Karen
Tom Rosqui ............ Petchell
William Kirby Cullen .. Little Joe
Chu Chu Malave ........ Carlos
Synopsis:
A headstrong young attorney tries to bring about change in the
juvenile-correction institution where he works. [RF]
[--] Insight: Unknown Title
09Oct1977
cast:
Lynn Carlin ....... Marge
Davey Davison ....... Dinah
Leslie Ackerman ....... Sissy
Jamie Smith Jackson ....... Liz
Michael Pataki ........ Dom
Synopsis:
A pregnant 16-year old decides to undergo an abortion. [RF]
[--] Insight: I WANT TO DIE
16Oct1977
written by Terrance Sweeney
directed by Ralph Senensky
cast:
Grant Goodeve ...... Bill
Jeanne Cooper ...... Angie (TV guide says Joan Cooper)
Laurie Walters ..... Katie
Walter Brook ....... Jack
Synopsis:
A student announces he intends to commit suicide. [RF]
[--] Insight: Title Unknown
23Oct1977
cast:
Gary Collins
Synopsis:
Fearing he doesn't measure up to the father,
a shy high school senior develops a stutter. [RF]
[--] Insight: MAN OF THE YEAR
30Oct1977
cast:
Dick Gautier .......Tommy Granville
Jack Carter .......Johnny Banks
Steve Franken ....... Jocko
Brooke Bundy
Synopsis:
The private life of a public figure, a comedian honored as "Man of the Year",
is revealed in flashbacks in this dramatization. [RF]
[--] Insight: Title Unknown
06Nov1977
cast:
Cliff DeYoung .......John
Janet MacLachlan ...... Jill
Dick O'Neill ...... Norman
Eric Laneuville ..... Steve
Jamie Smith Jackson .. Janet
Synopsis:
A drama about teenagers who play out fantasies and hostilities toward
their parents in a group psychotherapy session. [RF]
[--] Insight: Title Unknown
13Nov1977
cast:
Harris Yulin ...... Knight
Pat Harrington ..... Fitz
Synopsis:
A wealthy man discovers that his struggle for financial
success has left him emotionally empty. [RF]
[--] Insight: Title Unknown
20Nov1977
cast:
Kenneth Mars ..... Eddie
Ken Olfson ........... Boris
Synopsis:
Three men examine the ironies of their past and
present personal relationships. [RF]
[--] Insight: FOR THE LOVE OF ANNIE
27Nov1977 (rerun from 04Jan76)
[--] Insight: Title Unknown
04Dec1977
cast:
Gary Collins .... Probation Officer
Skye Aubrey ...... Cindy Bowman
Synopsis:
A probation officer comes to the aid of a troubled girl. [RF]
[--] Insight: Title Unknown
11Dec1977
cast:
Ed Asner
John Marley
Edward Andrews
Synopsis:
Three old men whose efforts to open a child-care
center run afoul of state bureaucracy. [RF]
[--] Insight: I'M GONNA BE FREE
18Dec1977 originally aired 28Apr74)
[--] Insight: THIS SIDE OF EDEN
25Dec1977 (rerun from 09Jan77)
[--] Insight: Title Unknown
01Jan1978 (rerun from 29Jun75)
[--] Insight: IS ANYBODY LISTENING?
1978
cast:
Greg Mullavy ........ Stanley
William Wintersole .. Jim
Conrad Janis ........ Ned
Christine Avila ..... Jessica Sanchez
Sam Chew ............ Gordon
Carol Mallory ....... Edwina
Synopsis:
A station manager realizes that the success of his news
program rests on the
exploitation of human misery. [RF]
[--] Insight: SECOND CHORUS
02Apr1978
cast:
John Astin
[--] Insight: JUST BEFORE EVE
30Apr1978
cast:
Martin Sheen ....... Adam
Flip Wilson ....... God
Darleen Carr ....... Eve
Henry Proach ...... Angel Josh
Synopsis:
A comic parable about man's need for community, set in the
Garden of Eden, where God (Flip Wilson) encourages a bored
Adam (Martin Sheen) to seek out the cause of his distress. [RF]
[--] Insight: LOSER TAKE ALL
30May1978
Written by Terry Sweeney
Directed by Mike Rhodes & Lew V. Adams
Director of photography Ken Lamkin
cast:
Panchito Gomez
Robbie Wolcott
Gregory Sierra
[--] Insight: THE SEX GAME
15Jun1978
written by Lydia A. Wiggins
directed by Jack Shea
cast:
Vincent Van Patten .. Morgan
Hilary Horan ........ Shannon
Helaine Lembeck ..... Iris
Synopsis:
Teen boys arrive at a girls' slumber party. [RF]
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###### season 19 1978-79 #####
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[--] Insight: WHERE WERE YOU DURING THE BATTLE OF THE
BULGE, KID?
10Sep1978 (rerun from 21Jul74)
[--] Insight: THINGS ARE DIFFERENT NOW
15Sep1978
Written by Mike Rhodes
Directed by Mike Rhodes
Director of photography Richard Beymer
cast:
Troy Goudlock
Greg Gallagher
Lavelle Ruby
[--] Insight: IT CAN'T HAPPEN TO ME
15Nov1978
Written by Richard Fielder
Directed by David Moessinger
Director of photography Don Stern
cast:
Lisa Gerritsen
Vincent Van Patten
Diana Muldaur
[--] Insight: A SLIGHT DRINKING PROBLEM
17Dec1978 (rerun from 11Sep77)
[--] Insight: WHEN, JENNY? WHEN?
01Feb1979
Written by John Farrell
Directed by Ted Post
Director of photography Don Stern
cast:
Maureen McCormick ..... Jenny
Clark Brandon
Olivia Call
[--] Insight: THIS ONE FOR DAD
17Feb1979
Written by Lan O'Kun
Directed by Mike Rhodes
Director of photography Richard Beymer
cast:
Johnny Whitaker
Dick Van Patten
Vincent Van Patten
Jimmy Van Patten
[--] Insight: THE MAN WHO MUGGED GOD
21Apr1979
cast:
Harold Gould
Warren Oates
Synopsis:
The mugger is a desperate and despairing junkie who demands
the beggar's wallet. A colorful parable of the power of God's love. [RF]
[--] Insight: NELLIE
15Jul1979 (rerun from 1972)
[--] Insight: Unknown title
1979
cast:
Richard Jordan ....... Professor
Grant Goodeve ........ Santon
Laurie Prange ........ Joy
Louise Sorel ......... Anna
Synopsis:
Two students challenge the iconoclasm of a philosophy professor. [RF]
######### Insight ###########
###### season 20 1979-80 #####
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[--] Insight: CHECKMATE
13Nov1979
PX-421
cast:
Efrem Zimbalist Jr. ....... God
Bruce Davison ....... Andy Fry
Rebecca Balding ....... Gallimaufry
Synopsis 1:
Andy Fry likes machines because they are perfect. He finds a store that sells a
robot girl. He finds that she does not have free will and can't return his love. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
Andy is forced to face his own imperfection after expecting
nothing less than perfection from others. [RF]
[--] Insight: A FAMILY OF WINNERS
18Nov1979
Written by Jim McGinn
Directed by Mike Rhodes
Director of photography Richard Beymer
cast:
Brad Rearden
Efrem Zimbalist, Jr.
Andrew Robinson
[--] Insight: REBIRTH OF PACKY ROWE
29Dec1979
Executive producer, Ellwood E. Kieser
Producers, Jim Moser, Mike Rhodes
Written by Lan O'Kun
Directed by Jay Sandrich
Cast:
Bob Newhart ....... God
Jack Klugman....... Packy Rowe
Larry Gelman ....... Benny Winkles
Steve Franken ...... Interviewer
Synopsis:
Theatrical agent Packy Rowe has a low opinion of himself and what
he's done with his life. He's in for a few surprises when he dies
and meets God who thinks otherwise. [RF]
[--] Insight: A FRIEND IN DEED
30Dec1979
Written by Lan O'Kun
Directed by Mike Rhodes
Director of photography Paul Glickman
cast:
Paul Sorvino
Noelle North
John Crump
[--] Insight: MISSING PERSONS BUREAU
06Jan1980 (rerun 18Oct81)
no. 436
Directed by Linda Day
cast:
Hector Elizondo
Christine Belford
Alan Feinstein
Synopsis:
Where else does a man racked by doubt go to find God? [RF]
[--] Insight: RESURRECTION
03Feb1980
cast:
James Farentino ....... Dr. Loki
Joanna Cassidy ....... Lucy
Richard Beymer ....... Josh
Synopsis:
A near death experience gives a careless man a
second chance to rethink his future. [RF]
[--] Insight: CHICKEN
18Feb1980
Written by Richard Fielder
Directed by Mike Rhodes
Director of photography Richard Beymer
Cast:
Jackie Earle Haley
Le Tari
Lynn Carlin
[--] Insight: GIRL ON THE EDGE OF TOWN
02Mar1980
Written by Jim McGinn
Directed by Mike Rhodes
cast:
Patty Duke
Sherry Hursey
Brad Wilkin
Billy Green Bush
Synopsis:
A pregnant teenager wrestles with the problem of her unborn child and
comes to realize that behind the sexual expression of love is commitment
to the other and to the unborn child. [RF]
[--] Insight: PRINCESS
04Apr1980
Written by Jim McGinn
Directed by Mike Rhodes
Director of photography Richard Beymer
Cast:
Lenora May
Sean Roche
Richard Jaeckel
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