Newhart (1982–1990)

Dick Loudon and his wife Joanna decide to leave life in New York City and buy a little inn in Vermont. Dick is a how-to book writer, who eventually becomes a local TV celebrity as host of "... See full summary »

Creator:

Barry Kemp

Stars:

Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Tom Poston

Nominated for 6 Golden Globes. Another 5 wins & 34 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Bob Newhart	...	Dick Loudon (184 episodes, 1982-1990)
Mary Frann	...	Joanna Loudon (184 episodes, 1982-1990)
Tom Poston	...	George Utley (184 episodes, 1982-1990)
Julia Duffy	...	Stephanie Vanderkellen (163 episodes, 1983-1990)
Peter Scolari	...	Michael Harris (142 episodes, 1984-1990)
William Sanderson	...	Larry (87 episodes, 1982-1990)
Tony Papenfuss	...	First Darryl (87 episodes, 1982-1990)
John Voldstad	...	Second Darryl (87 episodes, 1982-1990)

Storyline

Dick Loudon and his wife Joanna decide to leave life in New York City and buy a little inn in Vermont. Dick is a how-to book writer, who eventually becomes a local TV celebrity as host of "Vermont Today." George Utley is the handyman at the inn and Leslie Vanderkellen is the maid, with ambitions of being an Olympic Ski champion; she is later replaced by her cousin Stephanie, an heiress who hates her job. Her boyfriend is Dick's yuppie TV producer, Michael Harris. There are many other quirky characters in this fictional little town, including Dick's neighbors Larry, Darryl, and Darryl...three brothers who buy the Minuteman Cafe from Kirk Devane. Besides sharing a name, Darryl and Darryl never speak (until the final episode).

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Plot Keywords:

vermont | handyman | actor name in title | sitcom | television | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 October 1982 (USA)

Also Known As:

Bravo Dick

Filming Locations:

Middlebury, Vermont, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

MTM Enterprises

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (184 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Darryl and Darryl were originally named Larry. They altered their given names to avoid confusion both at home and at obedience school.

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Quotes

Dick Loudon: [During Founders' Day, Dick has been placed in the stocks] My nose itches.
[calling out]
Dick Loudon: Anybody! Stratch my nose! Anybody! OK, 5 bucks! Anybody, scratch my nose for 5 bucks!
Larry: Okay.
[Hands Dick $5 and scratches his nose]
Dick Loudon: Okay, anybody else, scratch my nose for 5 bucks!

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Crazy Credits

After the credits The MTM kitten lip-syncs Bob Newhart's understated "Meow".

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Connections

Referenced in D.C. Follies: Sean Penn Escapes from Jail and Heads to D.C. Follies (1987)

User Reviews

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Newhart was indeed a funny and brilliant show without being crude or vulgar. It was fun watching the late wonderful Mary Frann and the amazing genius of Bob Newhart as innkeepers in Vermont. Newhart had a wonderful supporting cast of interesting characters played by Tom Poston, Julia Duffy, and Peter Scolari, and more. It should have won Emmys rather than being nominated but it was a great cast and legacy to sitcom television. Too bad, they don't make them like they used to. Newhart is better known for his dry wit and humor. He is not a slapstick comedian at all. He knows how to tell a story and his facial expressions while similar always is worth watching. Mary Frann was a great actress who was taken from us too young. Julia Duffy and Peter Scolari were great together as a couple and their humor helped enhance this classic show. Tom Poston was always a joy to see and who could forget backwoods Larry and his brothers, Daryl and Darrell who never spoke.