When Bob nearly has an accident because of the busy area in front of the inn, he talks to a couple of councilmen. They are willing to take it up at the next council meeting and ask Bob if he would like to run for town council. He begins to see himself in the White House and gets big ideas. This episode, while having a few strengths, doesn't match up to the others so far. The council meeting itself could have used a little pizazz as well.
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Newhart Season 1 Episode 3 - Splarshy Review
jacobstaggs2 May 2023
I plan on reviewing all of the episodes of the first and second seasons of Newhart plus an additional four episodes in the series that I feel are worth reviewing.
This episode is called Hail to the Councilman.
Even in these first two seasons before the show became completely unwatchable with the exception of 4 episodes after season 2, a lot of these episodes don't really give one much to talk about. That is the case with this episode.
First, with the positives. Bob Newhart gives a good performance but I must admit it is not really up to his standard. Tom Poston gives a good performance as George Utley. The inn setting is maintained and that dependable laugh track is on hand. The main positive however, is the fantastic performance of Steven Kampmann as Kirk Devane. He is the best part of this episode and any episode in which he is included. Also, the character of Dora Wanamaker is entertaining and reminiscent of the type of characters that appear on Bob's far superior sitcom The Bob Newhart Show.
The first negative is the terrible script which is way too plot focused to let much character, comedy, or thought shine through. Also, the performance of Mary Frann is terrible once again. Jennifer Holmes is beautiful but is given very little material to work with. It might not have made any difference though.
Next up, I'll be reviewing the fourth episode entitled Shall We Gather at the River?
Stay tuned!
This episode is called Hail to the Councilman.
Even in these first two seasons before the show became completely unwatchable with the exception of 4 episodes after season 2, a lot of these episodes don't really give one much to talk about. That is the case with this episode.
First, with the positives. Bob Newhart gives a good performance but I must admit it is not really up to his standard. Tom Poston gives a good performance as George Utley. The inn setting is maintained and that dependable laugh track is on hand. The main positive however, is the fantastic performance of Steven Kampmann as Kirk Devane. He is the best part of this episode and any episode in which he is included. Also, the character of Dora Wanamaker is entertaining and reminiscent of the type of characters that appear on Bob's far superior sitcom The Bob Newhart Show.
The first negative is the terrible script which is way too plot focused to let much character, comedy, or thought shine through. Also, the performance of Mary Frann is terrible once again. Jennifer Holmes is beautiful but is given very little material to work with. It might not have made any difference though.
Next up, I'll be reviewing the fourth episode entitled Shall We Gather at the River?
Stay tuned!
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