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.
Cast: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Tom Poston
22 episodes
1. In the Beginning...Dick and Joanna Loudon purchase the Stratford Inn, a remnant of colonial times in scenic Vermont. Their caretaker, George Utley, and his family have tended the inn for decades. Dick hires a maid, Leslie, and meets their next-door neighbor (and habitual liar) Kirk. The inn opens for business amid myriad start-up problems.TV-GCC30minOct 25, 1982
2. Mrs. Newton's Body Lies A'Mould'ring in the GraveDick and Joanna learn that there's a body buried in the basement. The Loudons try to get the body moved to the church cemetery, only to find that she was a witch.TV-GCC30minNov 1, 1982
3. Hail to the CouncilmanDick gets his hopes up after two city officials suggest he run for town council.TV-GCC30minNov 8, 1982
4. Shall We Gather at the River?Joanna falls through the ice at the annual River Day festival. Dick is on the outs when Joanna blames him for everything bad that happens in her life.TV-GCC30minNov 15, 1982
5. This Probably is CondemnedDick and the gang pitch in to help Kirk get the Minuteman up to code after its shut down.TV-GCC30minNov 22, 1982
6. No Tigers at the CircusDick spirals into a profound depression after the Stratford is denied in its bid to be classified an historic landmark.TV-GCC30minNov 29, 1982
7. The Perfect MatchLeslie's high school sweetheart returns from far off places to ask for her hand in marriage, to Kirk's obvious displeasure.TV-GCC30minDec 6, 1982
8. Some are Born Writers...Others Have Writers Thrust Upon ThemDick praises an aspiring writer's work to avoid hurting her feelings. The writer's enthusiastic husband quits his job to allow his wife to write full time. It's up to Dick to secure her an agent and teach her to write, all before their savings runs out in a month and a half.TV-GCC30minDec 13, 1982
9. No Room at the InnThe inn is swamped when 24 guests are snowed in on Christmas Eve. While Kirk tries to keep the guests entertained, Dick tries to find room for a traveller named Joseph and his pregnant wife.TV-GCC30minDec 20, 1982
10. The Senator's Wife Was IndiscreetA U.S. Senator's wife checks into the inn and holds a press conference to announce she's divorcing her inattentive husband.TV-GCC30minDec 27, 1982
11. Sprained DreamsDick jeopardizes Leslie's lifelong dream of becoming a world-class skier when he accidentally falls on her.TV-GCC30minJan 3, 1983
12. The Way We Thought We WereGeorge's old flame visits the inn. Both are disappointed when the other isn't as they remember.TV-GCC30minJan 10, 1983
13. The VisitorsDick and Joanna cant wait for their 'fun' friends to visit, but soon become perturbed after their friends treat the Loudons not as friends, but innkeepers.TV-GCC30minJan 17, 1983
14. What is This Thing Called Lust?Leslie's attractive cousin Stephanie visits Vermont to settle her emotions as she nears her wedding day. Stephanie soon finds herself lusting after Kirk.TV-GCC30minJan 31, 1983
15. Breakfast TheaterWashed-up comic Manny Silver visits the Stratford, reminding Dick of the 'debt' he owes Manny for starting his writing career. Manny shames Dick into letting him perform in the inn, over Joanna's strenuous objections.TV-GCC30minFeb 7, 1983
16. Ricky Nelson, Up Your NoseKirk goes into the hospital for surgery to remove a foreign object from his nose, leaving Larry, Darryl and a very svelte Darryl in charge of the cafe. Dick and Joanna, about to go to New York for a writer's conference have to bail out the boys when an unexpected crowd turns up at the cafe.TV-GCC30minFeb 14, 1983
17. A View from the BenchDick, Kirk, and George go to Boston to use their bench passes for a Celtics game. Dick loses his pass. Meanwhile, Leslie and Joanna wait at the inn for incoming guest, Daniel J. Travanti.TV-GCC30minFeb 21, 1983
18. The Boy Who Cried GoatWhen Kirk's cafe is robbed, his history of deception comes back to haunt him as the insurance investigator refuses to believe his story.TV-GCC30minMar 13, 1983
19. Heaven Knows Mr. UtleyGeorge is the town laughingstock when he claims to have spied an UFO.TV-GCC30minMar 20, 1983
20. You're Homebody 'til Somebody Loves YouDick inadvertently insults Joanna, calling her a homebody. Joanna takes a job with a travel agency in an attempt to assert herself.TV-GCC30minMar 27, 1983
21. Grandma, What a Big Mouth You HaveKirk's grandmother visits on the same night he finally gets a date with Leslie.TV-GCC30minApr 3, 1983
22. I Enjoy Being a GuyDick loves being 'just one of the guys' when Chester and Jim invite him to join their golf foursome. Dick is distressed to find that their gambling habit and lousy golfing abilities make him the big winner. Dick tries to figure out a way to give the money back without breaking 'the guy code'.TV-GCC30minApr 10, 1983
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Barry Kemp, Sheldon Bull
- Studio
- MTM Enterprises
