Newhart
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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8 Seasons • 184 Episodes
24 min per episode
1982 – 1990
Premiered: Sat, Oct 2, 1982
Sheldon BullLatest Aired Episode
Season 8, Episode 24: “The Last Newhart”
In the midst of a town meeting, a Japanese visitor announces his intentions to purchase the entire town and turn the land into a gigantic golf course. Everyone but Dick is thrilled and sells out.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Kemp, Sheldon Bull
Mark Egan, Mark Solomon, Stephen C. Grossman
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Stephen C. Grossman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-G: General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
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General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
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What is Newhart about?
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.
How many seasons does Newhart have?
Newhart comprises 8 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Newhart?
Key cast members in Newhart include Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Tom Poston, Julia Duffy, Peter Scolari.
Who created or directed Newhart?
Newhart was developed and directed by Barry Kemp, Sheldon Bull.