Series regulars or semi-regulars in 'Newhart' from 1970-1982:
- Bob Newhart as Dick Loudon (1982-1990)
- Mary Frann as Joanna Loudon (1982-1990)
- Tom Poston as George Utley (1982-1990)
- Steven Kampmann as Kirk Devane (1982-1984)
- Jennifer Holmes as Leslie Vanderkellen (1982-1983)
1970-1982 Episode Guide for 'Newhart':
(Episodes with dates prior to 1970 aired as reruns.)
Season 1, episode 1
W: Barry Kemp D: John Rich
With Jack Dodson (Mr. Shaver), Natalie Core (Mrs. Hamilton), Merritt Olsen (Mr. Pomerantz), Beth LeGrant (Mrs. Pomerantz). Premiere of a series starring Bob Newhart and Mary Frann. In the opening episode, New York couple Dick and Joanna Loudon purchase the Stratford Inn, a remnant of colonial times in scenic Vermont.
Season 1, episode 2
W: Katherine Green D: Will Mackenzie
With William Sanderson (Larry), John Voldstad (Darryl), Tony Papenfuss (Darryl), Bill Quinn (Priest), Dan Frischman (Mortician). Dick and Joanna are horrified to discover a 300 year-old grave in their basement belonging to a woman who was hanged as a witch.
Season 1, episode 3
W: Sheldon Bull D: Will Mackenzie
With William Lanteau (Chester Wanamaker), Thomas Hill (Jim Dixon), David Byrd (Council Treasurer), Aaron Fletcher (Ollie Simpson), Estelle Omens (Dora Wanamaker), Toby Anderson (Council Chairman), Lois Foraker (Council Secretary). Dick gets his hopes up after two city officials suggest he run for town council.
Season 1, episode 4
W: Paul Robinson Hunter D: Will Mackenzie
With David Muir (Delivery Man), Martha Reed (Party Guest). Dick is in the doghouse with Joanna when he persuades her to attend the town's annual River Party and repeatedly embarrasses her.
Season 1, episode 5
W: Barton Dean D: Will Mackenzie
With Richard Christie (Andy), Susan Watson (Mrs. Carlson), Roy London (Mr. Carlson), Jim Boeke (Inspector). The staff of the Stratford Inn pitch together to help Kirk get his cafe up to code after a surprise visit from the health inspector.
Season 1, episode 6
W: Earl Pomerantz D: Will Mackenzie
With Robert Moberly (Postman), Ryan MacDonald (Mr. Kenwood), Barbara Tarbuck (Ms. Fletcher), Michael Dunnagan (Guest), Elizabeth Hill (Guest). Dick becomes disenchanted with the Stratford when its application to be made a historical landmark is denied.
Season 1, episode 7
W: Stuart Silverman D: Dick Martin
With Howard McGillin (Blake LeMaster). Leslie's high school sweetheart returns from far off places to ask for her hand in marriage, to Kirk's obvious displeasure.
Season 1, episode 8
W: Emily Marshall D: Will Mackenzie
With Earl Boen (Len Bicksel), Judith Kahan (Vicki Bicksel). Dick reluctantly helps an eager housewife try to make it big -- and quick -- in the literary business.
Season 1, episode 9
W: Barry Kemp, Sheldon Bull, Emily Marshall D: Dick Martin
With Milt Oberman (Silverbird), Kres Mersky (Silverbird), Bob Perlow (Silverbird), Kate Zentall (Joe's Wife), Terence McGovern (Joe), Vahan Moosekian (Alan Wiseman). Dick and Joanna's much-awaited first Christmas in Vermont ends up being not so traditional after all when a massive snowstorm strands them and everyone else at the Stratford.
Season 1, episode 10
W: John Steven Owen D: Dick Martin
With Penny Fuller (Maggie Dannon), Robert Hogan (David Dannon), James Hardie (John Fergus). A U.S. Senator's wife checks into the inn and holds a press conference to announce she's divorcing her inattentive husband.