Series regulars or semi-regulars in 'The David Steinberg Show' from 1970-1982:
- David Steinberg as Himself (1972)
- Joe Flaherty as Kirk Dirkwood (1972)
- John Candy as Spider Reichman (1972)
- Martin Short as Johnny Del Bravo (1972)
1970-1982 Episode Guide for 'The David Steinberg Show':
(Episodes with dates prior to 1970 aired as reruns.)
Season 1, episode 1
With Leslie Uggams, Ed McMahon.
Comedy-music program replaces Carol Burnett for five weeks. In skits, Steinberg tries to measure up to the "ideal man"; McMahon is an old FBI agent putting up with an applicant (Steinberg) for a job. Miss Uggams sings "Opus 72".
Season 1, episode 2
With John Astin, Patty Duke, James Taylor, Carly Simon.
Highlights: a "group therapy" session; a skit about isometric exercises; Steinberg recalls classroom exams.
Season 1, episode 3
With James Caan, Bernadette Peters.
Comedy highlights: Steinberg plays a wacky psychiatrist; Caan has "communications" problems; Steinberg gets advice on picking up a girl. Miss Peters sings "Mean to Me" and "I Can Cook Too".
Season 1, episode 4
With Tom Smothers, Valerie Harper.
In comedy skits, Steinberg is a psychiatrist teaching his son (Smothers) the family business; Steinberg and Smothers vie for Valerie's affection -- and sympathy.
Season 1, episode 5
With Jack Burns, Avery Schreiber, Carol Wayne, Della Reese.
Comedy highlights: Steinberg and guests compare techniques in picking up a girl; psychiatry in prison; a spoof of life in pre-Communist Russia. Della sings "Cabaret", "Never Can Say Goodbye". Steinberg sings "Things My Grandfather Taught Me". (Last show of the series.)