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Series regulars or semi-regulars in 'The McLean Stevenson Show' from 1970-1982:



1970-1982 Episode Guide for 'The McLean Stevenson Show':


(Episodes with dates prior to 1970 aired as reruns.)

December 1, 1976: Who Do You Trust?
Season 1, episode 1
W: Lloyd Garver   D: Alan Myerson

With Jerry Houser (Lenny), Janus Blythe (Debbie), Suzanne Wishner (Karen). Debut of a comedy series centering around the misadventures of a small town hardware store owner. McLean Stevenson plays Mac Ferguson, who works hard at his home and his business, pacifying a wife, a mother-in-law, a grown-up son and a divorced daughter with two youngsters.

December 8, 1976: Oldie But Goodie
Season 1, episode 2

With Murray MacLeod (Phil), Richard Mulligan (Lloyd), Jenifer Shaw (Sherri). Mac takes steps to nip Janet's blossoming relationship with an older man in the bud.

December 22, 1976: Going My Way
Season 1, episode 3
W: Bill Idelson   D: Bill Hobin

With Loni Anderson (Mrs. Swenson), Wil Albert (Mr. Sutton), John Voldstad (Larry). Mac must play unwilling host to a young guru brought home by Chris, and a nasty pooch acquired by Janet.

December 29, 1976: Mac's Fatal Charm
Season 1, episode 4

With Nancy Stephens (Linda). Mac is tempted when Linda, a divorcee friend of his daughter's, makes a play for him.

January 19, 1977: The Great Rift
Season 1, episode 5

With Susan Richardson (Charlene). Mac leaves home after Peggy accuses him of not facing his emotions honestly.

January 26, 1977: Janet Leaves Home
Season 1, episode 6

With Sandra Kerns (Susan), Chris Beaumont (George). Janet takes the kids and moves out, but Mac and Peggy urge Janet to return home when they find that her apartment is a hovel and her neighbor is a peeping tom.

February 9, 1977: Mac And Big Mac
Season 1, episode 7

With Malcolm Atterbury ('Big Mac' Ferguson), David Levy (Norman). Mac's dad moves in and decides to redecorate both the Fergusons' house and the hardware store.

February 16, 1977: What Makes Mac Run?
Season 1, episode 8

With Jack Baker (Taylor), Carol Arthur (Mrs. Alcott), Ruth Kobart (Mrs. Turner). The Fergusons try to convince a screening panel that Mac is the best choice for a city council seat.

February 23, 1977: Grandma's Secret
Season 1, episode 9

With Edward Andrews (Captain), Bill Smillie (Delivery Man). The retiree that Grandma plans to marry intends to move in too.

March 2, 1977: Money Troubles
Season 1, episode 10

With Beverly Sanders (Fanny), Andrew Parks (Allan). After Mac bemoans the family's financial state, Janet takes a cocktail waitress job.

March 9, 1977: Strangers In The Night
Season 1, episode 11
Mac and Peggy's plans for a private anniversary party at home alone are shattered when two of Allan's commune compatriots drop in for the evening. (Last show of the series.)


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