Prime-time network TV listings for Monday September 29, 1980:
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Program details:
[CBS 8:00] Rikki-Tikki-Tavi [special]
Animated special based on the classic by Rudyard Kipling. A mongoose is saved from drowning by a young boy and becomes a permanent member of the household.
(Repeat program)
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[ABC 8:00] That's Incredible
A profile of a one-legged high school football star; a yogi who allows an elephant to walk on him; a man who pours sulfuric acid on himself; a priest who makes a paralyzed man walk.
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[NBC 8:00] Little House On The Prairie [Reg]: Laura Ingalls Wilder (2)
Season 7, episode 2 W: Michael Landon D: Michael Landon With Lucy Lee Flippin (Eliza Jane Wilder), Ketty Lester (Hester-Sue), James Cromwell (Harve Miller), Alvy Moore (Storekeeper), Edmund Stoiber (Reverend Hartwig), Judy Sardo (Mary Allenby), Kyle Williams (John Allenby). Charles and Caroline are dismayed when Laura breaks off her engagement to Almanzo, but his sister, Eliza Jane, comes up with a plan to get the two lovers back together again.
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[CBS 8:30] The Cat In The Hat [special]
Animated version of the Dr. Seuss tale about two children whose boredom at being housebound on a rainy day is shattered by a visit from a tall, free-spirited feline who speaks in verse.
(Repeat program)
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[CBS 9:00] M*A*S*H [Reg]: Mr. And Mrs. Who?
Season 8, episode 9 W: Ronny Graham D: Burt Metcalfe With Claudette Nevins (Donna Marie Parker), James Keane (Cpl. Shaw). Charles returns from a wild binge in Tokyo, positive that he had a great time but unsure of what he did. (Repeat program, originally aired 11/12/1979)
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[ABC 9:00] Monday Night Football
Denver Broncos vs. New England Patriots.
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[NBC 9:00] Tonight Show 18th Anniversary [special]
With Bette Midler, Barry Manilow, Steve Martin. Hosts Ed McMahon and Doc Severinsen join Johnny Carson for a celebration of the show's 18th anniversary, including segments from past shows.
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[CBS 9:30] WKRP In Cincinnati [Reg]: Young Master Carlson
Season 1, episode 20 W: Hugh Wilson D: Will Mackenzie With Sparky Marcus (Arthur Carlson Jr.), Carol Bruce (Mama Carlson). When Arthur's 11-year-old son is kicked out of military school, Mama Carlson decides it's time for him to join his father in the radio business. (Repeat program, originally aired 4/30/1979)
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[CBS 10:00] Lou Grant [Reg]: Harassment
Season 4, episode 2 W: April Smith D: Roger Young With David Spielberg (Lloyd Bracken), Lynn Carlin (Catherine Marks), Marilyn Jones (Karen), Michael Talbott (Warren), Candy Ann Brown (Yvette), Brenda Hillhouse (Lorraine). When the paper decides to do a story on sexual harassment in the workplace, Billie finds that harassment is prevalent at the Tribune and uses that as the angle for her story.
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