July 19, 2024
Newhart - Vermont's Quirkiest Inn and TV's Cleverest Finale
Bob Newhart returned to CBS for a sitcom that somehow topped the Bob Newhart show, and had maybe TV's greatest finale of all time.
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WEBVTT
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Calarogus Shark Media. Hey there,
TV officionados, This is Journey Joe Mitchell
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00:00:14.039 --> 00:00:18.199
coming at you from the cozy confines
of the TV basement. Today, we're
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00:00:18.239 --> 00:00:21.920
packing our bags and heading to the
quirky town of Stratford, Vermont, to
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check into the Stratford in and dive
into the world of New Heart. So
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00:00:26.079 --> 00:00:29.640
grab your favorite flannel shirt, practice
your best. Hi. I'm Larry.
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00:00:29.800 --> 00:00:32.759
This is my brother Daryl. And
this is my other brother Daryl, and
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00:00:32.840 --> 00:00:37.880
let's get started. Newhart aired on
CBS from October twenty fifth, nineteen eighty
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00:00:37.880 --> 00:00:42.320
two to May twenty first, nineteen
ninety running for eight seasons and one hundred
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00:00:42.320 --> 00:00:47.399
and eighty four episodes. The show
starred comedy legend Bob Newhart as Dick Louden,
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00:00:47.679 --> 00:00:50.799
a New York City author who moves
with his wife Joanna to a small
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00:00:50.840 --> 00:00:54.560
town in Vermont to run an in. What sets this show apart is its
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00:00:54.600 --> 00:01:00.759
embrace of absurdist humor and eccentric characters, all anchored by Newhart's trademark deadpan reactions.
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00:01:00.399 --> 00:01:03.799
The series was created by Barry Kemp, who wanted to give Newhart a
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00:01:03.879 --> 00:01:08.400
new vehicle that was distinctly different from
his previous hit, The Bob Newhart Show,
15
00:01:08.920 --> 00:01:14.519
and boy did he succeed. Let's
meet the wonderfully wacky ensemble that brought
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00:01:14.560 --> 00:01:19.159
Stratford to life. Bob Newhart as
Dick Louden, our straight man, the
17
00:01:19.239 --> 00:01:23.000
often exasperated innkeeper and how do book
author. Mary Fran as Joanna Louden,
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00:01:23.400 --> 00:01:29.040
Dick's supportive wife who manages the inn's
day to day operations. Tom Poston as
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00:01:29.079 --> 00:01:33.760
George Utley, the lovable but dim
witted handyman at the Stratford Inn. Julia
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00:01:33.799 --> 00:01:37.879
Duffy as Stephanie vander Kellen, the
spoiled rich maid who joined the show in
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00:01:37.920 --> 00:01:42.920
season two, Peter Scullari as Michael
Harris, the yuppie TV producer who becomes
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00:01:42.959 --> 00:01:47.359
Stephanie's boyfriend and later husband, and
of course, we can't forget the most
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00:01:47.560 --> 00:01:53.040
iconic trio in TV history, William
Sanderson Tony Poppenfuss, and John Voldstad as
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00:01:53.159 --> 00:01:59.400
Larry and his two silent brothers,
both named Daryl. Newhart had no shortage
25
00:01:59.400 --> 00:02:02.920
of hilarious episodes, but here are
a few standouts. In the beginning season
26
00:02:02.920 --> 00:02:07.080
one, episode one, the pilot
that introduced us to the world of Stratford
27
00:02:07.120 --> 00:02:12.960
and its eccentric inhabitants, Don't Rain
on My Parade. Season four, episode
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00:02:13.000 --> 00:02:16.199
twenty two, Dick reluctantly agrees to
play the lead in the town's Civil War
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00:02:16.280 --> 00:02:23.199
reenactment. The Last new Heart Season
eight, episode twenty four, the legendary
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00:02:23.280 --> 00:02:27.080
series finale that still ranks as one
of the greatest in TV history. With
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00:02:27.120 --> 00:02:31.039
that amazing throwback ending to The Bob
Newhart Show, I Enjoy Being a Guy.
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00:02:31.439 --> 00:02:36.360
Season five, episode one, Dick
tries to bond with other men in
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00:02:36.400 --> 00:02:40.680
town, leading to hilarious misunderstandings.
While Newhart was a hit with audiences,
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00:02:40.960 --> 00:02:46.800
it was often overlooked at award shows. The show received several Emmy nominations over
35
00:02:46.840 --> 00:02:51.560
its run, including multiple nods for
supporting actors Julia Duffy and Peter Scallari.
36
00:02:52.360 --> 00:02:57.639
Bob Newhart himself was nominated for three
Golden Globes for his performance, but surprisingly
37
00:02:58.039 --> 00:03:01.400
never won. The lack of major
awards wins is often cited as one of
38
00:03:01.439 --> 00:03:07.879
TV's great oversights, especially given the
show's enduring popularity and influence. Newhart wasn't
39
00:03:07.879 --> 00:03:13.199
really a show that courted controversy.
Its humor was more absurdist than edgy.
40
00:03:13.719 --> 00:03:16.759
However, there were a few points
of discussion. The character of Stephanie replaced
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00:03:16.800 --> 00:03:22.199
Leslie vander Kellen played by Jennifer Holmes
in season two, which was a significant
42
00:03:22.199 --> 00:03:27.080
shift for the show. Some fans
preferred the original dynamic, while others embraced
43
00:03:27.080 --> 00:03:31.639
Stephanie's over the top persona. The
show's portrayal of rural Vermont was sometimes criticized
44
00:03:31.680 --> 00:03:37.360
for being unrealistic or stereotypical. However, most viewers understood it was meant to
45
00:03:37.400 --> 00:03:40.840
be a comedic exaggeration. The series
finale is widely regarded as one of the
46
00:03:40.879 --> 00:03:46.240
greatest in television history. It revealed
the entire series to be a dream of
47
00:03:46.280 --> 00:03:50.319
doctor Bob Hartley from The Bob Newhart
Show, with Newhart waking up next to
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00:03:50.360 --> 00:03:53.439
his wife from the previous series,
played by Suzanne Plichette. The catch phrase
49
00:03:53.719 --> 00:03:57.240
Hi, I'm Larry, this is
my brother Daryl, and this is my
50
00:03:57.319 --> 00:04:00.319
other brother Daryl has become iconic,
often read, referenced and parodied in other
51
00:04:00.400 --> 00:04:05.560
shows. The show's blend of deadpan
and absurdist humor influenced many later comedies.
52
00:04:05.840 --> 00:04:12.479
From northern exposure to parks and recreation, Newhart helped establish Vermont as a setting
53
00:04:12.520 --> 00:04:17.040
for quirky smalltown comedies, paving the
way for shows like Ed and even influencing
54
00:04:17.079 --> 00:04:23.319
non comedy series like Gilmore Girls.
The show's ability to evolve over its run,
55
00:04:23.680 --> 00:04:28.439
introducing new characters and dynamics while maintaining
its core appeal became a model for
56
00:04:28.519 --> 00:04:31.360
long running sitcoms. So there you
have it, folks, new Heart in
57
00:04:31.399 --> 00:04:35.680
a nutshell. It's a show that
proved lightning can strike twice, giving Bob
58
00:04:35.720 --> 00:04:40.480
Newhart another classic sitcom to his name, and providing us with some of the
59
00:04:40.560 --> 00:04:45.199
quirkiest characters and cleverest writing in TV
history. That's all for now, TV
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00:04:45.319 --> 00:04:48.759
fans. Until next time, keep
those Vermont travel guides handy and your in
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00:04:48.879 --> 00:04:53.920
reservations confirmed. This is Journey Joe
Mitchell signing off from the TV basement.
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00:04:54.240 --> 00:04:55.199
Meow to you all,
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00:00:03.160 --> 00:00:13.759
Calarogus Shark Media. Hey there,
TV officionados, This is Journey Joe Mitchell
2
00:00:14.039 --> 00:00:18.199
coming at you from the cozy confines
of the TV basement. Today, we're
3
00:00:18.239 --> 00:00:21.920
packing our bags and heading to the
quirky town of Stratford, Vermont, to
4
00:00:22.039 --> 00:00:25.960
check into the Stratford in and dive
into the world of New Heart. So
5
00:00:26.079 --> 00:00:29.640
grab your favorite flannel shirt, practice
your best. Hi. I'm Larry.
6
00:00:29.800 --> 00:00:32.759
This is my brother Daryl. And
this is my other brother Daryl, and
7
00:00:32.840 --> 00:00:37.880
let's get started. Newhart aired on
CBS from October twenty fifth, nineteen eighty
8
00:00:37.880 --> 00:00:42.320
two to May twenty first, nineteen
ninety running for eight seasons and one hundred
9
00:00:42.320 --> 00:00:47.399
and eighty four episodes. The show
starred comedy legend Bob Newhart as Dick Louden,
10
00:00:47.679 --> 00:00:50.799
a New York City author who moves
with his wife Joanna to a small
11
00:00:50.840 --> 00:00:54.560
town in Vermont to run an in. What sets this show apart is its
12
00:00:54.600 --> 00:01:00.759
embrace of absurdist humor and eccentric characters, all anchored by Newhart's trademark deadpan reactions.
13
00:01:00.399 --> 00:01:03.799
The series was created by Barry Kemp, who wanted to give Newhart a
14
00:01:03.879 --> 00:01:08.400
new vehicle that was distinctly different from
his previous hit, The Bob Newhart Show,
15
00:01:08.920 --> 00:01:14.519
and boy did he succeed. Let's
meet the wonderfully wacky ensemble that brought
16
00:01:14.560 --> 00:01:19.159
Stratford to life. Bob Newhart as
Dick Louden, our straight man, the
17
00:01:19.239 --> 00:01:23.000
often exasperated innkeeper and how do book
author. Mary Fran as Joanna Louden,
18
00:01:23.400 --> 00:01:29.040
Dick's supportive wife who manages the inn's
day to day operations. Tom Poston as
19
00:01:29.079 --> 00:01:33.760
George Utley, the lovable but dim
witted handyman at the Stratford Inn. Julia
20
00:01:33.799 --> 00:01:37.879
Duffy as Stephanie vander Kellen, the
spoiled rich maid who joined the show in
21
00:01:37.920 --> 00:01:42.920
season two, Peter Scullari as Michael
Harris, the yuppie TV producer who becomes
22
00:01:42.959 --> 00:01:47.359
Stephanie's boyfriend and later husband, and
of course, we can't forget the most
23
00:01:47.560 --> 00:01:53.040
iconic trio in TV history, William
Sanderson Tony Poppenfuss, and John Voldstad as
24
00:01:53.159 --> 00:01:59.400
Larry and his two silent brothers,
both named Daryl. Newhart had no shortage
25
00:01:59.400 --> 00:02:02.920
of hilarious episodes, but here are
a few standouts. In the beginning season
26
00:02:02.920 --> 00:02:07.080
one, episode one, the pilot
that introduced us to the world of Stratford
27
00:02:07.120 --> 00:02:12.960
and its eccentric inhabitants, Don't Rain
on My Parade. Season four, episode
28
00:02:13.000 --> 00:02:16.199
twenty two, Dick reluctantly agrees to
play the lead in the town's Civil War
29
00:02:16.280 --> 00:02:23.199
reenactment. The Last new Heart Season
eight, episode twenty four, the legendary
30
00:02:23.280 --> 00:02:27.080
series finale that still ranks as one
of the greatest in TV history. With
31
00:02:27.120 --> 00:02:31.039
that amazing throwback ending to The Bob
Newhart Show, I Enjoy Being a Guy.
32
00:02:31.439 --> 00:02:36.360
Season five, episode one, Dick
tries to bond with other men in
33
00:02:36.400 --> 00:02:40.680
town, leading to hilarious misunderstandings.
While Newhart was a hit with audiences,
34
00:02:40.960 --> 00:02:46.800
it was often overlooked at award shows. The show received several Emmy nominations over
35
00:02:46.840 --> 00:02:51.560
its run, including multiple nods for
supporting actors Julia Duffy and Peter Scallari.
36
00:02:52.360 --> 00:02:57.639
Bob Newhart himself was nominated for three
Golden Globes for his performance, but surprisingly
37
00:02:58.039 --> 00:03:01.400
never won. The lack of major
awards wins is often cited as one of
38
00:03:01.439 --> 00:03:07.879
TV's great oversights, especially given the
show's enduring popularity and influence. Newhart wasn't
39
00:03:07.879 --> 00:03:13.199
really a show that courted controversy.
Its humor was more absurdist than edgy.
40
00:03:13.719 --> 00:03:16.759
However, there were a few points
of discussion. The character of Stephanie replaced
41
00:03:16.800 --> 00:03:22.199
Leslie vander Kellen played by Jennifer Holmes
in season two, which was a significant
42
00:03:22.199 --> 00:03:27.080
shift for the show. Some fans
preferred the original dynamic, while others embraced
43
00:03:27.080 --> 00:03:31.639
Stephanie's over the top persona. The
show's portrayal of rural Vermont was sometimes criticized
44
00:03:31.680 --> 00:03:37.360
for being unrealistic or stereotypical. However, most viewers understood it was meant to
45
00:03:37.400 --> 00:03:40.840
be a comedic exaggeration. The series
finale is widely regarded as one of the
46
00:03:40.879 --> 00:03:46.240
greatest in television history. It revealed
the entire series to be a dream of
47
00:03:46.280 --> 00:03:50.319
doctor Bob Hartley from The Bob Newhart
Show, with Newhart waking up next to
48
00:03:50.360 --> 00:03:53.439
his wife from the previous series,
played by Suzanne Plichette. The catch phrase
49
00:03:53.719 --> 00:03:57.240
Hi, I'm Larry, this is
my brother Daryl, and this is my
50
00:03:57.319 --> 00:04:00.319
other brother Daryl has become iconic,
often read, referenced and parodied in other
51
00:04:00.400 --> 00:04:05.560
shows. The show's blend of deadpan
and absurdist humor influenced many later comedies.
52
00:04:05.840 --> 00:04:12.479
From northern exposure to parks and recreation, Newhart helped establish Vermont as a setting
53
00:04:12.520 --> 00:04:17.040
for quirky smalltown comedies, paving the
way for shows like Ed and even influencing
54
00:04:17.079 --> 00:04:23.319
non comedy series like Gilmore Girls.
The show's ability to evolve over its run,
55
00:04:23.680 --> 00:04:28.439
introducing new characters and dynamics while maintaining
its core appeal became a model for
56
00:04:28.519 --> 00:04:31.360
long running sitcoms. So there you
have it, folks, new Heart in
57
00:04:31.399 --> 00:04:35.680
a nutshell. It's a show that
proved lightning can strike twice, giving Bob
58
00:04:35.720 --> 00:04:40.480
Newhart another classic sitcom to his name, and providing us with some of the
59
00:04:40.560 --> 00:04:45.199
quirkiest characters and cleverest writing in TV
history. That's all for now, TV
60
00:04:45.319 --> 00:04:48.759
fans. Until next time, keep
those Vermont travel guides handy and your in
61
00:04:48.879 --> 00:04:53.920
reservations confirmed. This is Journey Joe
Mitchell signing off from the TV basement.
62
00:04:54.240 --> 00:04:55.199
Meow to you all,