Newhart S1E15 — Breakfast Theater
6.4
Newhart•Season 1•Episode 15

Breakfast Theater

6.4/10 · 139 votesFeb 7, 198330 min

Ranked #22 of 22 in Season 1•−1.0 vs season avg

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Washed-up comic Manny Silver visits the Stratford, reminding Dick of the 'debt' he owes Manny for starting his writing career. Manny shames Dick into letting him perform in the inn, over Joanna's strenuous objections.

Directed byWill Mackenzie
Written byChip Keyes, Doug Keyes
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Cast5

Bob Newhart

Bob Newhart

Dick Loudon

Mary Frann

Mary Frann

Joanna Loudon

Tom Poston

Tom Poston

George Utley

Jennifer Holmes

Jennifer Holmes

Leslie Vanderkellen

Steven Kampmann

Steven Kampmann

Kirk Devane

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W

Will Mackenzie

Director

C

Chip Keyes

Writer

D

Doug Keyes

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Breakfast Theater" is episode 15 of Newhart season 1. It scored 6.4/10 from 139 votes, ranking #22 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Will Mackenzie and written by Chip Keyes, Doug Keyes, it aired on February 7, 1983.

Next: E16 · Ricky Nelson, Up Your NoseBest of Season 1