Newhart S1E17 — A View from the Bench
7.5
Newhart•Season 1•Episode 17

A View from the Bench

7.5/10 · 138 votesFeb 21, 198330 min

Ranked #9 of 22 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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Dick, Kirk, and George go to Boston to use their bench passes for a Celtics game. Dick loses his pass. Meanwhile, Leslie and Joanna wait at the inn for incoming guest, Daniel J. Travanti.

Directed byWill Mackenzie
Written bySheldon Bull
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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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Will Mackenzie

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Sheldon Bull

Sheldon Bull

Writer

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Episode Summary

"A View from the Bench" is episode 17 of Newhart season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 138 votes, ranking #9 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Will Mackenzie and written by Sheldon Bull, it aired on February 21, 1983.

Next: E18 · The Boy Who Cried GoatBest of Season 1