Newhart S2E14 — Book Beat

8.4

Newhart•Season 2•Episode 14

Book Beat

8.4/10 · 129 votesJan 30, 198430 min

Ranked #2 of 22 in Season 2•+1.0 vs season avg

After guesting on a literary discussion television program, Dick is tabbed to be its new host. Dick's first program gets off to a bad start when he's scheduled guest doesn't show up, and the fill-in, Col. Lloyd Mennenger, is a little off-kilter.

Directed byWill Mackenzie

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Seasons8

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Cast5

Bob Newhart

Bob Newhart

Dick Loudon

Mary Frann

Mary Frann

Joanna Loudon

Tom Poston

Tom Poston

George Utley

Julia Duffy

Julia Duffy

Stephanie Vanderkellen

Steven Kampmann

Steven Kampmann

Kirk Devane

Crew4

W

Will Mackenzie

Director

M

Miriam Trogdon

Teleplay

W

William Porter

Story

R

Richard Procter

Story

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Episode Summary

"Book Beat" is episode 14 of Newhart season 2. It scored 8.4/10 from 129 votes, ranking #2 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Will Mackenzie, it aired on January 30, 1984.

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