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Newhart•Season 6•Episode 5

Reading, Writing, and Rating Points

7.2/10 · 81 votesOct 12, 198730 min

Ranked #17 of 24 in Season 6•−0.2 vs season avg

Michael steals an idea for a new program from a student in his television production class.

Directed byDavid Steinberg

Written byDavid Tyron King

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Dick Loudon

Mary Frann

Mary Frann

Joanna Loudon

Tom Poston

Tom Poston

George Utley

Julia Duffy

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Stephanie Vanderkellen

Peter Scolari

Peter Scolari

Michael Harris

William Sanderson

William Sanderson

Larry

Tony Papenfuss

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Episode Summary

"Reading, Writing, and Rating Points" is episode 5 of Newhart season 6. It scored 7.2/10 from 81 votes, ranking #17 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by David Steinberg and written by David Tyron King, it aired on October 12, 1987.

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