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Newhart•Season 8•Episode 17

Born to Be Mild

7.2/10 · 98 votesFeb 26, 199030 min

Ranked #4 of 24 in Season 8•+0.3 vs season avg

Dick is roped into joining George's old gang, 'The Houligans', when they reunited after 40 years. Dick leads them into a rumble against their long-time rivals, 'The Ruffians'.

Directed byPeter Baldwin

Written byBob Bendetson, Howard Bendetson

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Seasons8

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Cast8

Bob Newhart

Bob Newhart

Dick Loudon

Mary Frann

Mary Frann

Joanna Loudon

Tom Poston

Tom Poston

George Utley

Julia Duffy

Julia Duffy

Stephanie Vanderkellen

Peter Scolari

Peter Scolari

Michael Harris

William Sanderson

William Sanderson

Larry

Tony Papenfuss

Tony Papenfuss

First Darryl

John Voldstad

John Voldstad

Second Darryl

Crew3

Bob Bendetson

Bob Bendetson

Writer

Peter Baldwin

Peter Baldwin

Director

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Howard Bendetson

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Born to Be Mild" is episode 17 of Newhart season 8. It scored 7.2/10 from 98 votes, ranking #4 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by Peter Baldwin and written by Bob Bendetson, Howard Bendetson, it aired on February 26, 1990.

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