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Newhart•Season 8•Episode 3

Poetry and Pastries

7.1/10 · 83 votesOct 2, 198930 min

Ranked #5 of 24 in Season 8•+0.2 vs season avg

Dick is chosen to judge the annual Poetry and Pastry contest. Miss Goddard, the reigning champion, uses her feminine wiles to try to influence the judging. Michael throws an all-male baby shower.

Directed byMichael Lessac

Written byMichele Gendelman, Ellie Herman

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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

M

Michael Lessac

Director

M

Michele Gendelman

Writer

E

Ellie Herman

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Poetry and Pastries" is episode 3 of Newhart season 8. It scored 7.1/10 from 83 votes, ranking #5 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by Michael Lessac and written by Michele Gendelman, Ellie Herman, it aired on October 2, 1989.

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