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Dick Loudon and his wife Joanna decide to leave life in New York City and buy a little inn in Vermont. Dick is a how-to book writer, who eventually becomes a local TV celebrity as host of "Vermont Today." George Utley is the handyman at the inn and Leslie Vanderkellen is the maid, with ambitions of being an Olympic Ski champion; she is later replaced by her cousin Stephanie, an heiress who hates her job. Her boyfriend is Dick's yuppie TV producer, Michael Harris. There are many other quirky characters in this fictional little town, including Dick's neighbors Larry, Darryl, and Darryl...three brothers who buy the Minuteman Cafe from Kirk Devane. Besides sharing a name, Darryl and Darryl never speak.
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Dick Loudon and his wife Joanna decide to leave life in New York City and buy a little inn in Vermont. Dick is a how-to book writer, who eventually becomes a local TV celebrity as host of "Vermont Today." George Utley is the handyman at the inn and Leslie Vanderkellen is the maid, with ambitions of being an Olympic Ski champion; she is later replaced by her cousin Stephanie, an heiress who hates her job. Her boyfriend is Dick's yuppie TV producer, Michael Harris. There are many other quirky characters in this fictional little town, including Dick's neighbors Larry, Darryl, and Darryl...three brothers who buy the Minuteman Cafe from Kirk Devane. Besides sharing a name, Darryl and Darryl never speak.
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Episode 1
Michael and a pregnant Stephanie return from a six-month cruise totally unprepared for parenthood.
Directed by Dick MartinWritten by Bob BendetsonGuest stars Frances Bay, J.J. Wall, Debbie Pollack, Kort Falkenberg, Jennifer Joan Taylor, Arthur Brooks
Episode 2
Dick accidentally burns down Maison Hubert while enjoying an after-dinner cigar. The Loudon's take in Hubert while he recuperates. Hubert vows he will ""get Monsieur Loudon"".
Directed by Peter BaldwinWritten by Nell ScovellGuest stars I.M. Hobson
Episode 3
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 by Michael LessacWritten by Michele Gendelman, Ellie HermanGuest stars Thomas Hill, David Pressman, Kathy Kinney, William Lanteau, Edwina Moore
Episode 4
An episode of Vermont Today on 'Hidden Shame' nets a surprise guest when George admits to a childish prank.
Directed by Dick MartinWritten by Howard BendetsonGuest stars Todd Susman, Thomas Hill, Ralph Manza, Robert Ridgely, Kathy Kinney, William Lanteau, Cliff Bemis, Ellen Albertini Dow
Episode 5
Michael quits his job at Menkey's grocery to become a lounge singer.
Directed by David SteinbergWritten by Mark Egan, Mark SolomonGuest stars Craig Bierko, Ernie Lively, Debra Jo Rupp, Jill Jacobson, Phyllis Flax
Episode 6
Stephanie's mother offers to buy the newlyweds a mansion, but only if Michael changes his last name to Vanderkellen.
Directed by Stephen C. GrossmanWritten by Brad IsaacsGuest stars Priscilla Morrill
Episode 7
A cash-strapped visiting dignitary makes Dick a royal Lord. After hearing of his good fortune, the townspeople's opinion of Dick jumps up a notch.
Directed by Dick MartinWritten by Brad IsaacsGuest stars Thomas Hill, Tony Jay, David Pressman, William Lanteau, Ellen Albertini Dow
Episode 8
Stephanie is sent to jail after she slaps a security guard in a fit of prenatal hormones.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Bob Bendetson, Howard BendetsonGuest stars Todd Susman, J.J. Wall, Chip Zien, Cristine Rose, Rose Portillo, Marianne McAndrew
Episode 9
Joanna's Aunt Louise visits bearing gifts, despite her long-standing opinion that Joanna is much too good for Dick.
Directed by Michael LessacWritten by Bill Fuller, Jim PondGuest stars Nancy Walker, John McCook
Episode 10
George meets the perfect girl, except for her large rear end. Michael and Stephanie consult with a baby naming guru.
Directed by David SteinbergWritten by Renee Phillips, Carrie HonigblumGuest stars Jan Cobler, Keene Curtis
Episode 11
Georeg plans on never sleeping again when he's plagued by a recurring nightmare. Michael & Stephanie use 'wombphones' to educate their future child.
Directed by Michael LessacWritten by Nell Scovell, Brad IsaacsGuest stars Melanie Chartoff, Kathy Kinney, Peggy Fleming, David Pressman, John Walter Davis
Episode 12
It's baby time for the Harris' as Steph's baby is about to be born. Michael is determined to capture the birth on tape over Stephanie's objections.
Directed by Michael LessacWritten by Bob Bendetson, Mark Egan, Mark SolomonGuest stars Ralph Manza, Jill Jacobson, Lou Cutell, Tina Johnson, Freyda Thomas, Ken Kerman, Patrick Duffy, Angela Lansbury
Episode 13
Joanna takes an odd man to several houses to try to convince him to buy one, but he just can't seem to commit. Joanna visits his home and walks in to find a shrine dedicated to her.
Directed by David SteinbergWritten by Michele Gendelman, Ellie HermanGuest stars Thomas Hill, Ralph Manza, William Lanteau, Tim Choate
Episode 14
When an overbearing new neighbor moves next door, Dick finds his polite veneer mistaken for friendship. The townsfolk, who all assume Dick is their best friend, are in an uproar when they hear that Dick and Sam are 'best friends'.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Nell ScovellGuest stars Thomas Hill, David Pressman, William Lanteau, Bill Daily
Episode 15
Stephanie's parents buy WPIV for baby Stephanie. Dick refuses to pander to the child, forcing baby Steph to cancel Vermont Today in the middle of an interview with George McGovern.
Directed by Dick MartinWritten by David LernerGuest stars Ralph Manza, Cliff Bemis, George McGovern, David Byrd, Frank Hamilton
Episode 16
Michael announces plans to spice up WPIV's lineup with a new sitcom, Seein' Double starring Stephanie as identical twins Judy and Jody, with Dick as their crotchety widowed father.
Directed by Dick MartinWritten by Bob BendetsonGuest stars Richard Murphy, Magda Harout, Terry Bolo, Don Knotts
Episode 17
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 by Peter BaldwinWritten by Bob Bendetson, Howard BendetsonGuest stars James Greene, Thomas Hill, David Pressman, William Lanteau, John C. Cooke, Henry Sutton
Episode 18
After another shopping spree for baby Steph, Dick teaches Michael that materialism isn't the best way to raise a child. A skeptical Michael becomes convinced after a haunting dream depicts a possible future. Julia Duffy plays grown-up baby Steph.
Directed by Michael LessacWritten by Brad IsaacsGuest stars R. Leo Schreiber, Brian Kimball
Episode 19
George falls under the influence of five priests vacationing at the inn. After George announces his intention to join the priesthood, Miss Goddard tries her hardest to change his mind.
Directed by Peter ScolariWritten by Bill Fuller, Jim PondGuest stars Kathy Kinney, James Hampton, George Petrie, Tom Virtue
Episode 20
George is the toast of the town when he events a hot new board game, ""Handymania"".
Directed by Jim BuckWritten by Nell Scovell, Brad Isaacs, Bill Fuller, Jim PondGuest stars Thomas Hill, David Pressman, William Lanteau, Kenneth Tigar, Marcus Smythe, Gayle Cohen, Mary Ellen Quinn
Episode 21
Dick finagles his way into a weekly poker game with Tim Conway. Unaware of Tim's cheap nature, Dick drives him away after raising a quarter.
Directed by Michael LessacWritten by Bob BendetsonGuest stars Tim Conway, Kathy Kinney, Drew Pillsbury, John Hammil
Episode 22
Michael comes up with the perfect lead-in to Vermont Today, the 'Giddy Goose' show. He casts his favorite dinner theater actor as Giddy, only to discover the man's also his father.
Directed by Stephen C. GrossmanWritten by Mark Egan, Mark Solomon, Brad Isaacs, Nell ScovellGuest stars Ralph Manza, Henry Gibson, George Innes, Mark Sawyer
Episode 23
Society bluebloods Scooter Drake and his new wife Libby drop by with a child of their own, apparently superior to baby Steph in every way. Michael and Stephanie decide to divorce due to Michael's peasant heritage.
Directed by Dick MartinWritten by Jerry LacyGuest stars Alex Hyde-White, Randall Edwards, Bunny Summers
Episode 24
In the midst of a town meeting, a Japanese visitor announces his intentions to purchase the entire town and turn the land into a gigantic golf course. Everyone but Dick is thrilled and sells out.
Directed by Dick MartinWritten by Bob Bendetson, Mark Egan, Mark SolomonGuest stars Candace Hutson, David Pressman, Lisa Kudrow, Sab Shimono, Gedde Watanabe, Kathy Kinney, William Lanteau, Rodney Kageyama
Episode information updated Nov 15, 2026
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Peter ScolariMichael Harris
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