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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
Dick travels to New York to interview famous starlet Erica Chase for a potential biography. Joanna hires Stephanie to be the new maid over her parents objections.
Directed by Rod DanielWritten by Barry KempGuest stars John Reilly, Stella Stevens
Episode 2
Man-hungry Erica Chase literally chases Dick across her hotel suite to try to bed him. Stephanie's overbearing father flies to Vermont to convince her to come back home with him.
Directed by Rod DanielWritten by Barry KempGuest stars Stella Stevens, Richard Roat
Episode 3
George finds a stray dog, 'Lucky'. Stephanie's husband drops by to find out why she left him.
Directed by Rod Daniel
Episode 4
Joanna creates a stir at a potluck dinner by breaking a long-standing tradition whereby men eat in the dining room, women in the kitchen.
Written by Barbara HallGuest stars Thomas Hill, William Lanteau, Lois de Banzie
Episode 5
Joanna convinces Dick to use a play he'd written years before in a local production. Friction develops when Dick casts her, not in the role of 'Joanna', but rather 'Joanna's Mother'.
Directed by Linda DayWritten by Nat MauldinGuest stars Jackie Joseph, Thomas Hill, William Lanteau, Lois de Banzie
Episode 6
Joanna is swamped when Dick volunteers her to serve Thanksgiving dinner for over 100 people, including her parents. George is upset when his Thanksgiving parade is ruined by rain.
Directed by Will MackenzieWritten by Barbara HallGuest stars Thomas Hill, William Lanteau, Peggy McCay, George D. Wallace
Episode 7
Stephanie stumbles onto Larry, Darryl and Darryl's home when she's lost in a winter snowstorm.
Guest stars James Gallery, William Sadler
Episode 8
With a deadline looming, Dick can't get any work done on his latest book due to constant interruptions. Kirk wants to build a miniature golf course, George is worried about retirement, and the Stratford plays host to a guest who just wont leave.
Directed by Rod DanielGuest stars Ernie Sabella
Episode 9
Kirk helms a singles club in the hopes of finding the perfect girlfriend.
Directed by Dick Martin
Episode 10
Kirk thinks he's met the girl of his dreams, but isn't sure how he feels when he discovers she's a clown.
Directed by Will Mackenzie
Episode 11
Stephanie and Joanna attend a poetry reading at Dartmouth where a professor has a special interest in Joanna. Dick unleashes his 'Irish temper' when said professor makes a pass at Joanna.
Directed by Dick MartinWritten by Barry KempGuest stars John Reilly
Episode 12
Stephanie's old boyfriend stays at the inn with his new wife, Stephanie's old best friend Tish Ellison. The sparks fly when Steph and Tish get reacquainted. Kirk throws a dinner party for Dick, Joanna, Cindy and himself.
Directed by Jim DrakeWritten by Barry Kemp
Episode 13
George becomes a volunteer fireman, determined to shed his image as the town boob. George loses the keys to the fire truck just as the town's first fire in five years erupts.
Directed by Will MackenzieWritten by Barbara Hall
Episode 14
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 by Will MackenzieGuest stars Peter Scolari, Macon McCalman
Episode 15
Kirk relies on Dick and George to decide whether he should propose to Cindy.
Directed by Jim DrakeGuest stars Peter Nelson
Episode 16
Kirk is up in arms when a fast food franchise announces plans to build a restaurant in the town.
Directed by Will MackenzieWritten by Barry KempGuest stars William Lanteau, Michael Horton, Rebecca York
Episode 17
Kirk's can't wait for his wedding to Cindy, until the wedding actually starts and Kirk faints during the ceremony. .
Directed by Will MackenzieWritten by Barry Kemp
Episode 18
Kirk's grandmother visits, loaning her car to Kirk and Cindy for their honeymoon. Kirk realizes there's trouble when he's arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle.
Directed by John TracyWritten by Barbara HallGuest stars Ruth Gordon
Episode 19
Dick is dumbfounded when George's club, the Beavers, reject him for membership. Kirk and Cindy have their first fight. A man with an imaginary wife stays at the inn.
Directed by Will MackenzieWritten by Barbara HallGuest stars Alan North, Richard Sanders, Ed Call
Episode 20
Dick gets his own television program 'Vermont Today'. Originally scheduled to interview the president of the university of Vermont, Dick instead hosts a competition for the world's smallest horse. Stephanie meets Michael Harris, the man of her dreams.
Directed by John TracyWritten by Barry KempGuest stars Peter Scolari, Anne Haney
Episode 21
Stephanie is disappointed when she has to watch the inn instead of participating in the Maple Syrup beauty contest, so she quickly crafts a disguise and goes as Miss Inez Velasco, leaving the inn in the hands of a guest.
Written by Barbara HallGuest stars Billie Bird, Michael Sharrett
Episode 22
Dick and Joanna plan a birthday party for George after he reveals he's never had one. Dick calls everyone he can think of, but no one can make it. In desperation, Dick calls up George's old army buddies.
Directed by Neal Marlens, John Tracy
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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