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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 and Joanna return from vacation to find Kirk and Cindy have moved away and Kirk has asked Dick to sell the cafe. Michael teaches Dick the only way he'll be able to sell the rundown cafe is by stretching the truth.
Directed by John TracyWritten by Dan Wilcox
Episode 2
Joanna has a date, set 20 years earlier, with a former beau in New York. A jealous Dick tags along. An awful trumpet player serenades the inn while he prepares for an audition.
Directed by Dick MartinGuest stars Derek McGrath
Episode 3
Dick, George, Chester, Jim & Michael go duck hunting on the opening day of hunting season to film a television special. They're all stranded when Michael forgets to tie off the boat. With death eminent, they all discuss their regrets in life, including Dick's admission that he always wanted to play Prof. Henry Hill in 'The Music Man'.
Directed by Jim DrakeGuest stars Thomas Hill, William Lanteau
Episode 4
Larry misinterprets a comment by Stephanie and makes her the object of his undying love.
Directed by Dick Martin
Episode 5
Dick's jokes at a Beaver Lodge roast for George are a hit with everyone except the guest of honor, spurring George to consider leaving the inn. Stephanie sells cosmetic kits.
Written by Arnie KogenGuest stars Ed Morgan
Episode 6
Dick throws a fit and is sentenced for outstanding parking tickets on the day of a big Celtics game. Stephanie, who's never been punished for anything in her life, can't bring herself to tell Dick that she's the one who got the tickets.
Directed by John Tracy
Episode 7
After Michael is roped into hiring Stephanie as WPIV's receptionist, he can't bring himself to fire her. Meanwhile, Joanna hires Harley Estin as a temporary maid.
Directed by Dick Martin
Episode 8
Dick is hounded by an obsessive fan who goes as far as moving into the inn and starting a Dick Loudon fan club.
Directed by John Tracy
Episode 9
Dick is dragged into court when a farmer claims Dick plagiarized his work.
Directed by Jim Drake
Episode 10
George panics when his girlfriend starts talking marriage. Stephanie tries to pass the driver's test.
Directed by Jim Drake
Episode 11
Dick and Joanna squabble over 'creative differences' when they collaborate on a book on pillows. Larry and the boys stay at the inn while their cabin is being fumigated.
Directed by Peter Baldwin
Episode 12
George is a local hero after he saves two boys from drowning.
Directed by John PasquinGuest stars Thomas Hill, William Lanteau, Tanya Fenmore
Episode 13
The Loudons feud with Larry and the Darryls after Dick alerts animal control to the brother's illegal, and annoying goat. Simply hilarious.
Directed by Burt Brinckerhoff
Episode 14
Dick and Joanna spar after Dick is 'riddled' with doubts when Joanna is set to appear on his Valentines Day Show.
Directed by John Pasquin
Episode 15
Stephanie falls for a visiting television executive, forcing her to choose between him and Michael.
Directed by John TracyWritten by David Mirkin
Episode 16
Stephanie returns home for a brief visit, but she's soon convinced to stay when she's overwhelmed with presents. Michael is astonished by Steph's transformation to a spoiled brat. Dick tries to beat Joanna's annoying knack for guessing exactly what her birthday present will be.
Guest stars Liz Sheridan, Priscilla Morrill, José Ferrer
Episode 17
Joanna undertakes a massive project when she agrees to try to spruce up Larry, Darryl & Darryl and the Minuteman cafe.
Directed by Burt BrinckerhoffWritten by Mike Kagan
Episode 18
After demanding extravagent perks, Michael is fired from WPIV. Bev replaces him with Dick. An unemployed Michael falls to pieces, and Dick is exasperated with his new job duties.
Directed by Richard SakaiWritten by David MirkinGuest stars Linda Carlson
Episode 19
George is upset when Dick and Harley Estin try to remodel the garage so it looks like the carriage house it was originally built as several centuries ago. Joanna hosts a rummage sale.
Directed by Dick MartinWritten by Tracy Gamble, Richard Vaczy
Episode 20
Harley goes to jail after he is tricked into selling swamp grave plots. Michael, Dick and Joanna set up an ""Abscam"" to catch the real criminal.
Directed by Peter BaldwinWritten by Russ Woody
Episode 21
Darryl runs off after he and his brother's win a contest for writing the best commerical jingle, netting them $30,000. Dick, Larry & the remaining Darryl search for the missing brother. Meanwhile, Joanna decorates the inn in Christmas decor for a Christmas card photo.
Directed by Dick Martin
Episode 22
Dick and his crew have VITA fever when the local broadcasting awards, the VITAs, are scheduled to be announced. Dick, inspired by a puppet show put on by Larry and the boys for an ailing Stephanie, decides to jazz up his act to win a VITA nomination.
Directed by Dick MartinWritten by Arnie KogenGuest stars Estelle Getty
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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Bob NewhartDick Loudon
Mary FrannJoanna Loudon
Tom PostonGeorge Utley
Julia DuffyStephanie Vanderkellen
Peter ScolariMichael Harris
Jennifer HolmesLeslie Vanderkellen
Steven KampmannKirk Devane
William SandersonLarry
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