short-lived comedies 1973's "Needles and Pins"(NBC,1973 only),and "Teachers Only"(1982-1983 NBC)?

never saw needles and pins but teachers only was a pretty funny show

Norman was also, of course, in THE ROPERS, but early in his career his did a sitcom with Larry Blyden and Nita Talbot called JOE AND MABEL (CBS 1956), he also had a recurring role on THE TOM EWELL SHOW (CBS 1960), and he starred in two DRAMA series as well - 87TH PRECINCT and DAN AUGUST.

This was not a series but I think I remember him best for his landlord portrayal in "The Graduate" with Dustin Hoffman. He was also in "Bulitt" with Steve McQueen. As far as TV goes he is probably best remembered for "Three's Company."

What was "Teachers Only" about and what happened to it? Too bad the Ropers never got another show after losing TC and The Ropers.

I watched Teacher's Only. I thought it was a pretty good show.

Norman was also, of course, in THE ROPERS, but early in his career his did a sitcom with Larry Blyden and Nita Talbot called JOE AND MABEL (CBS 1956), he also had a recurring role on THE TOM EWELL SHOW (CBS 1960), and he starred in two DRAMA series as well - 87TH PRECINCT and DAN AUGUST.
Youtube had a clip from Joe and Mable a couple of years ago and I watched it. Unfortunately it's no longer over there.

I watched Teacher's Only. I thought it was a pretty good show.


I received a episode of Teachers Only and remember a three's company character was in the show with him.

I received a episode of Teachers Only and remember a three's company character was in the show with him.
Yea, Kit McDonough was a regular on the show during the first season. She guest starred on the first episode of TC as a prospective roommate whom Stanley thought was a man. lol

Yea, Kit McDonough was a regular on the show during the first season. She guest starred on the first episode of TC as a prospective roommate whom Stanley thought was a man. lol


No I think it was the character BOBBI who Jack met in the flowershop when she was Janet's Boss in the 6th season. On Teachers only she was one of the teachers.

No I think it was the character BOBBI who Jack met in the flowershop when she was Janet's Boss in the 6th season. On Teachers only she was one of the teachers.
There must have been quite a few ex TC actors on that show. I just remembered that Greedy Gretchen was on it too. lol

There must have been quite a few ex TC actors on that show. I just remembered that Greedy Gretchen was on it too. lol

Damm Greedy Gretchen was on everything-lol

Damm Greedy Gretchen was on everything-lolshe was also johnny carson;s matinne lady in the art fern sketches after the death of carol wayne

Teachers Only was a pretty good show that i think NBC expected too much too soon--it had Lynn Redgrave (fresh from the House Calls controversy), Norman (fresh from the Ropers) and Tim Reid (fresh from WKRP). NBC was looking for more instant hits--had it been a little more patient with Teachers, it may have caught on. Would be nice if reruns surfaced somewhere in some series showcase.

Teachers Only was a pretty good show that i think NBC expected too much too soon--it had Lynn Redgrave (fresh from the House Calls controversy), Norman (fresh from the Ropers) and Tim Reid (fresh from WKRP). NBC was looking for more instant hits--had it been a little more patient with Teachers, it may have caught on. Would be nice if reruns surfaced somewhere in some series showcase.

I don't think NBC could afford to be patient with any show at that time since the network was doing so bad-lol

Well, not totally true--it was VERY patient with Hill Street Blues and Cheers--two shows that were if they were on CBS or ABC at that time, would have been axed after a few episodes. :D

Well, not totally true--it was VERY patient with Hill Street Blues and Cheers--two shows that were if they were on CBS or ABC at that time, would have been axed after a few episodes. :D


I was saying that at the time the network did have many hits so maybe Teachers Only did catch on fast enough.

The show finished the 81-82 season ranked #45 which was the same as Gimmie a Break and was not renewed.

Source: One Season in American Television, 1981

I was saying that at the time the network did have many hits so maybe Teachers Only did catch on fast enough.

The show finished the 81-82 season ranked #45 which was the same as Gimmie a Break and was not renewed.

Source: One Season in American Television, 1981it actully did get renewed for the 1982/83 season it was a midseason replacement it followed mamas family on saturday nights

it actully did get renewed for the 1982/83 season it was a midseason replacement it followed mamas family on saturday nights

The book states it only had 5 or fewer airings.

The book states it only had 5 or fewer airings.
No it was on for 2 half seasons. I think they replaced most of the cast except for Fell and Redgrave for season 2.

No it was on for 2 half seasons. I think they replaced most of the cast except for Fell and Redgrave for season 2.

I meant to say during the 81-82 season between April and June

I meant to say during the 81-82 season between April and June
Yea it aired from April until June 1982 and from February until May 1983.

Needles and Pins is very rare. I think I've only seen 2 of them, both at Library of Congress.

Needles and Pins is very rare. I think I've only seen 2 of them, both at Library of Congress.


Yup, if it ain't on youtube it's RARE

Fell was great as the opening scenc cop in Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.

short-lived comedies 1973's "Needles and Pins"(NBC,1973 only),and "Teachers Only"(1982-1983 NBC)?

don't forget man from uncle he was in the episode that was the pilot for girl from uncle the tv show

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I remember seeing Needles and Pins on Friday nights on NBC. It was a short-lived sitcom set in New York's Garment District with Fell as the owner of Lorelei Fashions. Newcomer Deidre Lenihan played Nebraska transplant Wendy Nelson and veteran comedy actor Louis Nye portrayed Harry, Nathan's brother-in-law. The show flopped opposite CBS's Friday Night Movie and ABC'S comedy lineup.

I remember seeing Needles and Pins on Friday nights on NBC. It was a short-lived sitcom set in New York's Garment District with Fell as the owner of Lorelei Fashions. Newcomer Deidre Lenihan played Nebraska transplant Wendy Nelson and veteran comedy actor Louis Nye portrayed Harry, Nathan's brother-in-law. The show flopped opposite CBS's Friday Night Movie and ABC'S comedy lineup.


Opening Credits of Needles and Pins below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2lyc76rKcg