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catlover79 · 05-19-2007, 10:21 AM

On The Bob Newhart Show, Bob and his therapy group went on TV to discuss their problems within the group. The entire group clammed up on the live broadcast, leaving Bob to carry the whole show. Needless to say, it did not go well.

Over at Sanford & Son, the Sanfords decided to merge their junk business with Julio's. They decided to do a commercial, and everyone wanted to be the star.

The commercial shoot turned into a free for all that ended with the 3 men dumping the director into the pool.

Of course, every episode of Home Improvement's Tool Time saw some misfortune befall Tim. Then again, they were usually all his fault.

Brian Damage · 05-19-2007, 10:55 AM

Ralph Kramden on the Hooneymooners...Chef of the Future!

friendsfan77 · 05-19-2007, 11:01 AM

There was another episode of BNS where he got a seemingly innnocent invitation to appear on a talk show to discuss his field of work and the interviewer turned out to be a nasty and snarky woman and tried to expose him as a con-man and "flim-flammer."

"Ruth Corley: It's been said that today's psychologist is nothing more than a con man, a snake-oil salesman flimflamming innocent people, peddling cures for everything from nail biting to a lousy love life--and I agree. We'll ask Dr. Hartley to defend himself after these messages. "

catlover79 · 05-19-2007, 11:17 AM

You're right, friendsfan, that was a classic BNS. It's called "Who Is Mr. X" and has the famous line about the nun who wants to go 50/50 on a hitman!!

There is commentary on the DVDs on both episodes: the first with Bob Newhart and Jack Riley, the latter with Bob Newhart and Marcia Wallace.

There was a last season episode of Amen where Thelma and Amelia have a free for all on a cooking show. The fur was flying.

comedyfreak · 05-19-2007, 11:31 AM

Lucy Does a TV Commericial on I Love Lucy, and when she and Ricky go on a gameshow. And when she and Ethel market a salad dressing made from a secret ingredient.

Bewitched-Darrin's client can't be seen on camera and Tabitha's debut on the Ho-Ho The Clown Show

Bewitched season 7 or 8 When Endora does a TV commercial, Sam pops in and the two turn into each other for a commerical about Bobbins Candy.

That Girl-Ann shoots commercials that humiliate her.

AB · 05-19-2007, 12:51 PM

On All In The Family, a TV newswoman comes to their home to interview Edith. And of course Archie keeps trying to get in on it and the woman has to really get after him. I think he actually got his feelings hurt.

James · 05-19-2007, 01:48 PM

On The Brady Bunch the Bradys were in a commercial for a detergent, and their actions drove the director crazy and he gave up on them.

On Perfect Strangers Lydia at the Chicago Chronicle had a fear of cameras. I can't remember what she was on TV for specifically.

On Step By Step Mrs. Poole (or whoever the neighbor was in the early seasons) had a cooking show in one episode, and everything went wrong.

Kristen · 05-19-2007, 04:35 PM

How about Ted Baxter, on just about every episode of Mary Tyler Moore? LOL

catlover79 · 05-19-2007, 04:37 PM

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How about Ted Baxter, on just about every episode of Mary Tyler Moore? LOL

So true. The Hideko Sawakaki incident comes to mind.

treky · 05-20-2007, 02:38 AM

on THE ODD COUPLE once, Oscar was hosting a talk show when Felix inturuppted it to introduce Myrna doing a dance.
And, then there's the episode where Oscar and Felix were on PASSWORD (which Jack & Tony were really on shortly after that episode aired).
I think that episode's avilible on the DVD as one of their favorites.
And another time they were on LET'S MAKE A DEAL (a game show in the 70s)

treky · 05-20-2007, 02:41 AM

wasn't there an I LOVE LUCY episode where the Ricardos were on PERSON TO PERSON? and the Mertzes "horned in"?
PERSON TO PERSON was an interview show in the 50s.

treky · 05-20-2007, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by friendsfan77

There was another episode of BNS where he got a seemingly innnocent invitation to appear on a talk show to discuss his field of work and the interviewer turned out to be a nasty and snarky woman and tried to expose him as a con-man and "flim-flammer."

"Ruth Corley: It's been said that today's psychologist is nothing more than a con man, a snake-oil salesman flimflamming innocent people, peddling cures for everything from nail biting to a lousy love life--and I agree. We'll ask Dr. Hartley to defend himself after these messages. "

there was an episode of NEWHART where Dick was on a talk show and the host (played by Don Rickles) humiliated and insulted him.

Once on WKRP IN CINCINATTI Herb and his family were profiled on a reality show.

waichingliu81 · 05-20-2007, 08:06 AM

what about when the banks family went on the oprah winfrey show?
also, caroline appearing as a guest on the letterman show on E in caroline and the city, season 2 episode, caroline and the bad trip

Dusty's Fan · 05-20-2007, 09:31 AM

The Dick Van Dyke Show -- Laura Petrie goes on a game show and it's revealed that Rob's boss Alan Brady is bald! Laura is mortified by what she's done!

treky · 05-20-2007, 02:48 PM

I heard somewhere once that that episode is Carl Rieners favorite.

05-19-2007, 10:21 AM	#1
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treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	on THE ODD COUPLE once, Oscar was hosting a talk show when Felix inturuppted it to introduce Myrna doing a dance. And, then there's the episode where Oscar and Felix were on PASSWORD (which Jack & Tony were really on shortly after that episode aired). I think that episode's avilible on the DVD as one of their favorites. And another time they were on LET'S MAKE A DEAL (a game show in the 70s)
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05-19-2007, 11:01 AM	#3
friendsfan77 - Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 02, 2004 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,165	There was another episode of BNS where he got a seemingly innnocent invitation to appear on a talk show to discuss his field of work and the interviewer turned out to be a nasty and snarky woman and tried to expose him as a con-man and "flim-flammer." "Ruth Corley: It's been said that today's psychologist is nothing more than a con man, a snake-oil salesman flimflamming innocent people, peddling cures for everything from nail biting to a lousy love life--and I agree. We'll ask Dr. Hartley to defend himself after these messages. "

05-19-2007, 11:17 AM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	You're right, friendsfan, that was a classic BNS. It's called "Who Is Mr. X" and has the famous line about the nun who wants to go 50/50 on a hitman!! There is commentary on the DVDs on both episodes: the first with Bob Newhart and Jack Riley, the latter with Bob Newhart and Marcia Wallace. There was a last season episode of Amen where Thelma and Amelia have a free for all on a cooking show. The fur was flying.

05-19-2007, 12:51 PM	#6
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	On All In The Family, a TV newswoman comes to their home to interview Edith. And of course Archie keeps trying to get in on it and the woman has to really get after him. I think he actually got his feelings hurt.

05-19-2007, 01:48 PM	#7
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	On The Brady Bunch the Bradys were in a commercial for a detergent, and their actions drove the director crazy and he gave up on them. On Perfect Strangers Lydia at the Chicago Chronicle had a fear of cameras. I can't remember what she was on TV for specifically. On Step By Step Mrs. Poole (or whoever the neighbor was in the early seasons) had a cooking show in one episode, and everything went wrong.

05-20-2007, 02:41 AM	#11
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	wasn't there an I LOVE LUCY episode where the Ricardos were on PERSON TO PERSON? and the Mertzes "horned in"? PERSON TO PERSON was an interview show in the 50s.

05-20-2007, 08:06 AM	#13
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	what about when the banks family went on the oprah winfrey show? also, caroline appearing as a guest on the letterman show on E in caroline and the city, season 2 episode, caroline and the bad trip

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Dusty's Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 13, 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,092	The Dick Van Dyke Show -- Laura Petrie goes on a game show and it's revealed that Rob's boss Alan Brady is bald! Laura is mortified by what she's done!

05-20-2007, 02:48 PM	#15
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	I heard somewhere once that that episode is Carl Rieners favorite.