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JAlanRuss72 · 01-15-2010, 07:59 PM

I've recently been watching episodes from seasons 5 & 6 that I got on dv-r(taped from Nick at Nite and TVLand), and had forgotten that the Hartleys moved into a new apartment in the final season (1977-78). They're in the same building, but now on the top floor with a nicer view. From what I have heard, Bob thought that season 5 would be his last, but was urged back by CBS for one more season. I wonder why they would change their apartment setting if this was clearly their last season?

catlover79 · 01-15-2010, 10:26 PM

I'd so love to see Seasons 5 & 6. I just wish Fox would get on the stick and put them on DVD (along with the remaining seasons of Newhart).

JAlanRuss72 · 01-15-2010, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I'd so love to see Seasons 5 & 6. I just wish Fox would get on the stick and put them on DVD (along with the remaining seasons of Newhart).

I know, I'd love to have them all uncut. Not really understanding what the hold up is. Monika if you ever want a few sample eps from seasons 5 and 6 just let me know. Send me a pm

catlover79 · 01-16-2010, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JAlanRuss72

I know, I'd love to have them all uncut. Not really understanding what the hold up is. Monika if you ever want a few sample eps from seasons 5 and 6 just let me know. Send me a pm

Thanks!

barnabus62 · 01-17-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I'd so love to see Seasons 5 & 6. I just wish Fox would get on the stick and put them on DVD (along with the remaining seasons of Newhart).

I'm with you there! I keep hoping that they will finish the series. I also love "Newhart", but I wished they finished TBNS releases before starting "Newhart".

barnabus62 · 01-17-2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JAlanRuss72

I've recently been watching episodes from seasons 5 & 6 that I got on dv-r(taped from Nick at Nite and TVLand), and had forgotten that the Hartleys moved into a new apartment in the final season (1977-78). They're in the same building, but now on the top floor with a nicer view. From what I have heard, Bob thought that season 5 would be his last, but was urged back by CBS for one more season. I wonder why they would change their apartment setting if this was clearly their last season?

Doesn't season 6 include an episode where the landlord is giving the Hartley's a hard time with their deposit? I believe he is the same guy who played the comic, Manny Silver, in an episode of the first season of "Newhart". I believe his name is Bobby Ramsen. I thought he was great!

JAlanRuss72 · 01-17-2010, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by barnabus62

Doesn't season 6 include an episode where the landlord is giving the Hartley's a hard time with their deposit? I believe he is the same guy who played the comic, Manny Silver, in an episode of the first season of "Newhart". I believe his name is Bobby Ramsen. I thought he was great!

Yes! LOL that guy was hilarious- he always played some kind of smarmy agent or something on alot of '70s shows. He was playing their landlord on the very last episode where Bob decided to take a professorial job in Oregon. They were trying to get their security deposit back and the landlord kept finding little things all throughout the apartment, acting VERY dramatic with every little stain and blemish. The audience was laughing hysterically at the entire bit (even though the end of the show was, of course, kind of sad). Great character. If that hadn't been the last episode, they would have definitely brought him back again.

barnabus62 · 01-18-2010, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JAlanRuss72

Yes! LOL that guy was hilarious- he always played some kind of smarmy agent or something on alot of '70s shows. He was playing their landlord on the very last episode where Bob decided to take a professorial job in Oregon. They were trying to get their security deposit back and the landlord kept finding little things all throughout the apartment, acting VERY dramatic with every little stain and blemish. The audience was laughing hysterically at the entire bit (even though the end of the show was, of course, kind of sad). Great character. If that hadn't been the last episode, they would have definitely brought him back again.

Wow. I forgot it was the last episode. It has been so long since I've seen it. Come on Fox release the last two seasons!

Thanks for the update.

CAJeannieFan57 · 01-18-2010, 05:29 PM

The last episode is out on VHS (if you can find it, and still have a VCR that works). It's on a 6-VHS set called "The Very Best of the Bob Newhart Show". Each video contains 2 episodes from each season, and "Happy Trails to You" is on video #6.

A friend of mine bought one of those DVD sets that someone recorded from the current channel with the TBNS contract. Some were missing, and of course they cut things to make room for more commercials. She said that she WILL buy the commercial ones, IF and WHEN Fox decides to release them!

barnabus62 · 01-18-2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CAJeannieFan57

The last episode is out on VHS (if you can find it, and still have a VCR that works). It's on a 6-VHS set called "The Very Best of the Bob Newhart Show". Each video contains 2 episodes from each season, and "Happy Trails to You" is on video #6.

A friend of mine bought one of those DVD sets that someone recorded from the current channel with the TBNS contract. Some were missing, and of course they cut things to make room for more commercials. She said that she WILL buy the commercial ones, IF and WHEN Fox decides to release them!

I think I have the VHS set! It was given to me as a gift by my family. Thanks for the reminder.

Now I have to do three things:

1. Find the set!
2. See if the VCR works. (I know the remote doesn't)
3. Contact FOX!

catlover79 · 01-18-2010, 10:36 PM

Yes, contact FOX!! Not only do I want to see the last 2 seasons of TBNS, I want to see the rest of Newhart!!

01-15-2010, 07:59 PM	#1
JAlanRuss72 Eternal Member Eternal Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 22, 2006 Location: Cookeville, TN Posts: 488	Thoughts on Season 6 I've recently been watching episodes from seasons 5 & 6 that I got on dv-r(taped from Nick at Nite and TVLand), and had forgotten that the Hartleys moved into a new apartment in the final season (1977-78). They're in the same building, but now on the top floor with a nicer view. From what I have heard, Bob thought that season 5 would be his last, but was urged back by CBS for one more season. I wonder why they would change their apartment setting if this was clearly their last season?
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01-15-2010, 10:26 PM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I'd so love to see Seasons 5 & 6. I just wish Fox would get on the stick and put them on DVD (along with the remaining seasons of Newhart).
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01-18-2010, 05:29 PM	#9
CAJeannieFan57 Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 01, 2005 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 871	The last episode is out on VHS (if you can find it, and still have a VCR that works). It's on a 6-VHS set called "The Very Best of the Bob Newhart Show". Each video contains 2 episodes from each season, and "Happy Trails to You" is on video #6. A friend of mine bought one of those DVD sets that someone recorded from the current channel with the TBNS contract. Some were missing, and of course they cut things to make room for more commercials. She said that she WILL buy the commercial ones, IF and WHEN Fox decides to release them!
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01-18-2010, 10:36 PM	#11
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Yes, contact FOX!! Not only do I want to see the last 2 seasons of TBNS, I want to see the rest of Newhart!!