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catlover79 · 09-05-2011, 12:50 PM

When Bob is woken up from his dream and proceeds to tell Emily all about it, he neglects to mention that he had a handyman at the inn (George) who was a total ringer for "The Peeper"? Both roles, of course, were played by the late (great) Tom Poston.

Marvo301 · 09-05-2011, 01:00 PM

I didn't notice that but it would have been appropriate for Bob to mention especially considering that Suzanne Pleshette(Emily) and Tom Poston (The Peeper/George Utley) got married in real life!

catlover79 · 09-05-2011, 01:25 PM

True, but they didn't wed until 2001. I think it would've been appropriate for Bob to mention that the handyman looked like the Peeper because Emily couldn't stand him.

Marvo301 · 09-05-2011, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

True, but they didn't wed until 2001. I think it would've been appropriate for Bob to mention that the handyman looked like the Peeper because Emily couldn't stand him.

Very true! Emily never did get along with the Peeper! (She wasn't too crazy about Bob when he was hanging out with the Peeper either!)

catlover79 · 09-05-2011, 02:09 PM

The fact that "Emily" didn't like "The Peeper" makes the fact that they later wed in real life even more ironic!! Actually, Suzanne Pleshette and Tom Poston had dated briefly in the 1960s, but later married other people. It wasn't until after both their respective spouses died that the longtime friends tied the knot in 2001.

hawkeye123 · 05-28-2012, 01:45 AM

All i can really remember from this show, is i liked it and it was really funny.But it has been so long since ive seen it.I can't remember much.I remember Bob and the older guy. then Larry,Daryl and his other brother Daryl.Wish i could find the dvds.But only ones ive seen anywhere are the other Newhart show. the first one.

icecream · 05-29-2012, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

I didn't notice that but it would have been appropriate for Bob to mention especially considering that Suzanne Pleshette(Emily) and Tom Poston (The Peeper/George Utley) got married in real life!

I did not know that!

McGillicuddy · 05-29-2012, 06:46 PM

What is the Deal with FOX? They put out one season of Newhart, and then, no more! They put out 4 seasons of The Bob Newhart Show, but won't release the last 2 seasons! The 3 final seasons of The Mary Tyler Moore Show were stalled for a long time before they decided to finally release them, and they won't let Shout! Factory finish off Rhoda, with its final season!!!

I sure wish I could see the finale of Newhart again!!

Lisa_Eva · 06-05-2012, 09:32 PM

Yes I did notice that!!! Actually, there are so many signs throughout the run of Newhart that it was just Bob Hartley's dream...and the Peeper's presence is one of the big ones. I think I'm going to take some time to dedicate a post just to that, but it would've made total sense for him to wake up and be all, "Emily, Cliff was the handyman..." on the other hand, she was mad enough that he was dreaming he was married to a blonde...you know Emily and you know she hates two things: Bob with other women and Bob with Cliff. Maybe he just considered that he better refrain from telling her that Cliff was in his dream...I don't know, but it was for sure, the most epic television show ending ever!

catlover79 · 06-06-2012, 01:22 AM

^ Very good points!!

hawkeye123 · 06-19-2012, 02:45 AM

I just found the first season at the library.Awesome i can't wait too see this show again.

Bonniegirl · 01-07-2015, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

When Bob is woken up from his dream and proceeds to tell Emily all about it, he neglects to mention that he had a handyman at the inn (George) who was a total ringer for "The Peeper"? Both roles, of course, were played by the late (great) Tom Poston.

He should have mentioned that to Emily ! Good observation!

liane49 · 05-09-2015, 01:05 PM

That episode aired the other day. Now they are back to the beginning at season 1 when the Loudons first come to Vermont.

tlc38tlc38 · 06-17-2015, 10:04 PM

The finale of "Newhart" is probably the best finale of all-time and it's a crying shame that it's not available on DVD. Shout! should really consider getting the rights to seasons 5-8 so the series can finally be finished. It's taking forever to get this classic on DVD. Pathetic treatment of this show...

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tlc38tlc38 Member Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Posts: 19,315	The finale of "Newhart" is probably the best finale of all-time and it's a crying shame that it's not available on DVD. Shout! should really consider getting the rights to seasons 5-8 so the series can finally be finished. It's taking forever to get this classic on DVD. Pathetic treatment of this show...
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09-05-2011, 01:25 PM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	True, but they didn't wed until 2001. I think it would've been appropriate for Bob to mention that the handyman looked like the Peeper because Emily couldn't stand him.

09-05-2011, 02:09 PM	#5
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	The fact that "Emily" didn't like "The Peeper" makes the fact that they later wed in real life even more ironic!! Actually, Suzanne Pleshette and Tom Poston had dated briefly in the 1960s, but later married other people. It wasn't until after both their respective spouses died that the longtime friends tied the knot in 2001.

05-28-2012, 01:45 AM	#6
hawkeye123 Member Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2012 Posts: 1,390	All i can really remember from this show, is i liked it and it was really funny.But it has been so long since ive seen it.I can't remember much.I remember Bob and the older guy. then Larry,Daryl and his other brother Daryl.Wish i could find the dvds.But only ones ive seen anywhere are the other Newhart show. the first one.

05-29-2012, 06:46 PM	#8
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	What is the Deal with FOX? They put out one season of Newhart, and then, no more! They put out 4 seasons of The Bob Newhart Show, but won't release the last 2 seasons! The 3 final seasons of The Mary Tyler Moore Show were stalled for a long time before they decided to finally release them, and they won't let Shout! Factory finish off Rhoda, with its final season!!! I sure wish I could see the finale of Newhart again!!

06-05-2012, 09:32 PM	#9
Lisa_Eva Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 31, 2011 Posts: 102	Yes I did notice that!!! Actually, there are so many signs throughout the run of Newhart that it was just Bob Hartley's dream...and the Peeper's presence is one of the big ones. I think I'm going to take some time to dedicate a post just to that, but it would've made total sense for him to wake up and be all, "Emily, Cliff was the handyman..." on the other hand, she was mad enough that he was dreaming he was married to a blonde...you know Emily and you know she hates two things: Bob with other women and Bob with Cliff. Maybe he just considered that he better refrain from telling her that Cliff was in his dream...I don't know, but it was for sure, the most epic television show ending ever!

06-06-2012, 01:22 AM	#10
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	^ Very good points!!

06-19-2012, 02:45 AM	#11
hawkeye123 Member Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2012 Posts: 1,390	I just found the first season at the library.Awesome i can't wait too see this show again.

05-09-2015, 01:05 PM	#13
liane49 Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 20, 2013 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 1,011	That episode aired the other day. Now they are back to the beginning at season 1 when the Loudons first come to Vermont.