Newhart

Newhart is an American sitcom created by Barry Kemp that aired on CBS from 1982 to 1990. The series stars Bob Newhart as Dick Loudon and Suzanne Pleshette as his wife Emily. They move to Norwich, Vermont to run the Stratford Inn.

The show centers on Dick and Emily Loudon operating the Stratford Inn, a small Vermont lodge that hosts a rotating cast of guests and quirky staff. Its humor relies on deadpan dialogue and character-driven situations rather than action.

Created by Barry Kemp, Newhart ran for eight seasons on CBS, earning strong ratings and critical notice for its restrained humor and ensemble dynamics. The finale, aired in 1990, is famous for a twist linking the Stratford Inn to The Bob Newhart Show, revealing that much of the series exists within the dream of Bob Hartley.

Newhart remains a notable entry in 1980s American comedy, frequently rerun in syndication and home media. It is remembered for its dry humor and the finale’s dream twist linking it to The Bob Newhart Show.