Eight Is Enough The Bard and the Bod (Season 2, Episode 7)
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TV Episode | Comedy, Drama, Family

Eight Is Enough

The Bard and the Bod (Season 2, Episode 7)

TV-G

TV Episode | Comedy, Drama, Family

Joannie is excited to share the news that she's gotten a part in a Shakespeare play, but when she learns that she has a nude scene, she doesn't know how to tell her father.

Director

Irving J. Moore

Writers

William Blinn (developer) | Thomas Braden (book) | Mike Weinberger (written by)

Producers

Gary Adelson | Greg Strangis

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 2, 1977

Release date

Nov 2, 1977 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 6 wins & 7 nominations

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20 cast members

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