Newhart

Reading, Writing, and Rating Points (Season 6, Episode 5)

TV-G

TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy

Michael steals an idea for a new program from a new student at his television production class.

Director

Writers

Barry Kemp (created by) | Sheldon Bull (developed by) | David Tyron King (written by) (executive story editor) | Tom Seeley (executive story editor) & 2 more

Producer

Cinematographer

Editor

Mike Wilcox (as Michael Wilcox)

Casting Director

Edit Released

Release date

Oct 12, 1987 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

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Cast	+ Add Cast
15 cast members

Name	Known for
Bob Newhart Dick Loudon Dick Loudon See fewer	Elf (2003)
Mary Frann Joanna Loudon Joanna Loudon See fewer	Newhart (1982)
Peter Scolari Michael Harris Michael Harris See fewer	Newhart (1982)
Julia Duffy Stephanie Vanderkellen Stephanie Vanderkellen See fewer	Newhart (1982)
Tom Poston George Utley George Utley See fewer	Christmas with the Kranks (2004)
Linda Carlson Bev Dutton Bev Dutton See fewer	The Beverly Hillbillies (1993)
John Putch Bill Coder Bill Coder See fewer	The Father and the Bear (2016)
John Zarchen Neil Neil See fewer	Heathers (1988)
Ralph Manza Bud Bud See fewer	Godzilla (I) (1998)
Willie Garson Steve Windsell (as William Garson) Steve Windsell (as William Garson) See fewer	White Collar (2009)
Kellie Overbey Student #1 Student #1 See fewer	That's What She Said (I) (2012)
Suzanne Calvert Student #2 Student #2 See fewer	Short Cuts (1993)
Daniel Berman Vern (as Dan Berman) Vern (as Dan Berman) See fewer	Black Cat (1991)
Keith Amos Nicholas Prescott Nicholas Prescott See fewer	Black Listed (2003)
Camille Ameen Television Director (as Kim Ameen) Television Director (as Kim Ameen) See fewer	ER (1994)