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Yes, that is the very definition of "class".
Probably the best series finale I could remember. The show was great every season from start to finish.This video -- which is some years old -- gives me a fresh respect for actress Suzanne Pleshette, Newhart's leading lady on THE BOB NEWHART SHOW in the '70s.
Apparently she had been approached a few different times about doing the series finale of NEWHART, and she was well aware that that show would be written off as a dream. When the time finally came for that later show to end, she knew what the producers were calling her for.
What really stands out to me here is the respect Pleshette had for Mary Frann, Newhart's leading lady on NEWHART. When the wrap-up party was held, Pleshette excused herself so Frann could enjoy her limelight. That's an admiral character trait.
I love how Pleshette says "it wasn't my house" in explaining her decision to leave the party to the cast that had served NEWHART for eight years.
I loved Leslie and wish they had kept her.Leslie, their original maid, seemed rather bland despite her interesting back-story (she was a "runaway heiress" who decided to take a job as a maid in order to escape the pressures of her wealthy family).
I also liked Leslie.I loved Leslie and wish they had kept her.
The problem was they didn't give her anything to do except be eye candy for Kirk. His constant desire for her when she's obviously not interested got old fast.
The character just needed to be retooled for the next season. Drop the Ms. Perfect routine. It's too sterile. There's nothing for anyone to work with.
I forgot which episode...it's where Dick and Joanna were arguing and Dick buys flowers. Kirk brings up how all you have to do is give a woman flowers and everything goes back to normal. Leslie gets mad at them and storms off into the kitchen.
It's a small scene but this is what they should've been doing with the character.
They also could've just turned her into what Stephanie would become.
Having said that, I liked Julia Duffy too.
I'm in the minority but I like the look of that first season.
I don't like the last couple seasons. It's too wacky and everyone in town except Dick are as dumb as fenceposts. Baby Steph owning the TV station is beyond stupid. Also hated the final episode.
Great theme/intro.