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Season 4
1982-1983
(74). "Archie's Night Out"
Directed by Nick Havinga
Written by Stephen Miller
(Original Air Date 9/26/82)
Barney convinces a reluctant Archie who is still recovering from his breakup
with Katharine to go with him to a Singles Club. Mr. VanRanseleer
decides to join the in fact he seems to be the only one having any luck.
Guest Stars: Marla Daams as Ann Marlowe, Nancy Jeris as Madge, Lee Kessler as
Eloise, Joan Shawlee as Joanie Taaffe O'Connell as Jennie & Lola Mason as Lucy
Trivia: It is revealed that Mr. VanRanseleer's first name is Edgar
(75). "Gary's ex"
Directed by Will Mackenzie
Written by Mark Fink
(Original Air Date 10/3/82)
Gary's Super Model ex-fiancée convinces Gary to handle her divorce After he
spends the night with her Billie feels spurned.
Guest Star: Melody Anderson as Cheryl
(76). "The Eyewitnesses"
Directed by Gary Shimokawa
Written by Andy Guerdat & Steve Kreinberg
(Original Air Date 10/10/82)
Raul and Jose witness a mugging, but they are afraid to go to the police because
they fear the Police will learn they are in the country Illegally leading to
there possible deportation.
Guest Stars: Bill Boyett as Lt. Jim Carmody, Dick Anthony Williams as Deputy
D.A.Baker, Jessica Nelson as Marsha & Gertrude Marx as Lillian the Receptionist.
(77). "Double Date"
Directed by Joe Gannon
Written by Mara Lideks
(Original Air Date 10/17/82)
Archie won't let Stephanie go on a date with a popular boy from school named
Danny. So Billie convinces Gary who was planning on going to a Knicks game with
tickets he got from his Law Firm to go along with her making it a double date so
Archie will allow Stephanie to go. Things seem to go good for Stephanie and
Danny, but bad for Billie and Gary. To make thing worse for Gary Archie who he
gave the Knicks tickets to got to see a great basketball game that went triple
overtime.
Guest Stars: Brian Robbins "Head of the Class" as Danny Ferguson & Richard
Lee-Sung as Curly
Trivia: Brian Robbins who plays Danny would go on to play Eric Mardian on the
ABC sitcom "Head of the Class" he has sine found success as executive
producer of TV shows such as the WB's "Smallville". His "Head of Class" costar Dan Frischman who
played Arvid Engen on that show plays the Mime at the audition in Break a leg,
Stephanie which comes 4 episodes after this one.
(78). "Stay Out of My Briefs"
Directed by Gary Shimokawa
Written by Alan Rosen & Fred Rubin
(Original Air Date 10/31/82)
When Gary's Brother Barry demands the help of Gary's assistant "Cousin Marsha"
Billie volunteers to fill in as his temporary assistant, but Billie starts to
get on Gary's nerves when she start to make what she thinks are improvements
around the office leaving Gary regretting he hired her.
Guest Stars: Allan Miller as Barry Rabinowitz, Jessica Nelson as Marsha, Richard
Kuss as Mr. Kruger Gertrude Marx as Mrs(Lillian)Fogelson
(79). "From the Waldorf to Astoria"
Directed by Gary Shimokawa
Written by Stephen Schneck & Marley Sims
(Original Air Date 10/24/82)
Jose's paintings of garbage become rage of the New York art scene with 10% of
the profits going to Archie for use of the bar for Jose's art shows, but when
art world demands more Jose finds himself unable to recapture his inspiration.
Guest Stars: Richard Stahl as Mr. Sanborn, Aarika Wells as Woman, Judith Sparle
as Avant-Garde Woman, Jermy Whelan as Bald Man and Gay Tappan as Leather Lady
Trivia: Richard Stahl previously played Clarence V. Marshall the
lawyer hired by Mrs. Greenspan in the Classic All
in the Family first season episode "Oh, My Aching Back" and a doctor in fourth
season "All in the Family" episode "Archie Eats And Runs"
(80).
"Break a Leg, Stephanie"
Directed by Linda Day
Written by Richard Freiman
(Original Air Date 11/7/82)
Stephanie must ask Archie if she can tryout for the High School of the
performing arts eventually. Archie relents and lets her try out, Though the
audition goes well. Stephanie is disappointed when her grades are not high
enough to meet the school's high standards.
Guest Stars: Robert Lussier as Man, Lillian Lehman as Women, Marc Price "Family
Ties" as Comedian Kid, Sydney Thornbury as French Horn player, Alvah Stanley as
Mailman, Shaun Earl as Ballet Dancer & Dan Frischman as the Mime.
Trivia: At the audition look for Family Ties' Marc Price (Skippy) as the
Comedian Kid and Head of the Class' Dan Frischman (Arvid)as the Mime.
(81). "Archie Gets a Head"
Directed by Gary Shimokawa
Written by Mort Nathan & Barry Fanaro
(Original Air Date 11/21/82)
When it becomes clear that one bathroom is not enough for Archie, Stephanie and
Billie. Archie decides he needs have another bathroom built. when Archie finds
Pulaski the Plumber's prices too high Archie enlist Jose and Raul to build the
bathroom but when this ends in disaster Archie is forced to hire Pulaski to
clean up the mess and rebuild the Bathroom.
Guest Star: Barney Martin "Seinfeld" as Mr. Pulaski
Trivia: Barney Martin would go on to play Jerry Seinfeld's dad Morty Seinfeld on
NBC's "Senifeld".
(82). "Barney Gets Laid Off"
Directed by Linda Day
Written by David Angell
(Original Air Date 11/28/82)
Reagen's Federal Budget cut's cause Barney to get laid off as a bridge
inspector. After Barney fails as a shoe salesman Billie convinces Archie to give
Barney a job at the bar, but Barney is clueless and Archie is forced to fire
him.
Guest Stars: Brianne Leary as Young Woman, Ruth Kobart as Older Woman & Ron
Vernan as Mr. Henry
Episode Note: This episode was written by the late David Angell who would go on
the Co-Create the NBC Sitcoms Frasier and Wings with Peter Casey, David Lee who
them selves wrote for and produced on fellow "All in the Family"
spin-off "The
Jeffersons". Angell with Casey and Lee won Emmys for writing and producing for
Frasier and Cheers. David Angell and his Lynn sadly died when terrorist crashed
the American flight 11 which they were passengers on into the World Trade Center
on September 11 2001.
(83). "Marriage on the Rocks"
Directed by Alan Myerson
Written by Andy Guerdat & Steve Kreinberg
(Original Air Date 12/12/82)
Harry cheats on his wife with another women well house-sitting for Barney. When
Harry's wife realizes something's going on she kicks him out, but when Harry is
dumped by his new girlfriend and asks his wife for a reconciliation who
tells him she is now dating another man.
Guest Stars: Georgann Johnson as Alice Snowden and Teri Ralston as Gerta
(84). "Father Christmas"
Directed by Gary Shimokawa
Written by Stephen Miller
(Original Air Date 12/19/82)
Archie invites his brother Fred over for Christmas hoping to surprise Billie,
but Billie still blames her father for the divorce from her mother and tells him
she's going skiing with Gary on Christmas. There are facts about the reasons her
parents divorce that Billie douse not knows.
Guest Star: Richard McKenzie as Fred Bunker
Trivia: Archie tell his brother Fred on the phone that he will be sleeping in
the attic on the same bed cousin Oscar died on and that he thinks Edith changed
the sheets since then. This is strange sine the bed that Oscar died on was
broken by Mike while rooming with Archie in the 7th season All In the Family
episode "Mike and Gloria Split"
Richard McKenzie reprises his roll of Fred Bunker from the 8th season All in the
Family episode "The Brother" and 9th season episode "The Return Of Archie's
Brother"
(85). "Teacher's Pet"
Directed by Joe Gannon
Written by Bob Rosenfarb
(Original Air Date 12/26/82)
Billie is convinced that theories in her philosophy Professor's book is are an
alternative to hostility, but her boyfriend Gary is not convinced. Billie feels
honored when her Professor ask her to type his next but his real intention are
made clear when he starts putting the Moves on her.
Guest Stars: Alan Feinstein as Professor Wright, Richard Hochberg as Gifford, Jonie Determan Woman #1 Jason Brett as Customer #1, Ray Ballard as Customer #2,
Paul Tauger as Customer #3
(86). "Captain Video"
Directed by Alan Myerson
Teleplay by Stephen Schnrck & Marley Sims
Story by Stephen Miller & Mark Fink
(Original Air Date 1/2/83)
Barney turns to a video dating service to find new women but lies about being
rich. When Barney's date learns the truth she leaves him promoting Barney to go
back and make another video this time telling the truth which leads to him
finding a perfect match.
Guest Star: Robert Picardo "Star Trek Voyager" as Larry Burnett, Joy Garrett as
Cynthia, Marianne Muellerleile "Life With Bonnie"as Laura, Judy Baldwin as Randi & Ora Rubinstein
as Terry.
Trivia: Robert Picardo who plays video matchmaker Larry Burnett is best known
for the roll of the holographic Doctor on UPN's Star Trek Voyager. Picardo's
Other knowable rolls include Kevin Arnold's clueless Middle School Physical
Education teacher Coach Ed Cutlip on the ABC sitcom The Wonder Years and Dr.
Dick Richard on the ABC Vietnam drama China Beach. Marianne Muellerleile who
plays Bareny's perfect match Laura most recently played crazed "Psycho" inspired
ax murderer Norma Bates on the NBC Soap Passions and Bonnie Molloy's (Bonnie
Hunt) housekeeper Gloria on the ABC sitcom "Life With Bonnie" Former Archie Bunker's Place
cast member Martin Balsam played the doomed private detective Milton Arbogast
Hitchcock's classic 1960 film "Psycho".
(87). "The Promotion"
Directed by Nick Havinga
Written by Mara Lideks
(Original Air Date 1/9/83)
Gary's Brother Barry who seem be to Uncle Abe's top choice to be promoted to
partner, but Barry soon gets into an argument with Uncle Abe over Gary's advice
to a client which leads to Abe having a hart attack only to have Gary help save
him. After this Gary believes he will be promoted to partner instead of Barry
and tells Archie he's quitting as Business manager. But Barry's position in the
Argument turns out of be valid and Barry still get the promotion leaving Gary to
return to Archie's Place.
Guests Star: Howard DaSilva "1776" as Abe Rabinowitz & Allan Miller as Barry
Rabinowitz Larry Gelman as Uncle Nate, George Kee Cheung as Chan and Gertrude
Marx as Lillian
Trivia: Abe Rabinowitz played by Howard DaSilva in this episode was played by
Will Kuluvain The Business Manager.
(88). "Three Women"
Directed by Joe Gannon
Written by Dianne Messina & Lou Messina
(Original Air Date 1/16/83)
Stephanie hopes on a visit to her Grandmother's house she will learn more about
her dead mother, but she finds her Grandmother trying to avoid the subject of
her mother. Matters are complicated more because Harry's truck will not start
and Archie must spend the night interacting with Stephanie's Grandmother's rich
friends.
Guest Stars: Celeste Holm as Estelle Harris, Selma Diamond "Night
Court" as Mrs Isaacson, Mitzi Hoag as Cousin Sophie, Pat Crenshaw as Albert,
Bill Morey as Ira Epstein, Sid Conrad as General Thompson, Nancy Marlow as Mrs.
Thompson and Latifam Myerson as Mrs. Epstein
Trivia: Selma Diamond who plays Mrs. Isaacson in this episode played Selma Hacker
on Night Court from 1984 until her death in 1985. After her death she was
replaced by Florence Halop's Florence Kleiner who Halop died her self in 1986
and was replaced by Marsha Warfield's Roz. Halop played Murray's Aunt Gussie
early in the first season of Archie Bunker's Place.
(89). "Relief Bartender"
Directed by Alan Bergmann
Teleplay by David Angell
Story by Alan Rosen & Fred Rubin
(Original Air Date 1/23/83)
Archie reluctantly decides to hire a second bartender to ease Harry's workload.
When Archie is given a list of candidates by the bartenders union he decides
hire a bartender named Pat not knowing Pat is a women Archie then looks for a
excuse to fire her. But she files a grievance with her union. Archie take Gary's
advice and offers Pat her job back.
Guest Stars: Phil Rubenstein as Ray Morelli, Jonnie Decker as Man, Jerry Supiran
"Small Wonder" as Peter McBride, Ricky Supiran as Jimmy McBride, Joe Endes as
Ben Prescott , Joy Allen as Shirley, Chris Anastasio as Customer
Trivia: Fern Fitzgerald also played Marilee Stone on Dallas from 1978 to 1990
Dallas stared one of Carroll O'Connor best friends Larry Hagman as evil JR
Ewing. Jerry Supiran who plays Pat's son Peter is best known for playing the
role of Jamie Lawson the human brother of Vicki the Robot on the mid 1980s
syndicated sitcom Small Wonder.
(90). "The Red Herring"
Directed by Gary Shimokawa
Written by Andy Guerdat & Steve Kreinberg
(Original Air Date 1/30/83)
When an old friend pays Mr. Van Ranseleer at the bar a few days before his
birthday. This inspires Billie to throw a birthday party at the bar for Mr. Van
Ranseleer inviting all his old friends not realizing that many off them were
once communist and that Mr. Van Ranseleer refused to testify in front of the
house un-American activity comity sacrificing his job as a teacher. Archie's friendship with Mr. Van Ranseleer is than put to the test.
Guest Stars: Jeff Corey as Mike Gorman & Robert Symonds as Herb Taylor
Note: Their are more Guest Stars in this episode, but I do not have the credits
and can only list the actors that were listening the original 1983 TV Guide
listing.
(91). "The Boys' Night Out"
Directed by Oz Scott
Written by Mark Fink
(Original Air Date 2/13/83)
Barney convinces Archie, and Harry spend a night out starting with a Knicks game
in honor of their 20-year Friendship, but after the game they find them selves
bar hoping in Bars where the feel out of place.
Guest Stars: Tom Toupe as Robert, Joan Roberts as Lisa, Jodean Lawrence as Woman
1, Paula Shaw as Woman 2, Linda Scott as Woman 3, Frank Whiteman as Man
1,Donegan Smith as Man 2 & Brendan Dillon as customer
Trivia: Brendan Dillon who plays a customer in this episode also played original
Bar owner Tommy Kelsey in the early episodes of "All in the Family". In latter
episodes Bob Hastings took over the role and finally Frank Maxwell played Kelsey
in the seventh season episode "Archie Gets The Business, Part 1 Kelsey's final
appearance
(92). "I Can Manage"
Directed by Oz Scott
Written by Fred Rubin
(Original Air Date 2/20/83)
Gary asks Archie to go to a restaurant convention but Archie refuses, but Archie
changes his mind when he meets the group's attractive representative, but after
they spend the night together she tells Archie she is married and has Children.
After the revelation Archie decides to leave early.
Guest Stars: Carol Lawrence as Teresa Forbes , Paul Bodner as Mr. Langerman,
Mickey Knox as Mr.Daniels & Doris Martin as Ms.Spiro
(93). "Store Wars"
Directed by Carroll O’Connor & Gary Shimokawa
Written by Alan Rosen
(Original Air Date 2/27/83)
Murray returns to find a buyer for his half of the bar because he needs the
money to open another Bar & Grill in San Francisco, but when Archie scares away
a prospective buyer. Murray then decides to exercises a clause in his contract
which allows one partner to buyout the other that would enable Murray as sole
owner to sell the bar and recoup his investment. This pleases Gary because he will
not have to work for Archie anymore, but Gary's joy is short lived when his
Brother Barry knowing how much Gary hates working for Archie suggest a way that
Murray can get capital from his half of the bar without selling it.
Guest Stars: Martin Balsam as Murray Klein, Allan Miller as Barry Rabinowitz,
Byron Paul as Hy Wagner, Jessica Nelson as Marsha, Gertrude Marx as Lillian
Fogelson & Joy Allen as Shirley
Trivia: Martin Balsam and Barry Gordon co-stared in the 1965 Oscar nominated
movie "A Thousand Clowns" a roll for which Balsam won a Academy Award for Best
Supporting Actor.
(94). "Bunker Madness"
Directed by Linda Day
Written by Andy Guerdat & Steve Kreinberg
(Original Air Date 3/13/83)
When Archie finds marijuana in the basement he believes it belongs to Billie and
he kicks her out of the house. But the marijuana actually belongs to Stephanie
who Billie is trying to protect, but Stephanie confesses the truth after Archie
breaks up her party because Stephanie friends are using drugs.
Guest Stars: J.R. Miller as Andy Kelly, Patricia Patts as Cathy Berger, Chad
Thumann as Phil Rogers, Kimberly Vaughn as Michelle, Carole Mallory as Marina,
Brian Collins as Man, Carey Scott as Steve Kremsky, Kirk Brennan as Freddy,
Michael Brick as Claude, Mitchell Schorr as Long-Haired Kid, Nicole Jensen as
Girl & Steven Spencer as Boy
(95). "No One Said It Was Easy"
Directed by Alan Rosen
Written by Joe Gannon
(Original Air Date ?/?/83)
Gary turns to drinking when Billie grows tired of their relationship and wants
to Break up with him.
Guest Stars: Rick Grassi as Guy #1, Shawn Campbell as Guy #2 & Bob Maroff as Cab
Driver.
(96). "Small Claims Court"
Directed by Gary Shimokawa
Written by Stephen Miller
(Original Air Date 3/28/83)
Barney gets a job as a salesman at a shady electronics store named "TV Heaven".
Barney convinces Archie to replace the malfunctioning TV at the bar with a new
TV, but Archie Does not trust or want to pay for delivery men and demands Barney
help him install the TV Instead . During this process Barney drops the TV. When Barney's
boss store owner Marty Marquetti refuses to replace it. Archie decides to take
Marty to court where Barney is set to testify against Archie with his job on the
line if he tells the truth.
Guest Stars: Parley Baer as Judge Anthony Barzini, Raymond Serra as Marty
Marquetti, James Gallery as TV Man, Alan Foster as Louie, Clint Young as Bailiff
& Gloria Camden as Lady in Mink
Trivia: Parley Baer who plays Judge Anthony Barzini was named a
unsung hero of TV Land this episode was included in a TV Land Box set in his
honor
(97). "I'm Torn Here"
Directed by Gail Liberti Bergmann
Teleplay by Fred Rubin
Story by Alan Rosen & Fred Rubin
(Original Air Date 4/4/83)
Billie and Gary agree to be friends, but this is tested when Billie falls for
Rick Baxter who unknowing to Billie is a old friend and childhood rival of Gary's. Billie and
Rick start dating neither knowing about others relationship with Gary, nor Gary
knowing that they are dating. All is let out in the open when Archie tries to
clear up the situation.
Guest Star: Joe Penny “Jake and the Fatman”"Rip
Tide" as Rick Baxter
Trivia: Joe Penny went on to costar with William Conrad on "Jake and the Fat
Man". Allan Miller recurred in four "Archie Bunker’s Place" episodes as Gary’s
Brother Barry Rabinowitz costarred with Conrad on the 1981 TV version of "Nero
Wolfe".