Dick Loudon (played by Bob Newhart) is a protagonist in Newhart.
Author of DIY and travel books who relocates from NYC to rural Vermont with his wife to run the historic Stratford Inn. Later becomes the host of a local television program. George Utley (played by Tom Poston) appears in Newhart.
Sweet-natured but simple handyman who assists Dick and Joanna in managing the inn during the early seasons. Stephanie Vanderkellen (played by Julia Duffy) appears in Newhart.
Leslie's cousin who replaces her as a maid in season two. Described as vain, lazy, and spoiled, she later enters a romantic relationship with Michael Harris. Michael Harris (played by Peter Scolari) appears in Newhart.
Vapid and neurotic television producer for a local show. His relationship with Stephanie serves as a satire of 1980s excess. Larry (played by William Sanderson) appears in Newhart.
Awkward, uncultured backwoodsman brother who initially works as a hired odd-job man. Later takes over the Minuteman Café alongside his siblings. Darryl (played by John Voldstad) appears in Newhart.
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Character Network — 6 Characters
Dick Loudon (Bob Newhart) — protagonist Author of DIY and travel books who relocates from NYC to rural Vermont with his wife to run the historic Stratford Inn....
George Utley (Tom Poston) Sweet-natured but simple handyman who assists Dick and Joanna in managing the inn during the early seasons.
Stephanie Vanderkellen (Julia Duffy) Leslie's cousin who replaces her as a maid in season two. Described as vain, lazy, and spoiled, she later enters a roman...
Michael Harris (Peter Scolari) Vapid and neurotic television producer for a local show. His relationship with Stephanie serves as a satire of 1980s exc...
Larry (William Sanderson) Awkward, uncultured backwoodsman brother who initially works as a hired odd-job man. Later takes over the Minuteman Café...
