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Dates are mostly from memory, but can be off a week or two. Firstrun dates usually follow a pattern of Sep-Dec, then 2-week reruns in late Dec, then firstruns Jan-early Mar, reruns, then May firstruns. If you know of actual dates or have other stuff to add, please let me know By E-mail and I'll put them in. Thank you. One original episode aired in August 1977, though my memory is fuzzy in remembering the date.

#58 The Better Part of Valor

While substitute teaching at the high school, Abby refuses to pass the star basketball player, and troubles begin for Tommy.

It's an awkward meeting when Tom meets Janet's parents.

Tommy is pressured by the basketball player to get the answers to Abby's test. Tommy learns to stand up for what is right.

Original Air Date: March 7, 1979 (confirmed date!)

Guests: Joan Prather as Janet, ***Richard Herd*** as George McArthur, ***James Cromwell*** as Coach Pollard, ***Stephan William Burns*** as Dixon, Brad Gorman as Gus, Talmage Scott as Brian, Fay De Witt as Sylvia, Kathleen Brown as Julie

#59 Dads, Daughters, Different Drummers

Tom and Abby are surprised to learn that Nicholas is musically talented but Abby is upset when Tom gets him a drum set.

Joannie falls for the local drama critic who gave her a good review. Tom thinks he is a phony and tries to break up their romance.

An unemployed David decides to open his own construction business and the whole family pitches in to help him.

Original Air Date: March 14, 1979 (confirmed date!)

Guests: Joan Prather as Janet, Joel Colodner as Charles, Gertrude Flynn as Mrs. Walker, Al Ruscio as the editor

#60 The Final Days

Abby and the children are frustrated when they are trying to study for finals and a youth-oriented article Tom wrote in his column runs into trouble with a senior citizen and inspires a picket line in their front yard.

Elizabeth panics when she discovers she has to take an algebra final.

Tommy puts a band together after hearing that the prom committee will pay $300 for a band.

Original Air Date: Mar 21, 1979?

Guests: ***Abe Vigoda*** as Ben Ryan, ***James Karen*** as Elliot Randolph, Fred Holliday as reporter, Sally K. Marr as Blanche, Kate Riehl as Dorothy, Howard Bailey as Armand, Steven Peterman as Gary, John Zoller as Vince, Kevin Lee Miller as Marshall

Featuring Willie Aames and Paradise playing "Tijuana Tokyo"

#61 The Graduates

Tom is proud when Elizabeth and Joannie are graduating the same week (Joannie from college and Elizabeth from high school).

Joannie doesn't know what to do with her life after graduation.

Tom is invited to give the commencement address at Elizabeth's High School graduation.

Abby talks to the principal on Elizabeth's behalf after she is excluded from the graduation ceremony for taking part in a dangerous senior prank.

Tommy is offered the perfect summer job as a lifeguard but has to cut his hair if he accepts the job.

Original Air Date: May 2, 1979 (99% sure)

Guests: Jerry Lacy as Barber, Ann Doran as Ms. Ryder, Jennifer Darling as Donna, Phil Hoover as Mr. Napier, Patricia Alice Albrecht as Julie, Bobby Duncan as Daniel, Chad Roche as Paul, Tom Lacy as Mr. Gillette, Mee Marmy as Secretary, Kathy Mahoney as Debbie

#62 Marriage and Other Flights of Fancy, pt. 1

NOTE: This originally aired as a two-hour episode.

Tom finally realizes his dream of being a published author when a magazine prints his short story, but finds it published in a man's magazine more famous for its "illustrations" than its literature.

David and Janet announce their engagement but David leaves Janet and takes off on a cross-country trip when he gets cold feet.

Elizabeth is paired with a real nerd for a make-believe marriage assignment at school.

Original Air Date: May 9, 1979 (confirmed!)

Guests: ***Noah Beery*** (Jr.) as Dutch, Forbesy Russell as Linda, Joan Prather as Janet, John Calvin as Marty, Joan Tompkins as Mary, Tom Lacy as Mr. Gillette, ***Catherine Hickland*** as Vicki

#63 Marriage and Other Flights of Fancy, pt. 2

David and his traveling companion continue on their cross-country trip and he gets involved in a hang-gliding competition and learn a few lessons about life.

Original Air Date: May 9, 1979 (confirmed!)

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