Too Close for Comfort is an American television sitcom which ran on the ABC network from November 11, 1980 until May 5, 1983, and in first-run syndication from April 7, 1984 until September 27, 1986. It was modeled after the British series Keep It in the Family, which premiered nine months before Too Close for Comfort debuted in the U.S. Its name was changed to The Ted Knight Show when the show was retooled for its final season.
Apr 5, 1986
Henry, Muriel and Monroe move to Mill Valley, CA. The Rushes buy a new home. Henry bought a 49% share in a newspaper with a demanding 51% owner. Monroe is now his assistant and Muriel his photographer.
Apr 12, 1986
Monroe publishes a front page story about corporate pollution and gets sent to jail for not revealing his source.
Apr 19, 1986
The Rush's friends visit and overstay their welcome.
Apr 26, 1986
The Rushes and Mrs. Stinson help a Vietnamese family who opened a restaurant achieve the American dream.
May 3, 1986
The Marin Bugler holds a beauty contest with unexpected repercussions for the winner
May 10, 1986
Henry strikes up a deal to run the Garfield comic strip in the Marin Bugler
May 17, 1986
All Henry wants to do is spend a relaxing day in bed, but is constantly interrupted
May 24, 1986
The Rush's housekeeper Lisa enrolls in classes to become a naturalized American citizen
May 31, 1986
Henry's admiration for a famous author diminishes when he learns the man (Peter Haskell) gets his inspiration from the bottle
Jun 7, 1986
Henry decides to buy a car for Lisa. He attempts to show his business prowess by getting the best deal but in the process gets far less than he bargained for.
Jul 12, 1986
Monroe and Henry learn about a coverup with regards to death of a friend of Mrs. Stinson.
Jul 19, 1986
Muriel is offered a photography job from a famous oceanographer for his next expedition.
Sep 27, 1986
When Mrs. Stinson's niece begins works as an intern at the newspaper, it causes friction.
Oct 4, 1986
Monroe's life is threatened after he gives a singer a bad review.
Oct 11, 1986
Mr. Forester asks for Henry's help in writing a personal ad, which turns Henry into a ghost writer of sorts for all of his correspondence with the women who answer.
Oct 18, 1986
Muriel quits the Marin Bugler when Henry decides to use a reader's photo in a story instead of hers.
Nov 1, 1986
Henry rallies behind two rock musicians who were banned from performing at a local music festival.
Nov 8, 1986
Henry and Muriel are caught in the middle of Herb and Marsha Kennedy's marriage problems after it's discovered that Herb has had an affair.
Nov 15, 1986
Henry suddenly becomes editor of the paper when Mrs. Stinson quits. Henry realizes he needs her at the paper and Mrs. Stinson realizes quitting was the wrong move.
Nov 22, 1986
Henry suspects Iris' Greek fiancé is after her money.
Jan 31, 1987
Monroe reviews a comedy club, and thinks that the comedians at the club were not up to par; he decides to go onstage himself to try his hand at stand-up comedy. On the night Monroe is performing, under the stage name Buddy Ficus, the audience does not think his jokes are funny and everyone (except Muriel, Henry, Hope and Lisa) leave. Monroe falsely thinks he did a great job, and it is up to Henry to tell Monroe that stand-up is not Monroe's forte.
Feb 7, 1987
Lisa is overjoyed when she wins $5 and becomes addicted to playing.
