Revisiting Smith's Point

In the Autumn of 1971, head of ABC Entertainment Martin Starger greenlit a show from Scottish television-writer and showrunner Bill Craig with the intention of creating an "East Coast Brady Bunch." The show notoriously flopped, but left behind an ornate (and sometimes strange) legacy of failed television. Join me as I rewatch and provide commentary for this 70's sitcom gem.

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Episodes

Season One, Episode Five

Revisiting Season One, Episode Five ("Halloween Party") of Smith's Point . In this episode, written by Ladybird A. & Jubilee Sully and directed by Valerie Hanson, nobody at the Dew Come Inn can sleep after a scary movie plays on television.

Dec 29, 2022•47 min

Season One, Episode Four

Revisiting Season One, Episode Four ("Rain, Rain, Everywhere") of Smith's Point. In this episode written by Jude Taylor and directed by Teresa Campbell, Essie (Joan Lightfoot) and C.J. (Martin Udvarnoky) try to make their own fun after a class field trip is rained out.

Sep 29, 2022•58 min

Season One, Episode Three

Revisiting Season One, Episode Three ("A Delicate Situation") of Smith's Point . In this episode, written by Al Carmines and directed by Luther James, a guest (Arthur Song) becomes stuck in the second floor bathroom on the night of his Anniversary Party.

Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Season One, Episode Two

Revisiting Season One, Episode Two ("The Great Book Caper") of Smith's Point. In this episode written by Sybil Adelman and directed by Moira Armstrong, Essie Harris is accused of ruining a book by the school librarian (Gillian Spencer)

Aug 31, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Season One, Episode One

Revisiting Season One, Episode One ("I Do...Not?") of Smith's Point. In this episode written by Bill Craig and directed by John Rich, a movie star (Teresa Graves) comes to stay at the inn on the night before her wedding.

Aug 19, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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