The Nashes of Ridgemont, New York are an unusual suburban family. Jim Nash, a college English professor, and his wife Joan, a newspaper columnist, live with their four rambunctious sons, a tolerant family maid, and a huge sheep dog. Based on the bestselling book and movie of the same name.
Cast:Pat Crowley , Mark Miller , Kim Tyler , Brian Nash , Jeff Fithian , Joe Fithian , Lord Nelson , Shirley Mitchell , King Donovan , Dub Taylor , Ned Glass , Melinda Casey , Jeanne Arnold , Bill Zuckert , Bill Quinn , Bonnie Franklin , Larry Bishop , Trudi Ames
Jim is someone inclined to indoor, scholarly pursuits so he's at a loss when ordered to entertain Roland Cunningham. The guest approaches each endeavor with vigor and enthusiasm sending the family into exhaustion.
The Nash clan is to be profiled on the university's TV show "At Home with the Faculty." The attention creates chaos on the home front as Joan wants to present an artificial look at their life instead of reality.
When the boys learn their mom Joan received a nice paycheck for writing about them they think some so the money belongs to them.
Kyle and Joel try out for various roles at the community playhouse but seem to miss out on being cast. When Joel doesn't get a part he really wanted he gets depressed and his parents try to boost his ego.
Drama coach Jim tries to spark Joan into finishing her third act. Jim's professional reputation hangs in the balance: he's entered Joan's play in a drama competition.
The Righteous Brothers encounter the Nash family at a PTA event. The hit group perform "Sticks and Stones" plus "Along Came Jones." Joan and Jim join them in singing "King of the Road."
Joan, trying to please everyone, says yes to too many organizations. The new housekeeper Martha fights a losing battle in trying to maintain order on the home front.