Episodes
2. Expose
September 24, 1979
60 min
The hard drinking husband of a popular female politician makes headlines while the Trib staff makes news itself in a gossip magazine. The Trib learns a hard lesson about what happens when private lives become public from Rossi's tough coverage of elected official, Bonita Worth, and Lou's firing of a resentful reporter.
Guest Stars:
William Schallert, Richard Brestoff, Ivan Bonar, Don Diamond, G.W. Bailey
3. Slammer
October 1, 1979
60 min
Guest Stars:
Kene Holliday, J. Jay Saunders, Robert Davi, Gary Pagett, Art LaFleur
4. Charlatan
October 15, 1979
60 min
Guest Stars:
Meshach Taylor, Kenneth Tigar, Carmen Argenziano, Michael Fairman, Charles Cyphers
6. Hype
October 29, 1979
60 min
Guest Stars:
Paul Sparer, Harold Gould, Robert Rothwell, Arthur Tovey
7. Gambling
November 5, 1979
60 min
To help with a story on the legalization of gambling, Lou befriends an elderly man who has inside tips for betting on the horses. Billie's new boyfriend uses her to feed his gambling addiction.
Guest Stars:
Charles Lane, Alan Manson, John Karlen
8. Witness
November 12, 1979
60 min
Guest Stars:
Bartlett Robinson, Richard Jaeckel, Peter Marshall, Charles Hallahan
11. Andrew, Part 2: Trial
December 10, 1979
60 min
Andrew is put on trial for the murder of a young woman who lived in his mother's flat. Art wants to protect his cousin but realizes that the Tribune's coverage may work against the case.
Guest Stars:
Bruce Davison, Barbara Barrie, Charles Aidman, Joan Hotchkis, Michael McGuire
17. Inheritance
January 28, 1980
60 min
Guest Stars:
Allyn Ann McLerie, Marshall Thompson, Buck Kartalian, Keene Curtis, Magda Harout
18. Censored
February 4, 1980
60 min
Rossi visits a small town where book burnings are back in fashion and a young teacher loses her job for teaching too radical ideas. Back at the Trib', Charlie refuses to publish a satirical comic strip in lieu of being sued.
Guest Stars:
Karen Ingenthron, James Gallery, Vernon Weddle, C. Lindsay Workman
20. Blackout
February 18, 1980
60 min
The paper's long standing streak of having a daily newspaper published is threatened by a blackout.
Guest Stars:
Charles Bracy, Richard Evans, Walter Brooke, Stanley Grover, Ivan Bonar
21. Dogs
March 3, 1980
60 min
Guest Stars:
Eric Server, Michael Jeter, Pat Corley, Read Morgan, John Blyth Barrymore
22. Influence
March 10, 1980
60 min
Lou sticks his neck out to try and help Adam, who develops a serious drinking problem. However, when Adam's drinking problems gets worse and he expects Lou to keep covering for him, Lou regrets getting involved.
Guest Stars:
James Whitmore Jr., Al Ruscio, Sheila Larken, Ivan Bonar, Bartlett Robinson
23. Guns
March 17, 1980
60 min
Guest Stars:
Rue McClanahan, Michael Alldredge, Deirdre Lenihan, Jack Dodson
