Newhart (1982–1990)

Bias Rating

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 7.5

Overview

Dick Loudon (Bob Newhart) and his wife Joanna (Mary Frann) decide to leave life in New York City and buy a little inn in Vermont. Dick is a how-to book writer, who eventually becomes a local television celebrity as host ...

Starring Cast

Bob Newhart • Mary Frann • Tom Poston

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Low

Overview

Starring Cast

Bob Newhart • Mary Frann • Tom Poston

Detailed Bias Analysis

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Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

Newhart is a character-driven sitcom that explores the humorous clash between urban and rural sensibilities, ultimately championing themes of community and acceptance without engaging in explicit political commentary.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

The television series 'Newhart' features a predominantly white main cast, reflecting traditional casting practices of its time and setting. The narrative focuses on character-driven comedy without critically portraying traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The sitcom 'Newhart,' which aired from 1982 to 1990, does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or storylines. As such, there is no discernible portrayal of LGBTQ+ themes, rendering the net impact N/A.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Newhart is an original sitcom from the 1980s, not an adaptation, reboot, or biopic. All characters were created for the show, meaning there was no prior established canon or historical record for their gender to be swapped from.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Newhart is an original sitcom from the 1980s, not an adaptation or a reboot of pre-existing characters. All characters were created for this specific series, thus there is no prior canon from which a character's race could have been swapped.