The Good Guys
Bert Gramus and Rufus Butterworth were childhood chums who decided to pool their savings and purchase a diner, which they called "Bert's Place". Originally bachelor Rufus worked as a cabdriver while Bert and his wife Claudia operated the diner, but Rufus eventually quit his cabbie gig. Some of their regular customers were Hal, Andy, and Big Tom.
- 1968-1970
- 2 seasons
- CBS
- Comedy
Bert Gramus and Rufus Butterworth were childhood chums who decided to pool their savings and purchase a diner, which they called "Bert's Place". Originally bachelor Rufus worked as a cabdriver while Bert and his wife Claudia operated the diner, but Rufus eventually quit his cabbie gig. Some of their regular customers were Hal, Andy, and Big Tom.
Season 2 Episode Guide
17 Episodes 1969 - 1970
Episode 1
Winer, Diner, and Mover
Fri, Sep 26, 1969 30 mins
Rufus and Bert move their diner to a beachfront location.
Episode 2
Two's a Crowd
Fri, Oct 3, 1969 30 mins
After a quarrel, Bert buys Rufus's share of the partnership, He then has nightmares about how his buddy will survive without him, only to discover that Rufus doesn't miss him at all.
Episode 3
To Catch a Rufus
Fri, Oct 10, 1969 30 mins
Episode 4
Fly in My Stew
Fri, Oct 17, 1969 30 mins
Episode 5
Claudia Sows a Few
Fri, Oct 24, 1969 30 mins
Claudia sets out to beautify the countryside by sowing flower seed capsules, but the police think she is dumping drugs.
Episode 6
Let's Hear It For The Old Man
Fri, Oct 31, 1969 30 mins
Episode 7
Fireman, Save My Diner
Fri, Nov 7, 1969 30 mins
Rufus and Bert try to become volunteer firemen, but Bert has trouble passing the main test: making friends with the firehouse dog.
Episode 8
Biggest Madre of Them All
Fri, Nov 14, 1969 30 mins
Dusty old prospector Sierra Jake enjoys a hearty breakfast at the diner and pays his bill with a ragged treasure map he claims leads to a pirate's bounty. Bert laughs it off, but Rufus is convinced and sets off to discover the fortune, arousing Bert's suspicions.
Episode 9
No Orchids for the Diner
Fri, Nov 21, 1969 30 mins
Rufus and Bert learn that a famous jet-set restaurant editor lives nearby, so they set out to win her endorsement of the diner.
Episode 10
The Eyes Have It
Fri, Nov 28, 1969 30 mins
Episode 11
A Chimp Named Sam
Fri, Dec 5, 1969 30 mins
A chimpanzee named Sam is abandoned at the doorstep of Rufus who trains him to wait on tables at the diner.
Episode 12
A Familar Ring
Fri, Dec 12, 1969 30 mins
After Claudia lose her engagement ring the couple receive the insurance money which leads to a huge argument. Claudia wants to use the funds to fix up the diner but Bert would like to replace the ring, a symbol of his love.
Episode 13
Communications Gap
Fri, Dec 19, 1969 30 mins
Episode 14
A Fine Kettle of Fish
Fri, Jan 2, 1970 30 mins
Bert and Claudia are excited to take a long delayed vacation. But when Rufus agrees to care for some rare tropical fish his bungling intefers with their plans.
Episode 15
Deep Are the Roots
Fri, Jan 9, 1970 30 mins
Wben Rufus has his family tree done he learns he comes from a long line of cowards. Herb and Claudia try to boost his ego.
Episode 16
Compulsion
Fri, Jan 16, 1970 30 mins
Rufus undergoes hypnosis to kick his candy habit.
Episode 17
Art A La Carte
Fri, Jan 23, 1970 30 mins