Too Close for Comfort
Jackie and Sarah Rush are two grown sisters who live in half of a duplex. Their parents, Henry and Muriel, live in the other half. Though one might think this proximity may be fun, both sides often feel that it's "too close for comfort", in this half-hour situation comedy.
- 1980-1987
- 6 seasons
- Rhino Home Video
- Comedy
- TV-PG
Jackie and Sarah Rush are two grown sisters who live in half of a duplex. Their parents, Henry and Muriel, live in the other half. Though one might think this proximity may be fun, both sides often feel that it's "too close for comfort", in this half-hour situation comedy.
Season 6 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 1986 - 1987
Episode 1
Henry's Change of Life
Sat, Apr 5, 1986
Big changes for the Rush family. The girls have left home. The Rushes sold their old house & moved to Mill Valley, CA. Henry ended Cosmic Cow and bought a 49% share in a local newspaper, The Marin Bugler and will be its editor. Owner, Hope Stinson, has 51% and makes that clear to Henry. Can he work with this demanding woman or did he made a mistake in changing his and Muriel's lives or will it all work out? Monroe gets a job as Henry's assistant.
Episode 2
Front Page Monroe
Sat, Apr 12, 1986
Monroe publishes a front page story about corporate pollution and gets sent to jail for not revealing his source.
Episode 3
Four Is a Crowd
Sat, Apr 19, 1986
The Rush's friends visit and overstay their welcome.
Episode 4
Ho-Ho-Ho Chi Henry
Sat, Apr 26, 1986
The Rushes and Mrs. Stinson help a Vietnamese family who opened a restaurant achieve the American dream.
Episode 5
Miss Marin Bugler
Sat, May 3, 1986
The Marin Bugler holds a beauty contest with unexpected repercussions for the winner.
Episode 6
Garfield the Cat Joins the Marin Bugler
Sat, May 10, 1986
Henry strikes up a deal to run the Garfield comic strip in the Marin Bugler.
Episode 7
Bedtime for Henry
Sat, May 17, 1986
All Henry wants to do is spend a relaxing day in bed, but is constantly interrupted.
Episode 8
Educating Lisa
Sat, May 24, 1986
The Rush's housekeeper Lisa enrolls in classes to become a naturalized American citizen.
Episode 9
Henry's Novel Solution
Sat, May 31, 1986
Henry's admiration for a famous author diminishes when he learns the man (Peter Haskell) gets his inspiration from the bottle.
Episode 10
Henry Gets Taken for a Ride
Sat, Jun 7, 1986
Henry decides to buy a car for Lisa. He attempts to show his business prowess by getting the best deal but in the process gets far less than he bargained for.
Episode 11
Late, Great Herbert Maxwell
Sat, Jul 12, 1986
Monroe and Henry learn about a coverup with regards to death of a friend of Mrs. Stinson.
Episode 12
Muriel's Fish Story
Sat, Jul 19, 1986
Muriel is offered a photography job from a famous oceanographer for his next expedition.
Episode 13
Ya Gotta Have Heart
Sat, Sep 27, 1986
When Mrs. Stinson's niece begins works as an intern at the newspaper, it causes friction.
Episode 14
Monroe's Critical Condition
Sat, Oct 4, 1986
Monroe's life is threatened after he gives a singer a bad review.
Episode 15
Cyrano Henry
Sat, Oct 11, 1986
Mr. Forester asks for Henry's help in writing a personal ad, which turns Henry into a ghost writer of sorts for all of his correspondence with the women who answer.
Episode 16
Family Feud
Sat, Oct 18, 1986
Muriel quits the Marin Bugler when Henry decides to use a reader's photo in a story instead of hers.
Episode 17
Rock Around Henry
Sat, Nov 1, 1986
Henry rallies behind two rock musicians who were banned from performing at a local music festival.
Episode 18
Herb Kisses, Henry Tells
Sat, Nov 8, 1986 30 mins
Henry and Muriel are caught in the middle of Herb and Marsha Kennedy's marriage problems after it's discovered that Herb has had an affair.
Episode 19
Believing Is Seeing
Sat, Nov 15, 1986
Henry suddenly becomes editor of the paper when Mrs. Stinson quits. Henry realizes he needs her at the paper and Mrs. Stinson realizes quitting was the wrong move.
Episode 20
Acropolis Now
Sat, Nov 22, 1986
Henry suspects Iris' Greek fiancé is after her money.
Episode 21
Presenting Buddy Ficus
Sat, Jan 31, 1987
Monroe decides to become a stand up comedian, billing himself as "Buddy Ficus."
Episode 22
Lisa Goes Lottery Loco
Sat, Feb 7, 1987
In the final show, all but Mr. Rush play lottery scratch ticket games. Lisa is overjoyed when she wins $5 and becomes addicted to playing.