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Madame's Place

1982–1983· 1 season· 24 min episodes★ 7.9Ended
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Synopsis

Madame's Place is an American sitcom that featured the misadventures of Madame, a puppet in the form of a bawdy old movie star with a naughty sense of humor.

Themes

romantic

Episodes

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  1. E1 #001Next upSep 20, 1982
    Synopsis

    Madame prepares for the latest taping of her syndicated TV talk show. At the end of this hectic day, Madame's niece Sara Joy arrives from their native Georgia, determined to crack show business and requesting that her aunt put her up until she does.

    Guest stars: John Moschitta Jr. (Larry Lunch), David Cooper (David Carefulnow), Chandler Garrison (R. Ray Randall), Ty Henderson (Barney Wolfe), Corey Feldman (Buzzy)

  2. E2 This is Her PastSep 21, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    Sara Joy begins pounding the pavement in Hollywood; After being sawed in half by the world's most incompetent magician, Madame finds herself the surprise honoree on "This Is Your Life."

    Guest stars: A.J. Freeman (Earl Mac Donald), Alvin Hammer (Benny Zane), Jill Wagner-Porter (Magician's Assistant), Peter Pit (Amazing Leopold), Geoff Edwards (Biff Willis)

  3. E3 #003Sep 22, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    A neighborhood boy whom Madame once babysat returns to visit her, but he has grown into a popular television evangelist. He tries to save Madame's soul while she tries to get him back in the bathtub.

    Guest stars: Rod McCary (Eddie Bob Tate), Don Sparks (Mister Honest), Corey Feldman (Buzzy)

  4. E4 #004Sep 23, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    Bernadette books a ladies Dixie band on the show without Madame's approval; Buzz and Sara Joy submit Pinkerton's diary for publication, which divulges his long-ago affair with Madame. When the book sells, Pinkerton is torn between the generous cash advance and his loyalty to Madame.

    Guest stars: Peggy Gilbert (The Dixie Belles), Corey Feldman (Buzzy)

  5. E5 #005Sep 24, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    A rash of robberies in the neighborhood leads Madame to install a home security system. Unfortunately, as she's testing it out, a metal cage descends upon her from above and locks her in -- fifteen minutes before she's due on stage.

    Guest stars: Alex Gonzalez (Self), Aaron Scott Bernard (Burgler #1), James J. Collins (Burgler #2), Ty Henderson (Barney Wolfe), Corey Feldman (Buzzy)

  6. E6 #006Sep 27, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    No sooner does Solaria, a psychic, predict that Madame is fated to have a baby than a bundle of joy is found on the doorstep of the mansion.

    Guest stars: Don Sparks (Mister Honest), Edie McClurg (Solaria), Chandler Garrison (R. Ray Randall), Starr Hester (Laughing Lady), Corey Feldman (Buzzy)

  7. E7 #007Sep 28, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    It's dueling divas when guest star Debbie Reynolds does a life-sized impression of Madame on the show; Sara Joy admits that the baby found on Madame's doorstep is hers, and the need to earn money leads her to accept a role in a pornographic film.

    Guest stars: Debbie Reynolds (Self), Marty Zagon (Blake de Carlo)

  8. E8 #008Sep 29, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    Madame and Bernadette have a falling out after Solaria conducts a seance to make contact with Bernadette's deceased husband; Sara Joy reveals that she is not the true mother of the infant found on Madame's doorstep, and that she has been protecting the baby's real mother, a friend of hers from Dawson, Georgia.

    Guest stars: Edie McClurg (Solaria), Bonnie Urseth (Patty Sue), Monty Goodson (Pilot), Corey Feldman (Buzzy)

  9. E9 #009Sep 30, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    As the standoff between Madame and Bernadette rages on, the household falls into disarray; Sara Joy's friend Patty Sue takes ownership of the infant found on Madame's doorstep and heads back to Dawson, Georgia; on her show, Madame spotlights a Japanese comedienne who does uncanny impressions of Leslie Caron, Hermione Gingold, Katharine Hepburn, Sandra Dee and Shirley Temple.

    Guest stars: Bonnie Urseth (Patty Sue), Barbara Cason (Lynn La Vecque), Lynne Marie Stewart (Sonoko), Corey Feldman (Buzzy)

  10. E10 #010Oct 1, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    Madame and Bernadette reconcile, and the household returns to order -- until Madame becomes indisposed, at which point a scramble ensues to find a substitute host for that evening's show. With all of Tinseltown RSVP'd to a party hosted by Sammy Davis, Jr., Madame prepares Bernadette to take center stage.

    Guest stars: Edie McClurg (Solaria), Chandler Garrison (R. Ray Randall), Ty Henderson (Barney Wolfe), Del Hinkley (Dr. Kerwin), Barry Bartle (Senator Wallings)

  11. E11 #011Oct 4, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    Concerned over Buzzy's adolescent crush on Sara Joy, Madame intervenes with the boy's self-involved show-biz parents, but her plan backfires when Buzzy runs away; Anthony Newley appears on Madame's show, where the two duet to "The Candy Man."

    Guest stars: Anthony Newley (Self), E.J. Peaker (Carla St. James), Sonny Melendrez (Lusty Beast Spokesman), Corey Feldman (Buzzy), John Reilly (Max St. James)

  12. E12 #012Oct 5, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    After winning the Irish Sweepstakes, an eccentric, formerly homeless woman named Cora moves in next door to Madame. When the snooty neighbors protest, Madame goes the Pygmalion route to teach Cora how to behave like a lady of means.

    Guest stars: Monica Ganas (Cora Flarp), Kenny Sacha (Bette Midler)

  13. E13 #013Oct 6, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    To boost ratings, Madame sponsors an on-air "Marry Madame" contest to find the man who will become her seventh husband; an extremely talkative Charles Nelson Reilly pays a visit to Madame's show, barely letting her get a word in edgewise.

    Guest stars: Charles Nelson Reilly (Self), William Bogert (Dwayne Kellogg), Raymond Lynch (Dr. Carl Treadwell), Ty Henderson (Barney Wolfe)

  14. E14 #014Oct 7, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    Bernadette, Pinkerton and Sara Joy take an instant dislike to Madame's new fiancé, but when Madame remains blind to his mercenary nature, they conspire to reveal his true colors.

    Guest stars: William Bogert (Dwayne Kellogg), Jay Leno (Self), Joan Leizman (The Cooking Couple), Corey Feldman (Buzzy), Stuart Nisbet (John Gilhooley)

  15. E15 #015Oct 8, 1982 · 22 min
    Synopsis

    When Madame and con-man Dwayne Kellogg elope to Mexico, Pinkerton, Sara Joy and Bernadette spring into action to stop the wedding before it's too late; the outspoken Mr. Honest fills in for Madame on her show while she's away.

    Guest stars: William Bogert (Dwayne Kellogg), Don Sparks (Misterthonest), Abel Franco (Bartender), Glenn Super (Bullhorn Comic), John Paragon (Holistic Doctor)

  16. E16 #016Oct 11, 1982 · 22 min
    Synopsis

    Depressed and behaving erratically in the wake of her ruptured engagement to Dwayne Kellogg, Madame refuses professional help -- until Bernadette engages celebrity psychologist Dr. Joyce Brothers; on her show, Madame introduces comics Fred Willard and Dave Workman.

    Guest stars: Ty Henderson (Barney Wolfe), Joyce Brothers (Self), Fred Willard (Self), David Workman (Self)

  17. E17 #017Oct 12, 1982 · 22 min
    Synopsis

    Dr. Joyce Brothers continues her in-depth analysis of Madame, which reveals a long-standing pattern of choosing the wrong men in her life; Pinkerton comes clean with Madame about his feelings for her, twenty-five years after their breakup.

    Guest stars: Joyce Brothers (Self), Dale Gonyea (The Piano Sexual)

  18. E18 #018Oct 13, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    Against her better judgment, Madame allows a vitriolic reporter to follow her with a camera for a TV expose that completely misrepresents her; inebriated comic Foster Brooks unexpectedly wanders onto the stage of Madame's show.

    Guest stars: Ty Henderson (Barney Wolfe), Mark Lonow (Walter Malice), Foster Brooks (Self), Brian Seff (The Comic)

  19. E19 #019Oct 14, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    A famous Italian director asks Madame to appear in his latest film, which leads her to question staying in television; Madame spars with guest star Betty White on her show.

    Guest stars: Ty Henderson (Barney Wolfe), Betty White (Self), Ronnie Schell (Federino Felluci), Dick Hardwick (Self), Doug Mattocks (Self)

  20. E20 #020Oct 15, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    Tab Hunter is interviewed by Madame in her eponymous talk show, and she confuses him with other famous 1950s heartthrob actors and cannot name any of his movies.

    Guest stars: Tab Hunter (Self), Archie Hahn (Roger)

  21. E21 #021Oct 18, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    Madame's neighbors launch a petition to prevent her from running her show on their street, and Madame finds an unlikely ally in an awkward, introverted inventor.

    Guest stars: Ruth Gillette (Mrs. Stewart, III), Mickey Jones (Pinhead Flanigan), Corey Feldman (Buzzy), Gary Allen (Stanton Gore)

  22. E22 #022Oct 19, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    A dip in Madame's ratings indicates that she has fallen out of touch with the youth market. Feeling past her prime, Madame goes punk and takes part in a youth protest.

    Guest stars: Chandler Garrison (R. Ray Randall), DeeDee Rescher (Fatima), Corey Feldman (Buzzy)

  23. E23 #023Oct 20, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    Madame decides the only way to recapture her beauty is to undergo cosmetic surgery. She and Pinkerton then concoct a ruse that will allow her recuperation time without anyone discovering what's she's done. In response, the household leaps to the conclusion that Madame is on her deathbed.

    Guest stars: Edie McClurg (Solaria), Ty Henderson (Barney Wolfe), Ion Teodorescu (Dr. Krutch), Corey Feldman (Buzzy)

  24. E24 #024Oct 21, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    Solaria tries to hypnotize Madame out of a debilitating bout of insomnia, which causes Madame to fall into a post-hypnotic trance while interviewing a prominent women's rights activist.

    Guest stars: John Moschitta Jr. (Larry Lunch), Edie McClurg (Solaria), Ilene Graff (Gloria Beecham Meade), Corey Feldman (Buzzy)

  25. E25 #025Oct 22, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    When Barney is fired from "Madame's Place," his replacement is a cutting-edge Canadian producer whose run of controversial, adversarial guests nearly drives Madame off the air.

    Guest stars: Chandler Garrison (R. Ray Randall), Ty Henderson (Barney Wolfe), Robert Hanley (Tony Tessier), Paul Barselou (Harvey Blain)

  26. E26 #026Oct 25, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    Madame hosts a reunion for one of the 'Whoopie Girls' from her speakeasy days, but the down-on-her-luck former vaudevillian likes mansion living so much that she shows no signs of leaving; Madame welcomes fellow southerner Toni Tennille to the show, but all of her questions pertain solely to the Captain.

    Guest stars: Toni Tennille (Self), Bobbi Tremaine (Self)

  27. E27 But Please, No JokesOct 26, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    After spending her life savings to record a single, Sara Joy quits her job to pursue a full-time singing career. When Madame rebukes her rash decision, her discouraged niece packs her bags and heads home to Georgia -- until Bernadette hears the record, which prompts Madame to introduce Sara Joy on her show.

    Guest stars: Ty Henderson (Barney Wolfe), Phyllis Diller (Self)

  28. E28 #028Oct 27, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    When Madame is chosen Woman of the Year by the Fine Arts Guild, Bernadette and Pinkerton move into damage control mode, as the Guild reserves the right to withdraw the nomination if the recipient behaves in an undignified manner. Once it commences, the award ceremony devolves into a bona fide roast of Madame.

    Guest stars: Ty Henderson (Barney Wolfe), Sandy Helberg (Shecky Jack), Natalie Core (Claudia Bright), David Rosenburg (Self)

  29. E29 #029Oct 28, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    Sara Joy wants Madame to back the production of an esoteric play written by her untalented boyfriend from acting class; glamorous Eva Gabor guest stars on "Madame's Place," resulting in a fashionista duel between the two divas.

    Guest stars: Eva Gabor (Self), John Sanderford (Tweed Bergman), Ron Stevens (Rope on a stick commercial)

  30. E30 #030Oct 29, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    A freak snowstorm brings Hollywood to its knees during sweeps week, forcing Madame to put her staff and family to work on that evening's show.

    Guest stars: John Moschitta Jr. (Larry Lunch), Ty Henderson (Barney Wolfe), Don Sparks (Misterhonest)

  31. E31 #031Nov 1, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    Sara Joy hopes to make the Olympics gymnastics team; Madame's former producer sues her for firing him -- serving her subpoena through a dog act on the air -- but her longtime attorney appears to have entered senility.

    Guest stars: Parley Baer (Huntington Phelps), Earl Boen (Judge Blake), Corey Feldman (Buzzy)

  32. E32 #032Nov 2, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    Sara Joy promotes the career of a juggling street performer; Madame's trial continues, with the plaintiff threatening blackmail with a videotape from her foray into pornography.

    Guest stars: Parley Baer (Huntington Phelps), Earl Boen (Judge Blake), George McDaniel (Barnett Antell VI), Scanlon Gail (Morris the Magnificent), Cathy Cahn (Maude Passwater)

  33. E33 #033Nov 3, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    Sara Joy takes the stand on Madame's behalf as the trial draws to a conclusion.

    Guest stars: John Moschitta Jr. (Larry Lunch), Richard Kuss (Sven), Robert Lussier (Hanover Cheeky), Lindsey Fields (Francine Sinkpot), Corey Feldman (Buzzy), Jennifer Richards (Inga)

  34. E34 #034Nov 4, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    When Sara Joy ends her courtship with a love-'em-and-leave-'em nude artist's model, Solaria sets her up with her nephew, Pee Wee Herman.

    Guest stars: Edie McClurg (Solaria), Paul Reubens (Pee Wee Herman), Tony Longo (Lou)

  35. E35 #035Nov 5, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    Madame is paid a visit by her black sheep cousin Charley -- a man who transforms into Bette Davis whenever he hears the word 'trash.' When vacationing Pinkerton returns to the mansion, he falls for Charley in drag. Guest star: Charles Pierce

    Guest stars: Charles Pierce (Cousin Charlie)

  36. E36 #036Nov 8, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    Madame's sergeant nephew Lamar is temporarily re-stationed in Los Angeles, where he commandeers the mansion and puts the family through rigorous basic training; Frankie Avalon guest stars on Madame's show, where he shares his secrets for staying youthful.

    Guest stars: Frankie Avalon (Self), Colby Chester (Sgt. Lamar Hardley), James Metropole (The Kissing Bandit)

  37. E37 #037Nov 9, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    Madame defies network executives when she hires a handsome but inept new announcer over their more seasoned candidates.

    Guest stars: Ty Henderson (Barney Wolfe), Raymond Lynch (Lance Lane), Alan Feiman (Babbling Boffo Brother #1), Mike Norris (Babbling Boffo Brother #2), Ron Stevens (Ron Stevens)

  38. E38 #038Nov 10, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    Madame invites her second husband and his new fiancée to lunch, then orders William Shatner off the set of her show when the Canadian actor cannot recite the United States national anthem.

    Guest stars: William Shatner (Self), James Weston (Roy Boy McCullough), Julie Payne (Micheline Juliette), Dale Gonyea (Self)

  39. E39 #039Nov 11, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    Madame hires a bargain basement interior designer who romances Bernadette to get a commercial deal on Madame's show.

    Guest stars: Ken Olfson (Bernie of Culver City), Michael Marlin (Self)

  40. E40 #040Nov 12, 1982 · 21 min
    Synopsis

    Believing the mansion is haunted, the household hires a local ghostbuster; Madame hosts comedian George Gobel on her show, and the two compete to see who has the worse memory.

    Guest stars: George Gobel (Self), Anita Dangler (Martha McCaslin), Alan Feiman (Grouch Marx (as Alan Feiman)), Richmond Shepard (Harpo Marx)

  41. E41 #041Nov 15, 1982 · 22 min
    Synopsis

    Madame continues efforts to banish the ghosts of Groucho and Harpo Marx, whose practical jokes from beyond have the household up in arms; heartthrob John Schneider promotes his latest film and record album on Madame's show.

    Guest stars: Anita Dangler (Martha McCaslin), Alan Feiman (Grouch Marx (as Alan Feiman)), Richmond Shepard (Harpo Marx), John Schneider (Self), Mari Kornhauser (Tripod Man), Ed Williams (Professor)

  42. E42 #042Nov 16, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    An old flame of Pinkerton's returns after 22 years to disclose that they have a son together; comedian Dick Shawn appears as a guest on Madame's show.

    Guest stars: Ruta Lee (Kaye Jacobs), Dick Shawn (Self), Robbie Haymer (Walter Pinkerton Jr.)

  43. E43 #043Nov 17, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    Two teenagers from the Brooklyn chapter of Madame's fan club steal their way into the mansion -- and then refuse to leave; comedian Marty Allen appears on Madame's show.

    Guest stars: Marty Allen (Self), Lissa Negrin (Cindy), Hillary Carlip (Mindy), Cheril Vendetti (Self)

  44. E44 #044Nov 18, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    Defeated and disillusioned by her inability get a role in a major motion picture, Madame decides to retire, throwing her talk show into disarray.

    Guest stars: John Moschitta Jr. (Larry Lunch), Ty Henderson (Barney Wolfe), Raymond Lynch (Lance Lane), Sarah Rawls (Self), John Del Regno (Gordo Gordon), Nancy Parker (Self)

  45. E45 #045Nov 19, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    Pinkerton becomes addicted to a television soap opera; comedian Rip Taylor forces Madame to play straight man to him when he appears on her talk show.

    Guest stars: Rip Taylor (Self), Brooke Bundy (Arlene Hoffman), Andi Matheny (Beaver Advocate)

  46. E46 #046Nov 22, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    Sara Joy is hypnotized into becoming more assertive, which turns into her a completely different person; Arsenio Hall appears on Madame's show.

    Guest stars: Arsenio Hall (Self), Julian Burton (Dr. Murray Mesmer), Ellis Levinson (Mimic-O-Matic Spokesman)

  47. E47 #047Nov 23, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    When a fan letter berates her physical appearance, Madame hires a makeover consultant who prescribes a complete overhaul; comedian Fred Travalena guest stars on Madame's show.

    Guest stars: Fred Travalena (Self), Fern Fitzgerald (Rhoda Royale)

  48. E48 #048Nov 24, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    The household goes to extremes to raise funds when the media reports that Madame is bankrupt; comedian Scatman Crothers guest stars on Madame's talk show.

    Guest stars: Scatman Crothers (Self), Vernon Weddle (Aldo Brutus), Joan Stocking (The Little Girl)

  49. E49 #049Nov 25, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    An extraterrestrial steals into the mansion with the objective of "melding" with Madame so he can bring comedy back to his planet.

    Guest stars: Michael Lee Gogin (Eppis), Anthony Russell (Self)

  50. E50 #050Nov 26, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    A bumbling inspector takes charge after Madame's iconic, life-size portrait is stolen.

    Guest stars: Vito Scotti (Inspector Putzeau), Hector Elias (Roland Esperanza), Julie Budd (Self)

  51. E51 #051Nov 29, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    While Pinkerton is on vacation, his twin brother, an uncultivated biker named Chopper, drops in to pay his respects. Actor-singer Jerry Reed guest stars.

    Guest stars: Jerry Reed (Self)

  52. E52 #052Nov 30, 1982 · 22 min
    Synopsis

    Madame is audited by the Internal Revenue Service, which becomes sticky when Mr. Honest shows up to throw light on every white lie she tells.

    Guest stars: Don Sparks (Misterhonest), Bob Kelton (Self), Bob McClurg (Mr. DiPronto), Matthew Tobin (Mr. Litt), Victoria Carroll (Mrs. DiPronto)

  53. E53 #053Dec 1, 1982 · 22 min
    Synopsis

    Mr. Honest seeks Madame's help in ferreting out the identity of his secret admirer; comedienne Alice Ghostley visits Madame's show, revealing their long-standing rivalry after decades of competing for the same roles.

    Guest stars: Don Sparks (Misterhonest), Mike Norris (Babbling Boffo Brother #2), Alice Ghostley (Self), Alan Feiman (Baffling Boffo Brother #1)

  54. E54 His Biggest DreamDec 2, 1982 · 23 min
    Synopsis

    Feeling his midlife crunch, Pinkerton accepts an offer to train an up-and-coming female prizefighter. Final episode of series.

    Guest stars: Dale Gonyea (Self), Donna Ponterotto (Kid Kelly), Jimmy Aleck (Self), Susan Tolsky (Bernadette Van Gelder), Lynne Marie Stewart (Lupe de Vega)

  55. E55 #055Dec 3, 1982
  56. E56 #056Jan 31, 1983
  57. E57 #057Feb 1, 1983
  58. E58 #058Feb 2, 1983
  59. E59 #059Feb 3, 1983
  60. E60 #060Feb 4, 1983
  61. E61 #061Feb 7, 1983
  62. E62 #062Feb 8, 1983
  63. E63 #063Feb 9, 1983
  64. E64 #064Feb 10, 1983
  65. E65 #065Feb 11, 1983
  66. E66 #066Feb 14, 1983
  67. E67 #067Feb 15, 1983
  68. E68 #068Feb 16, 1983
  69. E69 #069Feb 17, 1983
  70. E70 #70Feb 18, 1983
  71. E71 #071Feb 21, 1983
  72. E72 #072Feb 22, 1983
  73. E73 #073Feb 23, 1983
  74. E74 #074Feb 24, 1983
  75. E75 #075Feb 25, 1983

Cast & crew

Wayland FlowersMadameJudy LandersSarah JoyJohnny HaymerPinkertonSusan TolskyBernadette

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