Directed by
| Charles S. Dubin | ||
Writing Credits
| James L. Brooks | ... | (created by) & |
| Allan Burns | ... | (created by) and |
| Gene Reynolds | ... | (created by) |
| Leon Tokatyan | ... | (developed by) |
| David Lloyd | ... | (written by) |
Cast (in credits order) complete, awaiting verification
| Edward Asner | ... | Lou Grant | |
| Robert Walden | ... | Joe Rossi | |
| Linda Kelsey | ... | Billie Newman | |
| Mason Adams | ... | Charlie Hume | |
| Jack Bannon | ... | Art Donovan | |
| Daryl Anderson | ... | Dennis "Animal" Price | |
| Nancy Marchand | ... | Mrs. Pynchon | |
| Thomas Carter | ... | Chris | |
| Jimmy Lydon | ... | Doctor (as James Lydon) | |
| Fred Sadoff | ... | Dr. Karp | |
| Daniel Zacapa | ... | David (as Garret Pearson) | |
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Laurence Haddon | ... | Foreign Editor |
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Michael Irving | ... | Jayson |
| Sidney Clute | ... | National Editor | |
| Billy Beck | ... | Photo Editor | |
| Allen Williams | ... | Adam Wilson | |
| Lydia Lei | ... | Technician | |
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Laird Stuart | ... | Anesthetist (as Robbyn Stuart) |
| Klinton Spilsbury | ... | John Gilroy (as Max Keller) | |
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Leonard Ross | ... | Bill |
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Al Beaudine | ... | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Norman Palmer | ... | Reporter (uncredited) | |
Produced by
| James L. Brooks | ... | executive producer |
| Allan Burns | ... | executive producer |
| Gene Reynolds | ... | executive producer / producer |
| Roger Young | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Patrick Williams | ||
Cinematography by
| Robert Caramico | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Tony de Zarraga | ||
| Douglas Hines | ||
Casting By
| Fran Bascom | ... | (as Fran F. Bascom) |
Art Direction by
| Sydney Z. Litwack | ||
Set Decoration by
| Charles Korian | ... | (as Chuck Korian) |
Makeup Department
| Jean Austin | ... | hair stylist |
| Frank Griffin | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Donald Baer | ... | production manager (as Donald A. Baer) |
| Ted Rich | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Carl Dubliclay | ... | second assistant director (as Carl P. Dubliclay) |
| Paul Nichols | ... | assistant director (as Paul 'Tiny' Nichols) |
Art Department
| Gene Cox | ... | property master |
| Pat Grande | ... | construction coordinator |
Sound Department
| Dale Johnston | ... | sound effects editor |
| Dean Vernon | ... | sound mixer (as Dean S. Vernon) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jack Harmon | ... | electrical gaffer (as Jack L. Harmon) |
| William Santoro | ... | key grip (as Bill Santoro) |
| Jonathan West | ... | camera operator |
| Walt Andrus | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Ed Fincher | ... | costumer: men (as N. Edward Fincher) |
| Leslie Hall | ... | costumer: women |
Location Management
| Martin Ryan Rosenberg | ... | location coordinator |
Music Department
| Daniel Allan Carlin | ... | music editor (as Dan Carlin Jr.) |
| Patrick Williams | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Bonnie Prendergast | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Paul Shoemaker | ... | transportation captain |
| Frank Khoury | ... | transportation (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Janice Carr | ... | production coordinator |
| Lionel A. Ephraim | ... | production executive: MTM Enterprises |
| Seth Freeman | ... | story editor |
| Michele Gallery | ... | research assistant |
| Bonnie Green | ... | assistant to executive producers |
| Meryl O'Loughlin | ... | executive in charge of talent |
| Carol Straughn | ... | assistant to executive producers |
| Leon Tokatyan | ... | executive story consultant |
| Al Beaudine | ... | stand-in: Edward Asner (uncredited) |