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Empty Nest: The Show with the Dog -- This series overview, written by the webmaster of Empty Nest Online, appears in the summer 2004 issue of Tellyvision magazine, a Canadian fan magazine devoted to Canadian, American, and British television.
Empty Nest: Comic Veterans Unite for Another Season -- "Richard Mulligan has his share of problems, but Empty Nest is working out just fine" in this Newfoundland Herald cover story from 1989.
'Empty Nest': TV's Unknown Hit Sitcom -- The producer of the top-rated NBC series admits viewers know it as the show that's on Saturday nights after `The Golden Girls'-the one with the dog.
TV REVIEWS: "Empty Nest" Looks Like Good Place to Nestle Down -- The Los Angeles Times reviews Empty Nest's pilot episode.
One Last Visit Before Leaving the 'Nest' Empty -- Article regarding the series finale.
Review -- TV Guide reviews the show; 12/31/88
Season One Preview -- TV Guide 10/1/88
Empty Nest Dogged by Hiccups -- Shooting is stopped when Dreyfuss gets the hiccups.
Season Three Preview
Renewal Celebration -- Kristy and Bear at a party celebrating EN's renewal.
Peacock's 'Nest' best in finale -- Ratings report regarding final episode.
Report Card -- TV Guide grades EN's fourth season.
NBC sitcoms storm to 2nd sweeps win -- Article regarding the ratings of the hurricane crossover episodes.
Ratings Success -- Collage of various ratings charts featuring Empty Nest.
You stink! -- Kristy responds to a tabloid cover story.
Two for the Road -- TV Guide summary for this episode from Season Five. Also, click here for a Nurses episode summary from TV Guide.
Variety Review: "Aunt Verne Knows Best" -- Variety reviews this episode from season five, featuring Blossom's Joey Lawrence.

Cast Member Articles & Interviews

Dinah Manoff Directs Father's 'Telegrams From Heaven'
With An Eye On... -- Life wasn't always a beach for Dinah Manoff.
Dinah Manoff Knows Full Well To Appreciate 'Empty Nest' Benefits -- Dinah discusses the highs and lows of fame and her TV movie Maid For Each Other in a 1992 interview.
Entertainment Tonight: Whatever Happened to Your Favorite TV Stars? -- ET talks with Dinah Manoff about her past, her pregnancy, and Kristy McNichol's departure from Empty Nest.
She's in a State of Grace/Empty Nest Alum Returns -- These two articles deal with Dinah Manoff's role in State of Grace.
Kristy McNichol article -- In excerpts from a 1991 interview, Kristy discusses her career, dating, and what makes Empty Nest such a success.
It's Dinah vs. the Dog -- And She's Growling -- Page 1 ... Page 2 -- TV Guide, June 1989
Girls Will Be Girls -- Dinah Manoff and Kristy McNichol are turning into practical jokers on the set.
Down, Not Out -- Debilitated by manic-depressive illness, Kristy McNichol temporarily flees Empty Nest. People 1992
Kristy McNichol Wants to Fill Her Empty Nest
On a Roll -- Kristy McNichol at a charity bowling event.
The H.E.L.P. Group -- Kristy McNichol at charity event for The H.E.L.P. Group
Grease is the Word -- Excerpt from People magazine regarding Dinah Manoff and the 20th anniversary of Grease; 4/13/98
It was tough, but Kristy made right call -- Letter to Star magazine.
Passage from Aaron Spelling's book regarding Kristy McNichol
Two for the Road -- Kristy and Dinah talented comedy performers
Empty Nest Star Richard Battles Colon Cancer -- The Globe, 8/9/94
Dead End -- Kristy gets nervous on Arsenio Hall.
Comebacks of the Year -- Kristy McNichol
Horoscope -- The astrological relationship between Richard Mulligan and Kristy McNichol; 1988.
St. Jude fund-raiser gala -- features Richard Mulligan, Kristy McNichol, Rue McClanahan, others.
To Hell & Back -- Kristy McNichol article from People magazine, 4/3/89 -- Cover, Photo, Page 1 , Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5.


Promos & Ads

It's Full Moon Saturday! -- Ad about the Moonlight Madness crossover episodes between EN, GG, and Nurses.
Is it true bachelors have more fun? -- Series Premiere ad from TV Guide.
Harry's Most Dangerous Operation! -- Ad from episode "The Mentor" featuring Danny Thomas
Season Three Premiere Ad
Barbara's dumped by Bea Arthur's nephew! -- TV Guide ad about episode "Dumped."
Dreyfuss dognapped! -- TV Guide ad about fifth season premiere.
Did Carol kill her therapist? -- TV Guide ad
A Marriage Proposal -- Fly the Coop Contest ad.
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner! -- Fly the Coop Contest ad.
Who's Suing Who?! -- Fly the Coop Contest ad.
Series Finale Double Wedding! -- Series Finale ad from TV Guide.
Our nest won't be the same without you -- NBC ad regarding the series finale.


Articles About Garth Brooks' Guest Appearance

Country & Weston -- Garth Brooks visits the Westons.
Brooks books Nest nook -- Article about Garth Brooks' guest appearance.
Country's biggest star fills Empty Nest -- Another article about Brooks' appearance; TV Guide 11-2-91


Magazine Covers & Photos

The Newfoundland Herald Cover -- 'Empty Nest' Comic Veterans Back for Another Season
Original "Empty"-nesters -- Cast photo from TV Guide.
Shape Magazine Cover -- Kristy McNichol, June 1989
TV Guide Cover -- Richard Mulligan, Kristy McNichol, Dinah Manoff, Dreyfuss; December 1988
TV Weekly Magazine Cover -- Kristy McNichol, Richard Mulligan, Dinah Manoff; October 1988
Canadian TV Guide Cover -- Dinah Manoff; Canada edition, June 1989