Lou Grant/Hoax

Hoax
1x03
Airdate	October 4, 1977
Production Number	7503
Written by	Gordon Dawson
Directed by	Jay Sandrich
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Lou Grant — Season One

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Hoax is the third episode of the first season of Lou Grant, and the third episode overall.

Guest Stars: Eugene Roche (Jack Riley), Diana Douglas (Mrs. Cardell)

Co-Starring: Ivan Bonar (Dale Jurgenson), Booth Colman (Mr. Curtis), Rod McCary (Ron Allen), John Stephenson (Norm Crowder), Michael Irving (Jayson), Gordon Jump (National Editor), Richard Seff (Malcolm Baur), John Alvin (Foreign Editor), Wallace Rooney (Tim Butterfield), Fred Stuthman (Photo Editor)

Featuring: Allen Williams (Assistant Foreign Editor), Vivian Brown (Waitress), Chet Norris (TV Technician), Peter Weiss (TV Technician), Jim Driskill (Security Guard)

Plot Overview

When Lou gets a tip from a friend who claims to know the whereabouts of a missing millionaire, members of the staff initially have doubts about following it and dismiss it as a hoax. The man begins to gain credibility when he is able to retrieve information that only the missing man would know.

Arc Advancement

Characters

Carla Mardigan - last appearance