Howard is even more upset than usual; his son, Howie, has announced his intention to quit school and become a comedian. That's quite a quantum leap for a kid who hasn't even reached his teens yet, and Howard hopes that he -- or Bob -- will be able to talk him out of it. Bobby Ramsen, who made a brace of fifth-season appearances as Johnny Carson Jr., is here cast as comedy teacher Mickey Melnick. Written by David Lloyd, "My Son, the Comedian" originally aired on November 12, 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi