Burstyn and Grodin both gave their last performances on Oct. 18, 1975. They were succeeded by Joyce Van Patten and Conrad Janis, who lasted through Nov. 29, 1975, before headlining the show's first national tour, which lasted from Dec. 2, 1975 through May 8, 1976. Next up were Loretta Swit and Ted Bessell, who began their run on Dec. 2, 1975. While Swit's last performance was on June 19, 1976, Bessell continued with the play until March 6, 1977. His next leading lady was Sandy Dennis, who began her run on June 21, 1976 and lasted until May 29, 1977. By the time Dennis' run was complete, she was acting opposite Don Murray, who joined the play on March 8, 1977, and lasted until Jan. 1, 1978. Following Dennis was Hope Lange, whose run spanned May 31-Oct. 22, 1977. After Lange came Betsy Palmer, who played Doris from Oct. 24, 1977 until the Sept. 3, 1978 closing date. In addition to Murray, Palmer acted opposite Monte Markham from Jan. 3-July 6, 1978, and Charles Kimbrough from July 7-Sept. 3, 1978.