Desc: The Bounder: Directed by Sam Weisman. With Jeannetta Arnette, Richard Masur, Michael McKean, Francine Tacker. An ex-convict named Howard Bender comes to live with his sister and brother-in-law in this half-hour comedy pilot based on the 1982 original British series. Howard uses his powers of deception to deal with people; however, he is attracted to Laura, the beautiful next door neighbor.