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{{Short description|American television situation comedy}}
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| network = [[CBS]]
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| first_aired = {{start date|1992|9|18}}
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'''''Bob''''' is an American [[sitcom]] television series created by [[Bill and Cheri Steinkellner|Bill Steinkellner, Cheri Steinkellner]], and [[Phoef Sutton]]. It aired on [[CBS]] from September 18, 1992, to December 27, 1993. The series was the third [[star vehicle|starring vehicle]] sitcom for [[Bob Newhart]], following his previous successful CBS sitcoms ''[[The Bob Newhart Show]]'' and ''[[Newhart]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Porch |first=Scott |date=2015-06-11 |title=Bob Newhart on his groundbreaking sitcom: "We were taking the stigma off psychiatrists and psychologists" |url=https://www.salon.com/2015/06/11/bob_newhart_on_his_groundbreaking_sitcom_we_were_taking_the_stigma_off_psychiatrists_and_psychologists/ |access-date=2023-03-12 |website=Salon |language=en}}</ref>
'''''Bob''''' is an American [[sitcom]] television series created by [[Bill and Cheri Steinkellner|Bill Steinkellner, Cheri Steinkellner]], and [[Phoef Sutton]]. It aired on [[CBS]] from September 18, 1992, to December 27, 1993, for two seasons. The series was the third [[star vehicle|starring vehicle]] sitcom for [[Bob Newhart]], following his previous successful CBS sitcoms ''[[The Bob Newhart Show]]'' and ''[[Newhart]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Porch |first=Scott |date=2015-06-11 |title=Bob Newhart on his groundbreaking sitcom: "We were taking the stigma off psychiatrists and psychologists" |url=https://www.salon.com/2015/06/11/bob_newhart_on_his_groundbreaking_sitcom_we_were_taking_the_stigma_off_psychiatrists_and_psychologists/ |access-date=2023-03-12 |website=Salon |language=en}}</ref>


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
===First season===
Newhart portrayed Bob McKay, the creator of the 1950s [[comic book]] [[superhero]] "Mad-Dog". Mad-Dog was a casualty of the [[Comics Code Authority]], a real-life self-regulation authority formed to assuage concerns over violence and gore in comics in the 1950s. In the wake of the CCA, Bob became a [[greeting card]] artist. In the pilot, Mad-Dog is revived when the American-Canadian Trans-Continental Communications Company buys the rights to the series. Complications ensued when Ace Comics head Harlan Stone ([[John Cygan]]) insisted Mad-Dog should be a bloodthirsty [[vigilante]] rather than the hero Bob originally created. Bob initially turned down Harlan's offer to revive the series with the publisher, but after his wife, Kaye ([[Carlene Watkins]]), reminded Bob that Mad-Dog would never give up dreams in the face of defeat, he decided to compromise with Harlan on creative direction, and go back to do the revival. In the final episode of the first season, AmCanTranConComCo was sold to a millionaire who hated comic books, and the entire Mad-Dog staff, including Bob, was fired.
Newhart portrayed Bob McKay, the creator of the 1950s [[comic book]] [[superhero]] Mad-Dog. Mad-Dog was a casualty of the [[Comics Code Authority]] (CCA), a real-life self-regulation authority formed to assuage concerns over violence and gore in comics in the 1950s. In the wake of the CCA, Bob became a [[greeting card]] artist. In the pilot, Mad-Dog is revived when the American-Canadian Trans-Continental Communications Company buys the rights to the series. Complications ensue when Ace Comics head Harlan Stone ([[John Cygan]]) insists Mad-Dog should be a bloodthirsty [[vigilante]] rather than the hero Bob originally created. Bob initially turns down Harlan's offer to revive the series with the publisher, but after his wife, Kaye ([[Carlene Watkins]]), reminds Bob that Mad-Dog would never give up dreams in the face of defeat, he decides to compromise with Harlan on creative direction, and go back to do the revival. In the final episode of the first season, AmCanTranConComCo is sold to a millionaire who hates comic books, and the entire Mad-Dog staff, including Bob, is fired.


During the first season, Bob balances his work life with his personal life. Bob's wife Kaye is loyal and sensible, and a busy career woman herself. Their grown daughter, Trisha ([[Cynthia Stevenson]]), frequently bemoans her perpetually single state. At work, Bob has to deal with the more eccentric staff members: klutzy gofer Albie Lutz (Andrew Bilgore); spaced-out cartoon [[inker]] Chad Pfefferle (Timothy Fall); and curmudgeonly artist Iris Frankel ([[Ruth Kobart]]). Eventually, Bob also hired Trisha onto the Mad-Dog staff, where Chad developed a crush on her; she also moved into an apartment with her best friend, Kathy ([[Lisa Kudrow]]), where Albie also joined them temporarily.
During the first season, Bob balances his work life with his personal life. Bob's wife Kaye is loyal and sensible, and a busy career woman herself. Their grown daughter, Trisha ([[Cynthia Stevenson]]), frequently bemoans her perpetually single state. At work, Bob has to deal with the more eccentric staff members: klutzy gofer Albie Lutz (Andrew Bilgore); spaced-out cartoon [[inker]] Chad Pfefferle (Timothy Fall); and curmudgeonly artist Iris Frankel ([[Ruth Kobart]]). Eventually, Bob also hires Trisha onto the Mad-Dog staff, where Chad develops a crush on her; she also moves into an apartment with her best friend, Kathy ([[Lisa Kudrow]]), where Albie also joins them temporarily.


===Second season===
===Second season===
When ''Bob'' returned in late October 1993, the show was changed completely. All of Bob's co-workers from the previous season disappeared and the show's premise had changed. Sylvia Schmitt ([[Betty White]]), the wife of his former boss (who had run off with his dental hygienist), hired Bob as President of Schmitt Greetings. Her son Pete ([[Jere Burns]]), the vice-president of Sales who had expected to take over the company and now had to work for Bob, was not happy. Others working at the company were the bookkeeper Chris Szelinski ([[Megan Cavanagh]]) and Whitey van der Bunt ([[Eric Allan Kramer]]), a member of the production team who adored Bob. Trisha and Kathy remained friends and housemates on a quest for true love.
When ''Bob'' returned in late October 1993, the show was changed completely. All of Bob's co-workers from the previous season disappeared and the show's premise had changed. Sylvia Schmitt ([[Betty White]]), the wife of his former boss (who had run off with his dental hygienist), hires Bob as President of Schmitt Greetings. Her son Pete ([[Jere Burns]]), the vice-president of Sales who had expected to take over the company and now has to work for Bob, is not happy. Others working at the company are the bookkeeper Chris Szelinski ([[Megan Cavanagh]]) and Whitey van der Bunt ([[Eric Allan Kramer]]), a member of the production team who adores Bob. Trisha and Kathy remain friends and housemates on a quest for true love.


==Cast==
==Cast==
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*Timothy Fall as Chad Pfefferle, a spaced-out cartoon [[inker]]
*Timothy Fall as Chad Pfefferle, a spaced-out cartoon [[inker]]
*Andrew Bilgore as Albie Lutz, a klutzy gofer with low self-esteem
*Andrew Bilgore as Albie Lutz, a klutzy gofer with low self-esteem
*[[John Cygan]] as Harlan Stone, the head of Ace Comics whom Bob frequently clashes with
*[[John Cygan]] as Harlan Stone, the head of Ace Comics with whom Bob has frequent clashes


===Season two main cast===
===Season two main cast===
*[[Betty White]] as Sylvia Schmitt, Bob's new boss
*[[Betty White]] as Sylvia Schmitt, Bob's new boss
*[[Jere Burns]] as Pete Schmitt, Sylvia's son and the vice president of sales, who was expected to have Bob's job.
*[[Jere Burns]] as Pete Schmitt, Sylvia's son and the vice president of sales, who expected to have Bob's job
*[[Eric Allan Kramer]] as Whitey van der Bunt, a dim-witted member of the production team who is a fan of Bob's work.
*[[Eric Allan Kramer]] as Whitey van der Bunt, a dim-witted member of the production team who is a fan of Bob's work
*[[Megan Cavanagh]] as Chris Szelinski, the sarcastic bookkeeper of the company
*[[Megan Cavanagh]] as Chris Szelinski, the sarcastic company bookkeeper


===Recurring===
===Recurring===
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*[[Christine Dunford]] as Shayla, Harlan's on-and-off girlfriend. She only appears in season one.
*[[Christine Dunford]] as Shayla, Harlan's on-and-off girlfriend. She only appears in season one.


One character was heard but not seen – Mr. Terhorst (voice of [[Michael Cumpsty]]), the president of AmCanTranConComCo who communicated with all his employees anywhere that fiber-optics could be installed. Harlan even provided Bob will a cellular phone in which Mr. Terhorst would randomly tap into it and begin talking to Bob in his most private, intimate hours. Cryptic yet resourceful, Terhorst was a master mediator in all creative differences in the office, and was determined to make Mad-Dog a cultural phenomenon.
One character was heard but not seen – Mr. Terhorst (voice of [[Michael Cumpsty]]), the president of AmCanTranConComCo who communicates with all his employees anywhere that fiber optics can be installed. Harlan even provides Bob with a cellular phone, which Mr. Terhorst would randomly tap into and begin talking to Bob in his most private, intimate hours. Cryptic yet resourceful, Terhorst is a master mediator in all creative differences in the office, and is determined to make Mad-Dog a cultural phenomenon.


===Notable guest stars===
===Notable guest stars===
*[[Carol Ann Susi]] as Debra ("P.C. or Not P.C."). Susi and Newhart would both go on to be recurring guest stars on ''[[The Big Bang Theory]]''.
*[[Carol Ann Susi]] as Debra ("P.C. or Not P.C."). Susi and Newhart would both go on to be recurring guest stars on ''[[The Big Bang Theory]]''.
*[[Bill Daily]] as Vic Victor, one of Bob's poker friends. Daily previously played Howard on ''[[The Bob Newhart Show]]'', and said "Hi, Bob." whenever he showed up. ("A Streetcar Named Congress Douglas", "I'm Getting Remarried in the Morning")
*[[Bill Daily]] as Vic Victor, one of Bob's poker friends. Daily previously played Howard on ''[[The Bob Newhart Show]]'', and said "Hi, Bob" whenever he showed up. ("A Streetcar Named Congress Douglas", "I'm Getting Remarried in the Morning")
*[[Steve Lawrence]] as Don Palmero, one of Bob's poker friends. ("A Streetcar Named Congress Douglas", "I'm Getting Remarried in the Morning")
*[[Steve Lawrence]] as Don Palmero, one of Bob's poker friends. ("A Streetcar Named Congress Douglas", "I'm Getting Remarried in the Morning")
*[[George Wendt]] and [[Bernadette Birkett]] as themselves ("Da Game")
*[[George Wendt]] and [[Bernadette Birkett]] as themselves ("Da Game")
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==Episodes==
==Episodes==
===Season 1: 1992–93===
===Series overview===
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===Season 1 (1992–93)===
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|Title=Mad Dog Returns
|Title=Mad Dog Returns
|DirectedBy=[[Andrew D. Weyman]]
|DirectedBy=[[Andrew D. Weyman]]
|WrittenBy=Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|WrittenBy=[[Bill Steinkellner]] & [[Cheri Steinkellner]] & [[Phoef Sutton]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1992|9|18}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1992|9|18}}
|Viewers=17.0<ref>{{cite news|title=CBS wins with some old friends|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=September 23, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
|Viewers=17.0<ref>{{cite news|title=CBS wins with some old friends|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=September 23, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2=2
|EpisodeNumber2=2
|Title=Drawing a Blank
|Title=Drawing a Blank
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|DirectedBy=[[Michael Zinberg]]
|WrittenBy=Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|WrittenBy=Bill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1992|9|25}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1992|9|25}}
|Viewers=17.9<ref>{{cite news|title='Murphy' wave carries CBS|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=September 30, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
|Viewers=17.9<ref>{{cite news|title='Murphy' wave carries CBS|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=September 30, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1992|10|2}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1992|10|2}}
|Viewers=15.3<ref>{{cite news|title=Monday lineup bolsters No. 1 CBS|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=October 7, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
|Viewers=15.3<ref>{{cite news|title=Monday lineup bolsters No. 1 CBS|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=October 7, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
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|Title=Penny for Your Thoughts
|Title=Penny for Your Thoughts
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|WrittenBy=Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|WrittenBy=Bill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1992|10|16}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1992|10|16}}
|Viewers=14.4<ref>{{cite news|title=Baseball hits big for CBS|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=October 21, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
|Viewers=14.4<ref>{{cite news|title=Baseball hits big for CBS|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=October 21, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2=5
|EpisodeNumber2=5
|Title=Terminate Her
|Title=Terminate Her
|DirectedBy=Dick Martin
|DirectedBy=[[Dick Martin]]
|WrittenBy=Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|WrittenBy=Bill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1992|10|23}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1992|10|23}}
|Viewers=14.1<ref>{{cite news|title=Baseball cleans up for CBS|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=October 28, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
|Viewers=14.1<ref>{{cite news|title=Baseball cleans up for CBS|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=October 28, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
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|Title=P.C. or Not P.C.
|Title=P.C. or Not P.C.
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|WrittenBy=Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|WrittenBy=Bill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1992|10|30}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1992|10|30}}
|Viewers=12.1<ref>{{cite news|title=Politics, Halloween scare up an ABC win|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=November 4, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
|Viewers=12.1<ref>{{cite news|title=Politics, Halloween scare up an ABC win|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=November 4, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
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|Title=A Streetcar Named Congress-Douglas
|Title=A Streetcar Named Congress-Douglas
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|WrittenBy=Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|WrittenBy=Bill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1992|11|6}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1992|11|6}}
|Viewers=12.7<ref>{{cite news|title=Election news, football kick up ABC's ratings|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=November 11, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
|Viewers=12.7<ref>{{cite news|title=Election news, football kick up ABC's ratings|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=November 11, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
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|Title=Unforgiven
|Title=Unforgiven
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|WrittenBy=Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|WrittenBy=Bill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1992|11|13}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1992|11|13}}
|Viewers=13.0<ref>{{cite news|title='Jacksons,' solid gold for ABC|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=November 18, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
|Viewers=13.0<ref>{{cite news|title='Jacksons,' solid gold for ABC|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=November 18, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
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|Title=Mad Dog on 34th Street
|Title=Mad Dog on 34th Street
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|WrittenBy=Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|WrittenBy=Bill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1992|11|20}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1992|11|20}}
|Viewers=13.3<ref>{{cite news|title=Jacksons help as-easy-as-ABC win|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=November 25, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
|Viewers=13.3<ref>{{cite news|title=Jacksons help as-easy-as-ABC win|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=November 25, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
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|Title=Stone in Love
|Title=Stone in Love
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|WrittenBy=Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|WrittenBy=Bill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1992|12|4}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1992|12|4}}
|Viewers=13.6<ref>{{cite news|title=ABC's Tuesday lineup ends up rosy|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=December 9, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
|Viewers=13.6<ref>{{cite news|title=ABC's Tuesday lineup ends up rosy|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=December 9, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
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|Title=The Lost Episode
|Title=The Lost Episode
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|WrittenBy=Jonathan Stark & Tracy Newman
|WrittenBy=[[Tracy Newman]] & [[Jonathan Stark (actor)|Jonathan Stark]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1992|12|11}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1992|12|11}}
|Viewers=10.5<ref>{{cite news|title=No royal ratings for ABC's 'Charles and Diana'|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=December 16, 1992|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref>
|Viewers=10.5<ref>{{cite news|title=No royal ratings for ABC's 'Charles and Diana'|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=December 16, 1992|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref>
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|Title=A Christmas Story
|Title=A Christmas Story
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|WrittenBy=Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|WrittenBy=Bill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1992|12|21}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1992|12|21}}
|Viewers=20.1<ref>{{cite news|title=Lansbury and CBS: Ratings, She Wrote|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=December 30, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
|Viewers=20.1<ref>{{cite news|title=Lansbury and CBS: Ratings, She Wrote|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=December 30, 1992|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
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|WrittenBy=Don Seigel & Jerry Perzigian
|WrittenBy=Don Seigel & Jerry Perzigian
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|1|8}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|1|8}}
|Viewers=14.0<ref>{{cite news|title=Women help push CBS to top|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=January 13, 1993|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref>
|Viewers=14.0<ref>{{cite news|title=Women help push CBS to victory|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=January 13, 1993}}</ref>
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|Title=Bob and Kaye and Jerry and Patty
|Title=Bob and Kaye and Jerry and Patty
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|WrittenBy=Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|WrittenBy=Bill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|1|22}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|1|22}}
|Viewers=11.7<ref>{{cite news|title=Inaugural gala helps carry CBS to top|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=January 27, 1993|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
|Viewers=11.7<ref>{{cite news|title=Inaugural gala helps carry CBS to top|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=January 27, 1993|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
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|Title=You Can't Win
|Title=You Can't Win
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|WrittenBy=Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|WrittenBy=Bill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|1|29}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|1|29}}
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|Title=Da Game
|Title=Da Game
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|WrittenBy=Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|WrittenBy=Bill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|2|5}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|2|5}}
|Viewers=14.2<ref>{{cite news|title=CBS rides to top on wings of 'Skylark'|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=February 10, 1993|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
|Viewers=14.2<ref>{{cite news|title=CBS rides to top on wings of 'Skylark'|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=February 10, 1993|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|2|12}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|2|12}}
|Viewers=14.0<ref>{{cite news|title=King of Pop and 'Queen' rule the ratings|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=February 17, 1993|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
|Viewers=14.0<ref>{{cite news|title=King of Pop and 'Queen' rule the ratings|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=February 17, 1993|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
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|Title=The Phantom of AmCanTranConComCo
|Title=The Phantom of AmCanTranConComCo
|DirectedBy=Dick Martin
|DirectedBy=Dick Martin
|WrittenBy=Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|WrittenBy=Bill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|3|5}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|3|5}}
|Viewers=11.9<ref>{{cite news|title=CBS holds steady at No. 1|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=March 10, 1993|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
|Viewers=11.9<ref>{{cite news|title=CBS holds steady at No. 1|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=March 10, 1993|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
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|Title=The Man Who Broke the Bank at Our Lady of Constant Sorrow
|Title=The Man Who Broke the Bank at Our Lady of Constant Sorrow
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|WrittenBy=Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|WrittenBy=Bill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|3|12}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|3|12}}
|Viewers=13.3<ref>{{cite news|title=ABC improves with bench strength|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=March 17, 1993|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
|Viewers=13.3<ref>{{cite news|title=ABC improves with bench strength|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=March 17, 1993|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|4|12}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|4|12}}
|Viewers=16.8<ref>{{cite news|title=New shows find their niches|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=April 21, 1993|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref>
|Viewers=16.8<ref>{{cite news|title=New shows find their niches|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=April 21, 1993|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref>
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|4|19}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|4|19}}
|Viewers=14.6<ref>{{cite news|title='Walker' kicks in for CBS|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=April 28, 1993|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref>
|Viewers=14.6<ref>{{cite news|title='Walker' kicks in for CBS|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=April 28, 1993|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref>
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|Title=Death of an Underwear Salesman
|Title=Death of an Underwear Salesman
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|WrittenBy=Jonathan Stark & Tracy Newman
|WrittenBy=Tracy Newman & Jonathan Stark
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|4|26}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|4|26}}
|Viewers=13.9<ref>{{cite news|title='Fried Green Tomatoes' gives NBC sizzle|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=May 5, 1993|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
|Viewers=13.9<ref>{{cite news|title='Fried Green Tomatoes' gives NBC sizzle|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=May 5, 1993|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
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|Title=The Entertainer
|Title=The Entertainer
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|WrittenBy=Jonathan Stark & Tracy Newman
|WrittenBy=Tracy Newman & Jonathan Stark
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|5|3}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|5|3}}
|Viewers=15.0<ref>{{cite news|title=Sturdy 'Home' helps lift ABC|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=May 12, 1993|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref>
|Viewers=15.0<ref>{{cite news|title=Sturdy 'Home' helps lift ABC|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=May 12, 1993|author=Donlon, Brian}}</ref>
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|Title=Neighborhood Watch
|Title=Neighborhood Watch
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|WrittenBy=Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|WrittenBy=Bill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|5|10}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|5|10}}
|Viewers=13.6<ref>{{cite news|title='Cheers' nudges NBC to No. 1|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=May 19, 1993|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
|Viewers=13.6<ref>{{cite news|title='Cheers' nudges NBC to No. 1|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=May 19, 1993|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
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|Title=Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Mad-Dog Gone?
|Title=Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Mad-Dog Gone?
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|DirectedBy=Michael Zinberg
|WrittenBy=Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|WrittenBy=Bill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef Sutton
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|5|17}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|5|17}}
|Viewers=18.3<ref>{{cite news|title='Cheers' brings happy times to NBC|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=May 26, 1993|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
|Viewers=18.3<ref>{{cite news|title='Cheers' brings happy times to NBC|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=May 26, 1993|author=Gable, Donna}}</ref>
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===Season 2: 1993===
===Season 2 (1993)===
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| Title = Greetings
| Title = Greetings
| DirectedBy = [[Hal Cooper (director)|Hal Cooper]]
| DirectedBy = [[Hal Cooper (director)|Hal Cooper]]
| WrittenBy = Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner & [[Phoef Sutton]]
| WrittenBy = [[Bill Steinkellner]] & [[Cheri Steinkellner]] & [[Phoef Sutton]]
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1993|10|22}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1993|10|22}}
| Viewers = 10.8<ref>{{cite news|title=World Series earns CBS a win|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=October 27, 1993|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref>
| Viewers = 10.8<ref>{{cite news|title=World Series earns CBS a win|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=October 27, 1993|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref>
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| Title = For Pete's Sake
| Title = For Pete's Sake
| DirectedBy = Hal Cooper
| DirectedBy = Hal Cooper
| WrittenBy = [[Jonathan Stark (actor)|Jonathan Stark]] & [[Tracy Newman]]
| WrittenBy = [[Tracy Newman]] & [[Jonathan Stark (actor)|Jonathan Stark]]
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1993|10|29}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1993|10|29}}
| Viewers = 10.0<ref>{{cite news|title=ABC usurps CBS as No. 1|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=November 3, 1993|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref>
| Viewers = 10.0<ref>{{cite news|title=ABC usurps CBS as No. 1|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=November 3, 1993|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref>
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1993|11|5}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1993|11|5}}
| Viewers = 7.6<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=November 10, 1993}}</ref>
| Viewers = 7.6<ref>{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=November 10, 1993}}</ref>
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1993|11|12}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1993|11|12}}
| Viewers = 8.3<ref>{{cite news|title=Walters gives ABC a special boost|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=November 17, 1993|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref>
| Viewers = 8.3<ref>{{cite news|title=Walters gives ABC a special boost|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=November 17, 1993|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref>
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 5
| EpisodeNumber2 = 5
| Title = Kiss and Sell
| Title = Kiss and Sell
| DirectedBy = [[Dick Martin (comedian)|Dick Martin]]
| DirectedBy = [[Dick Martin]]
| WrittenBy = Tracy Newman & Jonathan Stark
| WrittenBy = Tracy Newman & Jonathan Stark
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1993|12|27}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1993|12|27}}
| Viewers = 17.8<ref>{{cite news|title='Jane's House' puts CBS in order|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=January 6, 1994|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref>
| Viewers = 17.8<ref>{{cite news|title='Jane's House' puts CBS in order|department=Life|work=[[USA Today]]|page=3D|date=January 6, 1994|author=DeRosa, Robin}}</ref>
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| DirectedBy = [[Peter Baldwin (director)|Peter Baldwin]]
| DirectedBy = [[Peter Baldwin (director)|Peter Baldwin]]
| WrittenBy = Don Seigel & Jerry Perzigian
| WrittenBy = Don Seigel & Jerry Perzigian
| OriginalAirDate = Unaired
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 7
| EpisodeNumber2 = 7
| Title = Have Yourself a Married Little Christmas
| Title = Have Yourself a Married Little Christmas
| DirectedBy = Peter Baldwin
| DirectedBy = [[Peter Baldwin (director)|Peter Baldwin]]
| WrittenBy = Don Seigel & Jerry Perzigian
| WrittenBy = Don Seigel & Jerry Perzigian
| OriginalAirDate = Unaired
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|Unaired}}
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| DirectedBy = Dick Martin
| DirectedBy = Dick Martin
| WrittenBy = [[David Lloyd (writer)|David Lloyd]]
| WrittenBy = [[David Lloyd (writer)|David Lloyd]]
| OriginalAirDate = Unaired
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|Unaired}}
| Viewers = {{TableTBA|N/A}}
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In addition to the change in Bob's career setting in the second season, the set of Bob and Kaye's house significantly changed as well. There were no references in the scripts to suggest that the McKays had moved, however.
In addition to the change in Bob's career setting in the second season, the set of Bob and Kaye's house significantly changed as well. There were no references in the scripts to suggest that the McKays had moved, however.


Shortly after the cancellation of ''Bob'', Lisa Kudrow was cast in her iconic role of [[Phoebe Buffay]] on the sitcom ''[[Friends]]''. Cynthia Stevenson would later be cast by ''Bob'' producers Bob and Cheri Steinkellner as one of the leads for their sitcom ''[[Hope & Gloria]]''.
Shortly after the cancellation of ''Bob'', Lisa Kudrow was cast in the role of [[Phoebe Buffay]] on the sitcom ''[[Friends]]''. Cynthia Stevenson would later be cast by ''Bob'' producers Bob and Cheri Steinkellner as one of the leads for their sitcom ''[[Hope & Gloria]]''.


==Critical and viewer response==
==Critical and viewer response==
''Bob'' was one of four sitcoms CBS assembled on Friday nights in an effort to challenge the dominance of ''[[TGIF (ABC)|TGIF]]'', the family sitcom block that aired on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]], in fall 1992. Joining ''Bob'' as one of the two new efforts was ''[[The Golden Palace]]'', a continuation/spin-off of the NBC hit ''[[The Golden Girls]]'' that CBS outbid NBC for the rights to air it. The lineup was supplemented by two of CBS’ top ten sitcom hits, the long running ''[[Designing Women]]'' and the moderate hit ''[[Major Dad]]''. Although ''Bob was'' heavily promoted by ''[[TV Guide]]'', which featured it on the cover twice during its freshman season, the entire Friday night lineup underperformed as a whole; none of the sitcoms finished the season in the top 60 in the ratings.
''Bob'' was one of four sitcoms CBS assembled on Friday nights in an effort to challenge the dominance of ''[[TGIF (ABC)|TGIF]]'', the family sitcom block that aired on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]], in fall 1992. Joining ''Bob'' as one of the two new efforts was ''[[The Golden Palace]]'', a continuation/spin-off of the NBC hit ''[[The Golden Girls]]'' that CBS outbid NBC for the broadcast rights.
The lineup was supplemented by two of CBS’ top ten sitcom hits, the long running ''[[Designing Women]]'' and the moderate hit ''[[Major Dad]]''. Although ''Bob was'' heavily promoted by ''[[TV Guide]]'', which featured it on the cover twice during its freshman season, the entire Friday night lineup underperformed as a whole; none of the sitcoms finished the season in the top 60 in the ratings.


When the season ended, the other three Friday night sitcoms were cancelled and ''Bob'' underwent a retooling, saved from the axe by a relocation to Mondays and a subsequent ratings boost. However, the show was moved back to Fridays for the new season and again saw ratings trouble. The series was canceled after a one-off Monday broadcast on December 27. Three remaining episodes finally aired during [[TV Land]] reruns in the late 1990s.
When the season ended, the other three Friday night sitcoms were cancelled and ''Bob'' underwent a retooling, saved from the axe by a relocation to Mondays and a subsequent ratings boost. However, the show was moved back to Fridays for the new season and again saw ratings trouble. The series was canceled after a one-off Monday broadcast on December 27. Three remaining episodes finally aired during [[TV Land]] reruns in the late 1990s.


As part of the promotion of this series, [[Marvel Comics]] published a six-issue "Mad Dog" limited series. The title was presented "flip-book" style, with a Silver Age style story by [[Ty Templeton]] on one side and a Modern Age style tale on the other side with work by [[Evan Dorkin]] and [[Gordon Purcell]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://comicbookdb.com/title.php?ID=5083|title=Mad-Dog (1993) – Comic Book DB|website=comicbookdb.com}}</ref> Dorkin has referred to the series as one of the worst things he's ever written, while Templeton holds his time on the series as one of his favorite professional experiences.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://io9.gizmodo.com/bob-newhart-starred-in-one-of-the-strangest-comic-book-1762224554|title=In 1992, Bob Newhart Made a TV Show About Superheroes Becoming Too Dark and Gritty|first=Charlie Jane|last=Anders}}</ref>
As part of the promotion of this series, [[Marvel Comics]] published a six-issue "Mad Dog" limited series. The title was presented "flip-book" style, with a Silver Age style story by [[Ty Templeton]] on one side and a Modern Age style tale on the other side with work by [[Evan Dorkin]] and [[Gordon Purcell]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://comicbookdb.com/title.php?ID=5083|title=Mad-Dog (1993) – Comic Book DB|website=comicbookdb.com}}</ref> Dorkin has referred to the series as one of the worst things he has ever written, while Templeton holds his time on the series as one of his favorite professional experiences.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://io9.gizmodo.com/bob-newhart-starred-in-one-of-the-strangest-comic-book-1762224554|title=In 1992, Bob Newhart Made a TV Show About Superheroes Becoming Too Dark and Gritty|first=Charlie Jane|last=Anders|date=March 4, 2016 }}</ref>


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Bob
GenreSitcom
Created by
Starring
ComposerLee Holdridge
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes33 (3 unaired) (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time30 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseSeptember 18, 1992 (1992-09-18) –
December 27, 1993 (1993-12-27)

Bob is an American sitcom television series created by Bill Steinkellner, Cheri Steinkellner, and Phoef Sutton. It aired on CBS from September 18, 1992, to December 27, 1993, for two seasons. The series was the third starring vehicle sitcom for Bob Newhart, following his previous successful CBS sitcoms The Bob Newhart Show and Newhart.[1]

Synopsis

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First season

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Newhart portrayed Bob McKay, the creator of the 1950s comic book superhero Mad-Dog. Mad-Dog was a casualty of the Comics Code Authority (CCA), a real-life self-regulation authority formed to assuage concerns over violence and gore in comics in the 1950s. In the wake of the CCA, Bob became a greeting card artist. In the pilot, Mad-Dog is revived when the American-Canadian Trans-Continental Communications Company buys the rights to the series. Complications ensue when Ace Comics head Harlan Stone (John Cygan) insists Mad-Dog should be a bloodthirsty vigilante rather than the hero Bob originally created. Bob initially turns down Harlan's offer to revive the series with the publisher, but after his wife, Kaye (Carlene Watkins), reminds Bob that Mad-Dog would never give up dreams in the face of defeat, he decides to compromise with Harlan on creative direction, and go back to do the revival. In the final episode of the first season, AmCanTranConComCo is sold to a millionaire who hates comic books, and the entire Mad-Dog staff, including Bob, is fired.

During the first season, Bob balances his work life with his personal life. Bob's wife Kaye is loyal and sensible, and a busy career woman herself. Their grown daughter, Trisha (Cynthia Stevenson), frequently bemoans her perpetually single state. At work, Bob has to deal with the more eccentric staff members: klutzy gofer Albie Lutz (Andrew Bilgore); spaced-out cartoon inker Chad Pfefferle (Timothy Fall); and curmudgeonly artist Iris Frankel (Ruth Kobart). Eventually, Bob also hires Trisha onto the Mad-Dog staff, where Chad develops a crush on her; she also moves into an apartment with her best friend, Kathy (Lisa Kudrow), where Albie also joins them temporarily.

Second season

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When Bob returned in late October 1993, the show was changed completely. All of Bob's co-workers from the previous season disappeared and the show's premise had changed. Sylvia Schmitt (Betty White), the wife of his former boss (who had run off with his dental hygienist), hires Bob as President of Schmitt Greetings. Her son Pete (Jere Burns), the vice-president of Sales who had expected to take over the company and now has to work for Bob, is not happy. Others working at the company are the bookkeeper Chris Szelinski (Megan Cavanagh) and Whitey van der Bunt (Eric Allan Kramer), a member of the production team who adores Bob. Trisha and Kathy remain friends and housemates on a quest for true love.

Cast

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  • Bob Newhart as Bob McKay, a greeting card artist who discovers a comic book he created is getting revived.
  • Carlene Watkins as Kaye McKay, Bob's loyal, sensible wife with a career of her own.
  • Cynthia Stevenson as Trisha McKay, Bob and Kaye's daughter, who frequently bemoans her single status.

Season one main cast

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  • Ruth Kobart as Iris Frankel, a curmudgeonly artist who worked with Bob in his early days. She still calls him "Bobby McKay".
  • Timothy Fall as Chad Pfefferle, a spaced-out cartoon inker
  • Andrew Bilgore as Albie Lutz, a klutzy gofer with low self-esteem
  • John Cygan as Harlan Stone, the head of Ace Comics with whom Bob has frequent clashes

Season two main cast

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  • Betty White as Sylvia Schmitt, Bob's new boss
  • Jere Burns as Pete Schmitt, Sylvia's son and the vice president of sales, who expected to have Bob's job
  • Eric Allan Kramer as Whitey van der Bunt, a dim-witted member of the production team who is a fan of Bob's work
  • Megan Cavanagh as Chris Szelinski, the sarcastic company bookkeeper

Recurring

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  • Lisa Kudrow as Kathy Fleisher, Trisha's best friend
  • Tom Poston as Kathy's father, a fellow comic book writer alumnus who created "The Silencer". He only appears in season one.
  • Dorothy Lyman as Patty Fleisher, Kathy's mother. She only appears in season one.
  • Dick Martin as Buzz Loudermilk, a friend of Bob's and the creator of "Katie Carter, Army Nurse". In addition to this recurring role, Martin also directed several episodes of the series.
  • Christine Dunford as Shayla, Harlan's on-and-off girlfriend. She only appears in season one.

One character was heard but not seen – Mr. Terhorst (voice of Michael Cumpsty), the president of AmCanTranConComCo who communicates with all his employees anywhere that fiber optics can be installed. Harlan even provides Bob with a cellular phone, which Mr. Terhorst would randomly tap into and begin talking to Bob in his most private, intimate hours. Cryptic yet resourceful, Terhorst is a master mediator in all creative differences in the office, and is determined to make Mad-Dog a cultural phenomenon.

Notable guest stars

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  • Carol Ann Susi as Debra ("P.C. or Not P.C."). Susi and Newhart would both go on to be recurring guest stars on The Big Bang Theory.
  • Bill Daily as Vic Victor, one of Bob's poker friends. Daily previously played Howard on The Bob Newhart Show, and said "Hi, Bob" whenever he showed up. ("A Streetcar Named Congress Douglas", "I'm Getting Remarried in the Morning")
  • Steve Lawrence as Don Palmero, one of Bob's poker friends. ("A Streetcar Named Congress Douglas", "I'm Getting Remarried in the Morning")
  • George Wendt and Bernadette Birkett as themselves ("Da Game")
  • Mara Wilson as Amelia ("Have Yourself a Married Little Christmas")

The season one episode "You Can't Win" played upon the series' comic book connection by guest starring comic book artists Bob Kane, Jack Kirby, Mell Lazarus, Jim Lee, Marc Silvestri, Mel Keefer, Paul Power, Art Thibert and Sergio Aragones (co-creator of Groo with "Bob" scripter Mark Evanier.)

Episodes

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Series overview

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
125September 18, 1992 (1992-09-18)May 17, 1993 (1993-05-17)
28October 22, 1993 (1993-10-22)December 27, 1993 (1993-12-27)

Season 1 (1992–93)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date Viewers
(millions)
11"Mad Dog Returns"Andrew D. WeymanBill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef SuttonSeptember 18, 1992 (1992-09-18)17.0[2]
22"Drawing a Blank"Michael ZinbergBill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef SuttonSeptember 25, 1992 (1992-09-25)17.9[3]
33"My Daughter, My Fodder"Michael ZinbergDon Seigel & Jerry PerzigianOctober 2, 1992 (1992-10-02)15.3[4]
44"Penny for Your Thoughts"Michael ZinbergBill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef SuttonOctober 16, 1992 (1992-10-16)14.4[5]
55"Terminate Her"Dick MartinBill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef SuttonOctober 23, 1992 (1992-10-23)14.1[6]
66"P.C. or Not P.C."Michael ZinbergBill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef SuttonOctober 30, 1992 (1992-10-30)12.1[7]
77"A Streetcar Named Congress-Douglas"Michael ZinbergBill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef SuttonNovember 6, 1992 (1992-11-06)12.7[8]
88"Unforgiven"Michael ZinbergBill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef SuttonNovember 13, 1992 (1992-11-13)13.0[9]
99"Mad Dog on 34th Street"Michael ZinbergBill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef SuttonNovember 20, 1992 (1992-11-20)13.3[10]
1010"Stone in Love"Michael ZinbergBill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef SuttonDecember 4, 1992 (1992-12-04)13.6[11]
1111"The Lost Episode"Michael ZinbergTracy Newman & Jonathan StarkDecember 11, 1992 (1992-12-11)10.5[12]
1212"A Christmas Story"Michael ZinbergBill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef SuttonDecember 21, 1992 (1992-12-21)20.1[13]
1313"La Sorpresa"Michael ZinbergDon Seigel & Jerry PerzigianJanuary 8, 1993 (1993-01-08)14.0[14]
1414"Bob and Kaye and Jerry and Patty"Michael ZinbergBill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef SuttonJanuary 22, 1993 (1993-01-22)11.7[15]
1515"You Can't Win"Michael ZinbergBill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef SuttonJanuary 29, 1993 (1993-01-29)N/A
1616"Da Game"Michael ZinbergBill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef SuttonFebruary 5, 1993 (1993-02-05)14.2[16]
1717"The Man Who Killed Mad Dog"Michael ZinbergMark EvanierFebruary 12, 1993 (1993-02-12)14.0[17]
1818"The Phantom of AmCanTranConComCo"Dick MartinBill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef SuttonMarch 5, 1993 (1993-03-05)11.9[18]
1919"The Man Who Broke the Bank at Our Lady of Constant Sorrow"Michael ZinbergBill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef SuttonMarch 12, 1993 (1993-03-12)13.3[19]
2020"I'm Getting Re-Married in the Morning"Michael ZinbergCheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner & Phoef SuttonApril 12, 1993 (1993-04-12)16.8[20]
2121"Tell Them Willy Mammoth Is Here"Michael ZinbergDon Seigel & Jerry PerzigianApril 19, 1993 (1993-04-19)14.6[21]
2222"Death of an Underwear Salesman"Michael ZinbergTracy Newman & Jonathan StarkApril 26, 1993 (1993-04-26)13.9[22]
2323"The Entertainer"Michael ZinbergTracy Newman & Jonathan StarkMay 3, 1993 (1993-05-03)15.0[23]
2424"Neighborhood Watch"Michael ZinbergBill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef SuttonMay 10, 1993 (1993-05-10)13.6[24]
2525"Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Mad-Dog Gone?"Michael ZinbergBill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef SuttonMay 17, 1993 (1993-05-17)18.3[25]

Season 2 (1993)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date Viewers
(millions)
261"Greetings"Hal CooperBill Steinkellner & Cheri Steinkellner & Phoef SuttonOctober 22, 1993 (1993-10-22)10.8[26]
272"For Pete's Sake"Hal CooperTracy Newman & Jonathan StarkOctober 29, 1993 (1993-10-29)10.0[27]
283"Whose Card Is It Anyway?"Hal CooperDon Seigel & Jerry PerzigianNovember 5, 1993 (1993-11-05)7.6[28]
294"Speechless in Chicago"Hal CooperTracy Newman & Jonathan StarkNovember 12, 1993 (1993-11-12)8.3[29]
305"Kiss and Sell"Dick MartinTracy Newman & Jonathan StarkDecember 27, 1993 (1993-12-27)17.8[30]
316"Michiana Moon"Peter BaldwinDon Seigel & Jerry PerzigianUnaired (Unaired)N/A
327"Have Yourself a Married Little Christmas"Peter BaldwinDon Seigel & Jerry PerzigianUnaired (Unaired)N/A
338"Better to Have Loved and Flossed"Dick MartinDavid LloydUnaired (Unaired)N/A

Production

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In a rarity for TV sitcoms of the time, Bob was filmed with a video assist for the directors and producers to monitor the show during filming.[31] All the artwork in season one was done by storyboard artist Paul Power, who also appears as an extra in most of the comics studio scenes.[31]

The series' theme music was originally a full orchestral piece featuring a heavy horns and woodwinds sound, an arrangement very much in style of the Superman and Batman movies.[citation needed] The opening sequence that accompanied it featured Bob McKay at his artist's desk drawing, inking, then coloring a Mad-Dog comic as the credits appeared. (In reality, inked comic art is not colored directly; the colors are added to the engraving plates before printing) The show's title appeared in a thin, 3-D rendition of Helvetica font in the pilot episode; after, it was redesigned to be a bolder capital font, but with the same yellow base and red shadowing color. The opening credits appeared in a bold comic-style font. In the second season, as part of the show's revamping, a short opening credits sequence, just featuring the title, was used. The theme music also changed to a soft classical tune, featuring a flute.

In addition to the change in Bob's career setting in the second season, the set of Bob and Kaye's house significantly changed as well. There were no references in the scripts to suggest that the McKays had moved, however.

Shortly after the cancellation of Bob, Lisa Kudrow was cast in the role of Phoebe Buffay on the sitcom Friends. Cynthia Stevenson would later be cast by Bob producers Bob and Cheri Steinkellner as one of the leads for their sitcom Hope & Gloria.

Critical and viewer response

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Bob was one of four sitcoms CBS assembled on Friday nights in an effort to challenge the dominance of TGIF, the family sitcom block that aired on ABC, in fall 1992. Joining Bob as one of the two new efforts was The Golden Palace, a continuation/spin-off of the NBC hit The Golden Girls that CBS outbid NBC for the broadcast rights.

The lineup was supplemented by two of CBS’ top ten sitcom hits, the long running Designing Women and the moderate hit Major Dad. Although Bob was heavily promoted by TV Guide, which featured it on the cover twice during its freshman season, the entire Friday night lineup underperformed as a whole; none of the sitcoms finished the season in the top 60 in the ratings.

When the season ended, the other three Friday night sitcoms were cancelled and Bob underwent a retooling, saved from the axe by a relocation to Mondays and a subsequent ratings boost. However, the show was moved back to Fridays for the new season and again saw ratings trouble. The series was canceled after a one-off Monday broadcast on December 27. Three remaining episodes finally aired during TV Land reruns in the late 1990s.

As part of the promotion of this series, Marvel Comics published a six-issue "Mad Dog" limited series. The title was presented "flip-book" style, with a Silver Age style story by Ty Templeton on one side and a Modern Age style tale on the other side with work by Evan Dorkin and Gordon Purcell.[32] Dorkin has referred to the series as one of the worst things he has ever written, while Templeton holds his time on the series as one of his favorite professional experiences.[33]

Home media

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On April 3, 2012, CBS DVD (distributed by Paramount) released Bob: The Complete Series on DVD in Region 1.[34]

References

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  1. ^ Porch, Scott (June 11, 2015). "Bob Newhart on his groundbreaking sitcom: "We were taking the stigma off psychiatrists and psychologists"". Salon. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  2. ^ Gable, Donna (September 23, 1992). "CBS wins with some old friends". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  3. ^ Gable, Donna (September 30, 1992). "'Murphy' wave carries CBS". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  4. ^ Gable, Donna (October 7, 1992). "Monday lineup bolsters No. 1 CBS". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  5. ^ Gable, Donna (October 21, 1992). "Baseball hits big for CBS". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  6. ^ Gable, Donna (October 28, 1992). "Baseball cleans up for CBS". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  7. ^ Gable, Donna (November 4, 1992). "Politics, Halloween scare up an ABC win". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  8. ^ Gable, Donna (November 11, 1992). "Election news, football kick up ABC's ratings". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  9. ^ Gable, Donna (November 18, 1992). "'Jacksons,' solid gold for ABC". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  10. ^ Gable, Donna (November 25, 1992). "Jacksons help as-easy-as-ABC win". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  11. ^ Gable, Donna (December 9, 1992). "ABC's Tuesday lineup ends up rosy". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  12. ^ Donlon, Brian (December 16, 1992). "No royal ratings for ABC's 'Charles and Diana'". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  13. ^ Gable, Donna (December 30, 1992). "Lansbury and CBS: Ratings, She Wrote". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  14. ^ "Women help push CBS to victory". Life. USA Today. January 13, 1993. p. 3D.
  15. ^ Gable, Donna (January 27, 1993). "Inaugural gala helps carry CBS to top". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  16. ^ Gable, Donna (February 10, 1993). "CBS rides to top on wings of 'Skylark'". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  17. ^ Gable, Donna (February 17, 1993). "King of Pop and 'Queen' rule the ratings". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  18. ^ Gable, Donna (March 10, 1993). "CBS holds steady at No. 1". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  19. ^ Gable, Donna (March 17, 1993). "ABC improves with bench strength". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  20. ^ Donlon, Brian (April 21, 1993). "New shows find their niches". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  21. ^ Donlon, Brian (April 28, 1993). "'Walker' kicks in for CBS". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  22. ^ Gable, Donna (May 5, 1993). "'Fried Green Tomatoes' gives NBC sizzle". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  23. ^ Donlon, Brian (May 12, 1993). "Sturdy 'Home' helps lift ABC". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  24. ^ Gable, Donna (May 19, 1993). "'Cheers' nudges NBC to No. 1". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  25. ^ Gable, Donna (May 26, 1993). "'Cheers' brings happy times to NBC". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  26. ^ DeRosa, Robin (October 27, 1993). "World Series earns CBS a win". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  27. ^ DeRosa, Robin (November 3, 1993). "ABC usurps CBS as No. 1". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  28. ^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. November 10, 1993. p. 3D.
  29. ^ DeRosa, Robin (November 17, 1993). "Walters gives ABC a special boost". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  30. ^ DeRosa, Robin (January 6, 1994). "'Jane's House' puts CBS in order". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  31. ^ a b Mangels, Andy (January 1993). "Hollywood Heroes". Wizard (17). Wizard Entertainment: 39–40.
  32. ^ "Mad-Dog (1993) – Comic Book DB". comicbookdb.com.
  33. ^ Anders, Charlie Jane (March 4, 2016). "In 1992, Bob Newhart Made a TV Show About Superheroes Becoming Too Dark and Gritty".
  34. ^ "Bob DVD news: Announcement for Bob - The Complete Series". tvshowsondvd.com. Archived from the original on January 13, 2012.
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