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The Bob Newhart Show (TV Series 1972–1978)

30 min  -  Comedy
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The professional and personal misadventures of a psychologist and his family, patients, friends and colleagues.

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Season:

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Year:

1978 | 1977 | 1976 | 1975 | 1974 | 1973 | 1972  | see all »
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 1 win & 5 nominations See more awards »

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The Bob Newhart Show: Season 3: Episode 24 -- When the ceiling in his office collapses, Bob attempts to conduct his therapy sessions at home. The Bob Newhart Show: Season 3: Episode 23 -- Emily helps organize a children’s summer camp, then tries to persuade Bob to be one of the counselors. The Bob Newhart Show: Season 3: Episode 22 -- Bob breaks his own long-standing rule when he agrees to counsel a friend of Emily’s who’s having martial problems.
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Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Bob Newhart ...
Dr. Robert 'Bob' Hartley (142 episodes, 1972-1978)
Suzanne Pleshette ...
Emily Hartley (142 episodes, 1972-1978)
Peter Bonerz Peter Bonerz ...
Dr. Jerry Robinson (142 episodes, 1972-1978)
Bill Daily ...
Howard Borden (139 episodes, 1972-1978)
Marcia Wallace ...
Carol Kester (139 episodes, 1972-1978)
Jack Riley ...
Elliot Carlin (77 episodes, 1972-1978)
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Storyline

Bob is a successful Chicago psychologist who shares secretary Carol with Dentist Jerry. Part of the show revolves around his (usually comic) dealings with his patients. The rest involves his school teacher wife Emily and others in their apartment building. Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>  

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Psychologist | Dentist | Secretary | Neighbor | Sitcom  | See more »

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Comedy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Company Credits

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MTM Enterprises See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | USA: (142 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color
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Trivia

Bill Quinn, the actor who played the recurring role of the mailman for Bob Hartley's office building, was Newhart's father-in-law in real life. See more »

Quotes

Emily Hartley: Hi Bob.
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