"Bob" (1992) TV series 1992-1993

Directors:

Dick Martin
Andrew D. Weyman

Writers:

Mark Evanier (writer)
Phoef Sutton (writer) (multiple episodes)

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

13 September 1992 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot Keywords:

Cartoonist | Sitcom | Character Name In Title | Actor Shares First Name With Character

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy.

Cast

Bob Newhart	...	Bob McKay (22 episodes, 1992-1993)
Carlene Watkins	...	Kaye McKay (22 episodes, 1992-1993)
Cynthia Stevenson	...	Trisha McKay (22 episodes, 1992-1993)
Andrew Bilgore	...	Albie Lutz (22 episodes, 1992-1993)
Timothy Fall	...	Chad Pfefferle (22 episodes, 1992-1993)
John Cygan	...	Harlan Stone (21 episodes, 1992-1993)

Runtime:

30 min (33 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Trivia:

During the run of Bob Newhart's previous series, "Newhart" (1982), he appeared on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962) and joked with Johnny Carson that since other permutations of his name had already been used for his TV shows' titles, his next series would probably just be called "Bob" - which is exactly what happened.

The Best 1st Season in Television History

Bob was the new vehicle for CBS during its 1992-1993 season. It was a critic's favorite, and it's 1st season alone landed Bob Newhart on the front cover of TV guide twice-a rare accomplishment! Often on many of the critics 10 best list for the 1992-1993 television season, `BOB' was an under appreciated, gem. Unfortunately, CBS decided to re-tool the show (changing it's format), dumping 90% of the cast, putting it back on Fridays (the show received a major ratings boost when it appeared on Monday's midway through it's first season) and adding Betty White for it's second season. But to no avail, the show was quickly cancelled.

In my opinion, its first season was one of the sharpest sitcom's I have ever seen: Quick, Odd, Quirky, Funny, and touching. I would have to disagree with the previous `critique' above/below, the chemistry on this show was great and the timing was wonderful. May this series finally get some credit? Way above it's time, and sharper and more sophisticated than Seinfeld was at the time.the best show on all four networks of the 1992-1993 season.