"Bob" (1992) TV series 1992-1993

Creators:

Cherie Steinkellner
Bill Steinkellner
Phoef Sutton
(more)

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 (33 episodes, 1992-1993)
Cynthia Stevenson	...	Trisha McKay (28 episodes, 1992-1993)
Carlene Watkins	...	Kaye McKay (27 episodes, 1992-1993)
Ruth Kobart	...	Iris Frankel (25 episodes, 1992-1993)
Timothy Fall	...	Chad Pfefferle (25 episodes, 1992-1993)
Andrew Bilgore	...	Albie Lutz (25 episodes, 1992-1993)
John Cygan	...	Harlan Stone (25 episodes, 1992-1993)

Series Directed by
Michael Zinberg		(22 episodes, 1992-1993)
Dick Martin		(2 episodes, 1992-1993)

Series Writing credits
Bill Steinkellner		(18 episodes, 1992-1993)
Cherie Steinkellner		(18 episodes, 1992-1993)
Phoef Sutton		(18 episodes, 1992-1993)
Tracy Newman		(3 episodes, 1992-1993)
Jerry Perzigian		(3 episodes, 1992-1993)
Don Seigel		(3 episodes, 1992-1993)
Jonathan Stark		(3 episodes, 1992-1993)

Series Produced by
Jerry Perzigian	....	supervising producer (33 episodes, 1992-1993)

Series Film Editing by
Peter Chakos		(unknown episodes)

Series Production Design by
Dahl Delu		(unknown episodes)

Series Makeup Department
Barbara Fonte-Kunkel	....	makeup artist (unknown episodes)

Series Stunts
Hannah Kozak	....	stunts (unknown episodes)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Lee Johnson	....	lighting technician (1 episode, 1993)

Series Music Department
Richard Bernard	....	musician: flamenco guitar (1 episode, 1993)

Series Other crew
Susie Johnson	....	production coordinator (33 episodes, 1992-1993)

Production Companies

• Paramount Television

Distributors

• Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) (original airing)

Runtime:

30 min (33 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Company:

Paramount Television

Trivia:

In the series, Bob drew a comic book called Mad-Dog. Several issues of this comic book were actually published by marvel comics as a tie-in with the TV series.

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.