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Bob

Bob

★ 7.6199224 min
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Synopsis

Bob McKay is the creator of the 1950s comic book superhero "Mad-Dog". When a Senate sub-committee decided such reading material could corrupt young readers, Mad-Dog faded into oblivion, and Bob became a greeting card artist. Years later the American-Canadian Trans-Continental Communications Company buys the rights to the series, and Bob is offered a chance to revive Mad-Dog.

Episodes

Episode 1

Mad Dog Returns

Bob Newhart stars as Bob McKay, a comic book artist whose super hero creation, Mad-Dog, makes an unexpected comeback.

1992-09-18 · 30 min
Episode 2

Drawing a Blank

Bob's new dream job at Ace Comic Books turns into a nightmare when he and his boss, Harlan Stone, draw a complete blank on their first day together as creative collaborators.

1992-09-25 · 30 min
Episode 3

My Daughter, My Fodder

Trisha smells a rat when she sees her boyfriend Matt with another woman eating a meatball sandwhich, but the real rodent may be Bob, when he incorporates her romantic problem into Mad-Dog's first storyline.

1992-10-02 · 30 min
Episode 4

Penny for Your Thoughts

Bob's first issue of ""Mad-Dog"" comic books may get the boot from Ace Comic Books toughest critic: Smitty, the shoe shine man. Mr. Terhorst sets up a ""focus group"" to critque Mad-Dog.

1992-10-16 · 30 min
Episode 5

Terminate Her

Harlan hires his sexy girlfriend Shayla as the new colorist, but leaves it up to Bob to fire her.

1992-10-23 · 30 min
Episode 6

P.C. or Not P.C.

Appalled by the exploitative nature of the comics depicting an unrealistic female image, Trisha inspires a feminine revolt her first day on the job at Bob's office.

1992-10-30 · 30 min
Episode 7

A Streetcar Named Congress-Douglas

When Bob, Harlan, and Bob's comic buddies from the old days get together for a poker game, Bob's good luck ends when he discovers that his ""buddies"" are putting the moves on Kaye.

1992-11-06 · 30 min
Episode 8

Unforgiven

Bob and Harlan and the rest of the crew go ballistic when they discover that Albie is responsible for the missing last page in the all-important first issue of Mad-Dog comics. Harlan fires Albie but later re-hires him when it turns out it was a good idea.

1992-11-13 · 30 min
Episode 9

Mad Dog on 34th Street

Bob's hopes for a happy Thanksgiving are deflated when his 70-foot-tall ""Mad-Dog"" balloon takes flight the night before the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

1992-11-20 · 30 min
Episode 10

Stone in Love

When Harlan and Shayla's love/hate relationship escalates to discussions of engagement and marriage, Bob finds himself caught in the middle and on a plane to Vegas.

1992-12-04 · 30 min
Episode 11

The Lost Episode

After Bob's original issue of ""Mad-Dog"" is accidentally destroyed, Bob has a bizzare encounter with his number one fan, meanwhile the staff gets roped in by Trisha's jump-roping scheme.

1992-12-11 · 30 min
Episode 12

A Christmas Story

The McKay family seeks the true meaning of Christmas after Bob is caught plagiarizing and Trisha steals a spoon from Mr. Terhorst's cutlery collection during the company's holiday party.

1992-12-21 · 30 min
Episode 13

La Sorpresa

Bob's surprise birthday bash becomes a tale of torture when he develops a migraine headache just before two flamenco dancers unleash their 'hell' on his new hardwood floor.

1993-01-08 · 30 min
Episode 14

Bob and Kaye and Jerry and Patty

The McKay family and the Fleisher family try to put things behind them as they meet for the first time since Jerry grabbed Kay's butt in an act of desperation. Unfortuanlly for Jerry, Bob says something to Patty; who had no idea that this had happened.

1993-01-22 · 30 min
Episode 15

You Can't Win

Bob and the "Mad-Dog" staff is nominated for the annual comic book awards, but Bob doesn't thank anyone afraid he'll forget someone.

1993-01-29 · 30 min
Episode 16

Da Game

Bob's invites his old friend George Wendt to watch the Superbowl on his new bigscreen television. Things go wrong when his some of the staff drops by and repeatedly refer to him as ""The Guy Who Plays Norm on Cheers.""

1993-02-05 · 30 min
Episode 17

The Man Who Killed Mad Dog

Chad buys some old ""Mad-Dog"" comic books at a garage sale. The original owner of the comic books is Senator Wilkinson, who was chairman of a Senate subcommittee on the de-moralization of comic books and grilled Bob years earlier before the committee. Bob decides to pay Mr. Wilkinson a little visit.

1993-02-12 · 30 min
Episode 18

The Phantom of AmCanTranConComCo

Trisha is dumped by her boyfriend Matt, but she finds romance with the mysterious Mr. Terhorst, Bob's Boss.

1993-03-05 · 30 min
Episode 19

The Man Who Broke the Bank at Our Lady of Constant Sorrow

Bob is suckered into a church fund raiser at Our Lady of Constant Sorrow. Things go awry when Bob arranges a casnio night.

1993-03-12 · 30 min
Episode 20

I'm Getting Re-Married in the Morning

Trisha plans a 25th anniversary celebration for her parents, but things turn sour when she wakes up to late, and the McKay's getted robbed on their way to Wisconsin.

1993-04-12 · 30 min
Episode 21

Tell Them Willy Mammoth is Here

There's a bright blue mastodon in Bob's life, meanwhile Trisha and Kathy becomes roomates and Albie movies in with the two girls and almost drives Trisha out.

1993-04-19 · 30 min
Episode 22

Death of an Underwear Salesman

After breaking Bob's hand in a strange accident, underwear salesman Buzz Loudermilk lands a new job -- as a Mad-Dog comic book artist.

1993-04-26 · 30 min
Episode 23

The Entertainer

Trisha's throws a dinner party to try and impress her new good looking boyfriend, but the party turns into a disaster after Bob discovers glass in the Chicken Marsala.

1993-05-03 · 30 min
Episode 24

Neighborhood Watch

Bob and Kay's new neighbors are delightful, kind and generous. Just one problem...Mert Zucker works out in the nude every night and Bob can see him through his bedroom window.

1993-05-10 · 30 min
Episode 25

Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Mad Dog Gone?

Bob and Harlan and the rest of the ""Mad-Dog"" team find themselves out of work after their company is suddenly bought out by a ruthless millionaire.

1993-05-17 · 30 min
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Cast

Bob NewhartBob NewhartBob McKay
Carlene WatkinsCarlene WatkinsKaye McKay
Cynthia StevensonCynthia StevensonTrisha McKay
Jere BurnsJere BurnsPete Schmidt
Eric Allan KramerEric Allan KramerWhitey van de Bunt
Megan CavanaghMegan CavanaghChris Szelinski
Betty WhiteBetty WhiteSylvia Schmidt
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