Bob

7.6(8)|1992-09-18|2 seasons, 33 episodes

Comedy

Overview

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

Season 1(25)Season 2(8)

S1E1 · 1992-09-18 · 30m

Mad Dog Returns

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

S1E2 · 1992-09-25 · 30m

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.

S1E3 · 1992-10-02 · 30m

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.

S1E4 · 1992-10-16 · 30m

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.

S1E5 · 1992-10-23 · 30m

Terminate Her

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

S1E6 · 1992-10-30 · 30m

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.

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