The Bob Newhart Show: Desperate Sessions (1977)
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While standing in the deposit line of his bank, Bob is taken hostage by a likable bank robber named Mel (Robert Pine). As the police, headed by Sgt. Webber (Walker Edmiston), negotiate Bob's release, the nonplussed psychologist tries to analyze his way out of the situation. Also appearaing are Ron Vernan as the police officer, Andrea Adler as the teller, and Richard Dioguardi as the bank guard. Written by Michael Zinberg and Martin Davidson, "Desperate Sessions" first aired on February 26, 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Bob Newhart - Dr. Robert (Bob) Hartley
- Bill Daily - Howard Borden
- Marcia Wallace - Carol Kester
- Walker Edmiston - Detective Webber
- Richard Dioguardi - Bank Guard
- Suzanne Pleshette - Emily Hartley
- Peter Bonerz - Jerry Robinson
- Robert Pine - Mel
- Ron Vernan - Police Officer
- Andrea Adler - Bank Teller
- Director(s):
- Dick Martin
- Writer(s):
- Michael Zinberg, Martin Davidson
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