The Bob Newhart Show: An American Family (1974)
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Synopsis of The Bob Newhart Show: An American Family
Bob and Emily's parents converge at a Thanksgiving dinner at the Hartley apartment. Though Emily is certain that the oldsters will get along, Bob does not share her confidence. True to Bob's predictions, a war of words breaks out between Bob's intractable mother (Martha Scott) and Emily's bullheaded father (John Randolph). Ann Rutherford and Barnard Hughes are cast respectively as Emily's mom and Bob's dad. Its title based on a celebrated PBS miniseries of the period, "An American Family" was written by Charlotte Brown, and first aired on November 23, 1974. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast of The Bob Newhart Show: An American Family
- Bob Newhart - Dr. Robert (Bob) Hartley
- Bill Daily - Howard Borden
- Marcia Wallace - Carol Kester
- Ann Rutherford - Aggie Harrison
- Barnard Hughes - Herb Hartley
- Suzanne Pleshette - Emily Hartley
- Peter Bonerz - Jerry Robinson
- John Randolph - Junior Harrison
- Martha Scott - Martha Hartley
- Director(s):
- Peter Bonerz
- Writer(s):
- Charlotte Brown
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