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CliffClavin · 07-19-2004, 05:17 PM

The office building where Bobs office is located, according to the outside shots on the show, was at that time the Bay Federal Bank Building on Michigan Avenue.

Actor Peter Bonerz who played Jerry the dentist learned how to direct on the set of this show and went on to become an award-winning director of other comedy series.

When Bob Newhart read the premise for the proposed series, he insisted on two changes. First, he insisted that his character be changed from a psychiatrist to a psychologist so he wouldn't make fun of the seriously mentally ill, and he insisted that his character have no children as to avoid the standard scenario of a goofy father.

A popular drinking game was invented by college students during the run of the show. Whenever Bob's name was mentioned, each player had to take a drink.

Bill Daily's dog is reportedly named "Hi Bob".

CAJeannieFan57 · 05-02-2005, 10:42 PM

I remember that game being played when I was in college (and the series was in prime time at the time). I don't think I ever played it myself, but I was at the frat house more than once when the guys were playing it.

Add to the trivia: Bill Daily's dog is reportedly named "Hi Bob".

Donna

07-19-2004, 05:17 PM	#1
CliffClavin Yada Yada Yada Senior Member Join Date: May 04, 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,403	Interesting Bob Newhart Show Facts The office building where Bobs office is located, according to the outside shots on the show, was at that time the Bay Federal Bank Building on Michigan Avenue. Actor Peter Bonerz who played Jerry the dentist learned how to direct on the set of this show and went on to become an award-winning director of other comedy series. When Bob Newhart read the premise for the proposed series, he insisted on two changes. First, he insisted that his character be changed from a psychiatrist to a psychologist so he wouldn't make fun of the seriously mentally ill, and he insisted that his character have no children as to avoid the standard scenario of a goofy father. A popular drinking game was invented by college students during the run of the show. Whenever Bob's name was mentioned, each player had to take a drink. Bill Daily's dog is reportedly named "Hi Bob".
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05-02-2005, 10:42 PM	#2
CAJeannieFan57 Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 01, 2005 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 871	I remember that game being played when I was in college (and the series was in prime time at the time). I don't think I ever played it myself, but I was at the frat house more than once when the guys were playing it. Add to the trivia: Bill Daily's dog is reportedly named "Hi Bob". Donna