7.8
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Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Bob Newhart Show (1972)
The Bob Newhart Show (1972)
Overview
The Bob Newhart Show is an American situation comedy produced by MTM Enterprises, which aired 142 original episodes on CBS from September 16, 1972, to April 1, 1978. Comedian Bob Newhart portrays a psychologist having to deal with his patients and fellow office workers. The show was filmed before a live audience.
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Bias Rating
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Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
The Bob Newhart Show is an American situation comedy produced by MTM Enterprises, which aired 142 original episodes on CBS from September 16, 1972, to April 1, 1978. Comedian Bob Newhart portrays a psychologist having to deal with his patients and fellow office workers. The show was filmed before a live audience.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The Bob Newhart Show receives a neutral rating because its central subject matter of a psychologist's daily life and human interactions is largely apolitical, focusing on universal human experiences and humor rather than promoting any specific political ideology or engaging in systemic critique.
The series features a traditional casting approach with a predominantly white main cast, reflecting the typical demographic representation of its original broadcast era. The narrative focuses on character-driven comedy without critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
As a typical network sitcom of its era (1972-1978), The Bob Newhart Show did not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The series focused on the everyday life and professional experiences of a Chicago psychologist, without venturing into LGBTQ+ representation.
The Bob Newhart Show, a 1970s sitcom, does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the life of a Chicago psychologist and his interactions, without addressing transgender identity in any capacity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Bob Newhart Show is an original sitcom from 1972, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing characters. All characters were created for this specific series, thus there are no instances of characters established as one gender in prior canon being portrayed as a different gender.
The Bob Newhart Show (1972) is an original sitcom, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. Its characters were created for the show, meaning there is no prior canon from which they could have been race-swapped.
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