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The first season (of six, on CBS until August 1978) offered the same high quality as The Mary Tyler Moore Show (also produced by Moore's MTM Enterprises) and established many of the memorable characters who contributed to the show's enduring greatness. Bill Daily (late of Bewitched) would thrive as the Hartley's divorced neighbor Howard (his uninvited "Hi Bob!" intrusions inspired that infamous drinking game), while married neighbor Margaret (Patricia Smith) would disappear by season's end. Among Bob's hilarious group-therapy patients, the miserable misanthrope Mr. Carlin (Jack Riley) was a comedic goldmine as the series progressed, but it's Newhart's own comic genius--including his perfected phone-call routines and deadpan reactions to everyday dilemmas--that remained the show's greatest asset. These 24 first-season episodes are remarkably consistent under the direction (mostly) of sitcom veterans Jay Sandrich and Alan Rafkin, and guest stars include Penny Marshall, Louise Lasser, Allen Garfield, Chuck McCann, and a host of other '70s TV stalwarts, all meshing nicely with one of TV's funniest ensemble casts. --Jeff Shannon
| ACTORS: | Bob Newhart |
| CATEGORY: | DVD |
| THEATRICAL RELEASE DATE: | 1972 |
| MANUFACTURER: | Fox Home Entertainme |
| MPAA RATING: | NR (Not Rated) |
| FEATURES: | Color, Closed-captioned, Box set |
| TYPE: | Television |
| MEDIA: | DVD |
| # OF MEDIA: | 3 |
| UPC: | 024543169215 |
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Customer Reviews of The Bob Newhart Show - The Complete First Season
Great show and great value for money Most T.V. viewers already know the Bob Newhart show from the number of times it's been syndicated. If you haven't seen it recently, now is the time to give it another look and see comedy which was driven by good writing rather than by overused and/or hackneyed sitcom plots. It's also a pleasure to see humor which isn't nasty or negative. The Bob Newhart show is downright "fresh" when viewed alongside current comedy fare. <
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>As for the complaints about the packaging and lack of extras, one has to consider the *extremely* low price for the season and the experience Fox had with the Mary Tyler Moore show (another classic of the same era). Fox gave the first season of the Mary Tyler Moore show the star treatment and a higher price to cover the cost and it sold poorly. This made them reluctant to even release other classic comedies and the Bob Newhart show may never have seen a DVD release. <
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>While I would have liked to have seen an interview with Bob offering some memories of his experience with the show (or introductions), I think this type of comedy doesn't benefit much from commentary since the humor is in the pacing and the dialog. Talking over the show would seem rather disruptive and pointless. Also, I'm not sure how much anyone could remember from a show that aired so long ago. <
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>As for the packaging, I like the slim cases and wish all DVDs were released in them. The thicker cases just take up more space on your shelves. Besides, it's what is on the discs that really matters and this show's humor has aged very gracefully. It's a delight to watch again.
Bob In Top Form
I'm so glad Fox came out with this set. The Bob Newhart Show is funny, sophisticated, clever, and a great example of top-notch sitcom writing. Bob Newhart, as usual, underplays his role perfectly, and is supported by a full cast of ace standup and screen comedians that have become sitcom legends.
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>Many of the best episodes are here in the first season. Also significant is that the film transfer looks substantially better than what has been on TV for years, and the episodes are full-length instead of truncated synidicated cuts. My only complaint is that the menus are a little hokey.
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>But overall, a great set for a very small price. If you enjoy shows like TAXI, Barney Miller, The Odd Couple, or Cheers, you will really enjoy this set. And if you're already a Bob Newhart Show fan, this is a no-brainer purchase. Buy it.
Funny Show... even 30 years later
Despite the fact the DVD's are two-sided and no extra features, I am pleased to have the first season on DVD. Salute to Bob!