The Bob Newhart Show Desperate Sessions (Season 5, Episode 21)
TV Episode | Comedy

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The Bob Newhart Show

Desperate Sessions (Season 5, Episode 21)

TV Episode | Comedy

The Hartleys, Jerry and Carol are all at the bank during a robbery. Bob ends up being taken hostage.

Creators

David Davis (created by) | Lorenzo Music (created by)

Director

Writers

Michael Zinberg (written by) | Michael Davidson (written by)

Producers

Gordon Farr (producer) | Lynne Farr (producer) | Michael Zinberg (producer)

Composer

Patrick Williams (music composed and conducted by)

Cinematographer

Edward E. Nugent (director of photography)

Editor

M. Pam Blumenthal

Casting Director

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Edit Released

Updated Feb 26, 1977

Release date

Feb 26, 1977 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 2 wins & 5 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
11 cast members

Name	Known for
Bob Newhart Dr. Robert 'Bob' Hartley Dr. Robert 'Bob' Hartley See fewer	ER (1994)
Suzanne Pleshette Emily Hartley Emily Hartley See fewer	The Birds (1963)
Peter Bonerz Dr. Jerry Robinson Dr. Jerry Robinson See fewer	The Bob Newhart Show (1972)
Bill Daily Howard Borden Howard Borden See fewer	The Bob Newhart Show (1972)
Marcia Wallace Carol Kester Bondurant Carol Kester Bondurant See fewer	The Simpsons (1989)
Robert Pine Mel Mel See fewer	Lakeview Terrace (2008)
Walker Edmiston Sergeant Webber Sergeant Webber See fewer	The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
Ron Vernan Police Officer Police Officer See fewer	Escape from Alcatraz (1979)
Richard Dioguardi Bank Guard Bank Guard See fewer	Apocalypse Now (1979)
Andrea Adler Bank Teller Bank Teller See fewer	The Bob Newhart Show (1972)
Jack Riley Elliot Carlin Elliot Carlin See fewer	Spaceballs (1987)

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