2. SUBDUED
Dr. Bob Hartley on "The Bob Newhart Show," played by Bob Newhart (left with Suzanne Pleshette)
Yes, of course. Endless kudos ought go to the person who thought it might be a good idea to make Bob Newhart, the king of comic reaction, into a sitcom therapist. His Bob Hartley was a great straight man - and what more can you ask of your psychologist? As a group therapist, too, Bob was the champion of some very lovable losers.
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