Bob Patterson (TV series)

Bob Patterson
Format	Comedy (sitcom)
Created by	Brad Hall
Starring	Jason Alexander
Country of origin	USA
No. of episodes	10 (5 unaired)
Production
Running time	22 min.
Broadcast
Original channel	ABC
Original run	October 2, 2001 – October 31, 2001

Bob Patterson is a 2001 television sitcom starring and written by Jason Alexander and Ira Steven Behr. It was directed by Robby Benson and Barnet Kellman. The show debuted on ABC on October 2, 2001 and the final episode aired October 31, 2001. The show was cancelled after five episodes aired.

Synopsis

The show revolves around fictitious motivational speaker Bob Patterson, "America's #3 Self Help Guru," who is popular with millions of people across America, thanks to his books I Know More Than You, I Still Know More Than You and the To the Top! franchise. Friction between his job and family occurs due in part to Bob's self-absorbed but insecure nature and complete lack of self-awareness, ironic qualities for someone whose job is supposed to be selflessly motivating others to improve their lives.

After the show's cancellation, Alexander used the concept behind Patterson to create a similar fictional character named Donny Clay, "America's #4 Self Help Guru." Alexander tours the United States in character as Donny Clay.

Cast

• Bob Patterson; Jason Alexander
• Landau; Robert Klein
• Vic; Phil Buckman
• Janet Patterson; Jennifer Aspen
• Claudia; Chandra Wilson
• Jeffrey Patterson; James Guidice

Episodes

1. "Pilot" (10/2/01)
2. "Honest Bob" (10/9/01)
3. "Naked Bob" (10/16/01)
4. "Awards Bob" (10/24/01)
5. "Bathroom Bob" (10/31/01)
6. "Family Bob" (UNAIRED)
7. "Paranoid Bob" (UNAIRED)
8. "Clown Bob" (UNAIRED)
9. "Mentor Bob" (UNAIRED)
10. "Wheelchair Bob" (UNAIRED)

Catchphrases

• "No is only yes to a different question."
• "The only thing between you and your goals is you.......and your goals."
• "You are the U in the Universe."
• "To the top!"

External links

• Bob Patterson at the Internet Movie Database
• Bob Patterson at TV.com