The Bob Newhart Show
Death of a Fruitman
Season 4, Episode 3 · Aired 1975-09-27
Synopsis
Bob's patients observe tradition by planning a surprise party to honor the fourth year of the group's therapy sessions. When an unseen member, a Mr. Gianelli, threatens to turn the party into a disaster, Bob kicks him out of the group. His decision meets with instant group approval until Mr. Gianelli dies under a ton of zucchini.
In the series
This episode is part of The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978) on CBS.
Hi, Bob — deadpan psychology with the perfect group-therapy Greek chorus.
Key cast
- Bob Newhart as Dr. Bob Hartley
- Suzanne Pleshette as Emily Hartley
- Bill Daily as Howard Borden
- Peter Bonerz as Jerry Robinson
- Marcia Wallace as Carol Kester