The Bob Newhart Show : It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time (1975)
Directed by Richard Kinon
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
Bob is invited to form a partnership with another psychologist, a high-living gentleman named Frank Walburn (Phillip R. Allen). The reason, explains Frank, is that the low-pressure Bob would provide a welcome contrast to the usual Walburn method. But the real reason, or so it seems, is for Bob to take over Walburn's entire workload while his partner continues to enjoy his "swinging" lifestyle. The supporting cast includes Titos Vandis as Gene the Janitor and Lisa Sublette as Kelly. First aired on November 15, 1975, "Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time" was written by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses.