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Play S1 E1Bob McKay is the creator of the 1950s comic book superhero "Mad-Dog". When a Senate sub-committee decided such reading material could corrupt young readers, Mad-Dog faded into oblivion, and Bob became a greeting card artist. Years later the American-Canadian Trans-Continental Communications Company buys the rights to the series, and Bob is offered a chance to revive Mad-Dog.
Cast: Bob Newhart, Carlene Watkins, Cynthia Stevenson
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25 episodes
1. Mad Dog ReturnsBob Newhart stars as Bob McKay, a comic book artist whose super hero creation, Mad-Dog, makes an unexpected comeback.CC30minSep 18, 1992
2. Drawing a BlankBob's new dream job at Ace Comic Books turns into a nightmare when he and his boss, Harlan Stone, draw a complete blank on their first day together as creative collaborators.CC30minSep 25, 1992
3. My Daughter, My FodderTrisha smells a rat when she sees her boyfriend Matt with another woman eating a meatball sandwhich, but the real rodent may be Bob, when he incorporates her romantic problem into Mad-Dog's first storyline.CC30minOct 2, 1992
4. Penny for Your ThoughtsBob's first issue of ""Mad-Dog"" comic books may get the boot from Ace Comic Books toughest critic: Smitty, the shoe shine man. Mr. Terhorst sets up a ""focus group"" to critque Mad-Dog.CC30minOct 16, 1992
5. Terminate HerHarlan hires his sexy girlfriend Shayla as the new colorist, but leaves it up to Bob to fire her.CC30minOct 23, 1992
6. P.C. or Not P.C.Appalled by the exploitative nature of the comics depicting an unrealistic female image, Trisha inspires a feminine revolt her first day on the job at Bob's office.CC30minOct 30, 1992
7. A Streetcar Named Congress-DouglasWhen Bob, Harlan, and Bob's comic buddies from the old days get together for a poker game, Bob's good luck ends when he discovers that his ""buddies"" are putting the moves on Kaye.CC30minNov 6, 1992
8. UnforgivenBob and Harlan and the rest of the crew go ballistic when they discover that Albie is responsible for the missing last page in the all-important first issue of Mad-Dog comics. Harlan fires Albie but later re-hires him when it turns out it was a good idea.CC30minNov 13, 1992
9. Mad Dog on 34th StreetBob's hopes for a happy Thanksgiving are deflated when his 70-foot-tall ""Mad-Dog"" balloon takes flight the night before the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.CC30minNov 20, 1992
10. Stone in LoveWhen Harlan and Shayla's love/hate relationship escalates to discussions of engagement and marriage, Bob finds himself caught in the middle and on a plane to Vegas.CC30minDec 4, 1992
11. The Lost EpisodeAfter Bob's original issue of ""Mad-Dog"" is accidentally destroyed, Bob has a bizzare encounter with his number one fan, meanwhile the staff gets roped in by Trisha's jump-roping scheme.CC30minDec 11, 1992
12. A Christmas StoryThe McKay family seeks the true meaning of Christmas after Bob is caught plagiarizing and Trisha steals a spoon from Mr. Terhorst's cutlery collection during the company's holiday party.CC30minDec 21, 1992
13. La SorpresaBob's surprise birthday bash becomes a tale of torture when he develops a migraine headache just before two flamenco dancers unleash their 'hell' on his new hardwood floor.CC30minJan 8, 1993
14. Bob and Kaye and Jerry and PattyThe McKay family and the Fleisher family try to put things behind them as they meet for the first time since Jerry grabbed Kay's butt in an act of desperation. Unfortuanlly for Jerry, Bob says something to Patty; who had no idea that this had happened.CC30minJan 22, 1993
15. You Can't WinBob and the "Mad-Dog" staff is nominated for the annual comic book awards, but Bob doesn't thank anyone afraid he'll forget someone.CC30minJan 29, 1993
16. Da GameBob's invites his old friend George Wendt to watch the Superbowl on his new bigscreen television. Things go wrong when his some of the staff drops by and repeatedly refer to him as ""The Guy Who Plays Norm on Cheers.""CC30minFeb 5, 1993
17. The Man Who Killed Mad DogChad buys some old ""Mad-Dog"" comic books at a garage sale. The original owner of the comic books is Senator Wilkinson, who was chairman of a Senate subcommittee on the de-moralization of comic books and grilled Bob years earlier before the committee. Bob decides to pay Mr. Wilkinson a little visit.CC30minFeb 12, 1993
18. The Phantom of AmCanTranConComCoTrisha is dumped by her boyfriend Matt, but she finds romance with the mysterious Mr. Terhorst, Bob's Boss.CC30minMar 5, 1993
19. The Man Who Broke the Bank at Our Lady of Constant SorrowBob is suckered into a church fund raiser at Our Lady of Constant Sorrow. Things go awry when Bob arranges a casnio night.CC30minMar 12, 1993
20. I'm Getting Re-Married in the MorningTrisha plans a 25th anniversary celebration for her parents, but things turn sour when she wakes up to late, and the McKay's getted robbed on their way to Wisconsin.CC30minApr 12, 1993
21. Tell Them Willy Mammoth is HereThere's a bright blue mastodon in Bob's life, meanwhile Trisha and Kathy becomes roomates and Albie movies in with the two girls and almost drives Trisha out.CC30minApr 19, 1993
22. Death of an Underwear SalesmanAfter breaking Bob's hand in a strange accident, underwear salesman Buzz Loudermilk lands a new job -- as a Mad-Dog comic book artist.CC30minApr 26, 1993
23. The EntertainerTrisha's throws a dinner party to try and impress her new good looking boyfriend, but the party turns into a disaster after Bob discovers glass in the Chicken Marsala.CC30minMay 3, 1993
24. Neighborhood WatchBob and Kay's new neighbors are delightful, kind and generous. Just one problem...Mert Zucker works out in the nude every night and Bob can see him through his bedroom window.CC30minMay 10, 1993
25. Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Mad Dog Gone?Bob and Harlan and the rest of the ""Mad-Dog"" team find themselves out of work after their company is suddenly bought out by a ruthless millionaire.CC30minMay 17, 1993
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Bob McKay is the creator of the 1950s comic book superhero "Mad-Dog". When a Senate sub-committee decided such reading material could corrupt young readers, Mad-Dog faded into oblivion, and Bob became a greeting card artist. Years later the American-Canadian Trans-Continental Communications Company buys the rights to the series, and Bob is offered a chance to revive Mad-Dog.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Bill Steinkellner, Cherie Steinkellner, Phoef Sutton
- Studio
- Paramount Television
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
