Episode
The Bob Newhart Show: The Longest Good-Bye
Overview
Bob's old school friend Murdock is in town for a day to sell a complex giveaway item to a Chicago cereal company. Bob invites him to stay overnight at his home. The brief encounter stretches out to a week when Murdock can't make his business connections. He gradually takes over Bob's car, clothing, and most of his home life.
Details
- Series
- The Bob Newhart Show
- Season
- Season 4
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 1975-09-13
Episode context
The Longest Good-Bye is Episode 1 in Season 4 of The Bob Newhart Show. It aired on 1975-09-13.
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