"The Bob Newhart Show" is a classic American sitcom that aired from 1972 to 1978. The series stars Bob Newhart as Dr. Bob Hartley, a psychologist living in Chicago. The show focuses on his interactions with patients, friends, and his wife, Emily Hartley, played by Suzanne Pleshette. The humor often arises from Bob's deadpan delivery and the quirky personalities of his patients and friends. The show is known for its clever writing and memorable supporting characters, including Howard Borden, a pilot, and Jerry Robinson, Bob's best friend. It remains a beloved example of 1970s television comedy.