The Ultimate Bob Newhart Show Quiz

"The Bob Newhart Show" is a TV comedy that aired from 1972 to 1978. The star of the show is, of course, comedian Bob Newhart.

If you guessed "hotel owner," you're thinking of a different (and newer) show, called "Newhart," in which Newhart does indeed run a bed and breakfast. But on this show, Bob is a psychologist.

The show was filmed in front of a live studio audience. The laughs you hear (and there many) are the real deal.

Carol is the office receptionist. Bob and Jerry both rely on Carol to keep their schedules in order. She is usually busy … and always quick with a witty comeback.

Carol is a good worker, although she's on the ditzy side. She's constantly (and openly) hoping that attractive men will come through the office in the hopes that she'll land a date.

They actually goofed quite a lot. But the actors simply laughed and sometimes directly made comments to the audience regarding their mistakes.

In the span of six seasons, there was a total of 142 hilarious episodes. Ratings didn't begin to really slide until 1977, the year before the show was canceled.

The show takes place mostly in Chicago, veering back and forth between Bob's work and home life.

Suzanne Pleshette is Emily, who loves Bob but is often exasperated with him. She's a Chicago school teacher.

Just like the story, the exteriors were filmed in Chicago. But the live shows were shot in a Los Angeles studio.

Lillian Bakerman is a little old woman who loves her sessions with Bob. But she spends most of her time in his office knitting.

Howard was Emily and Bob's bumbling neighbor. He means well, but he's often a bit dense.

This one aired on CBS. It typically ran just after the ever-popular "Mary Tyler Moore Show."

Bob Newhart's deadpan delivery is unmistakable. That's in part due to the fact that he stammers, which only serves to accentuate his funniest lines.

Peter Bonerz plays the role of Dr. Jerry Robinson, a local orthodontist. Bonerz is very active in Hollywood and directs, too, including films like " Police Academy 6: City Under Siege."

It was a hit from the beginning, and in its first three seasons, the show was always in the Top 20. Bob wanted to end the series in 1977 as ratings flagged, but CBS convinced him to return for one more season.

Pleshette's version of Emily was spot on, the perfect foil to Bob's neurosis. She was twice nominated for the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

Bonerz didn't just act, but he directed, too. He directed dozens of episodes during the show's six-season run.

In 1961, NBC aired a one-hour variety named -- you guessed it -- "The Bob Newhart Show." Between both "The Bob Newhart Show" programs and "Newhart," it's hard to keep track of Bob's TV shows.

The show did well with critics, and it won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Program Achievement in the Field of Humor. But its run was so short that producers felt they could get away with using the same title for the 70s comedy.

Wallace's unforgettable face popped up in many shows throughout the 70s and 80s. She won an Emmy for her voice work as Bart's teacher in "The Simpsons."

The jaunty theme song is called "Home to Emily." The opening scenes show Bob wandering home to his wife after a long, long day at the office.

Elliot Carlton is clearly a troubled man. He's selfish and obnoxious, and sometimes he drives Bob crazy.

Jerry and Bob give each other a hard time. But for the most part, they are good friends, exchanging verbal jabs in every episode.

Pleshette was married to Tom Poston, who appeared in five episodes in the role of Cliff Murdock. But they didn't marry until 2001, long after the show ended.

Bob couldn't break through on this show, although his co-stars certainly won awards. He didn't manage to win an Emmy until 2013.

The show relied heavily on the chemistry of the cast members. They weren't just faking it -- they loved chatting and laughing with each other, and they were sad when the series ended.

CBS couldn't stay away from the Newhart name. In 1982, four years after the show ended, it aired the first episodes of "Newhart," which had a successful eight-season run.

The three mainstays of the show were Bob, Emily and Jerry. They appeared in every episode.

After years of dealing with insufferable clients and co-workers, Bob decides to give up therapy. He heads to Oregon to teach at a small college.