The Bob Newhart Show: The Man with the Golden Wrist

The Bob Newhart Show: The Man with the Golden Wrist
CBS
January 20, 1973
Sitcom
DVD
B

This first of four BNS stories by Bill Idelson again shows that Bob and Emily fight realistically-- they're both right and both wrong this time-- and make up realistically, which is rare on sitcoms.  I also like the way that the last few minutes of the episode make it clear but not crudely that they're going to have make-up/ birthday sex.  Howard's over-explaining the meaning of Bob's gifts is also good.

Joan Tompkins, who's Aunt May here, would be Mrs. Cowens later.  Michael Lerner, who plays Mr. Carolla, would be Capt. Futterman on M*A*S*H.