| Bob Patterson | |
|---|---|
| Format | Comedy (sitcom) |
| Created by | Brad Hall |
| Starring | Jason Alexander |
| Country of origin | USA |
| No. of episodes | 10 (5 unaired) |
| Production | |
| Running time | 22 min. |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | ABC |
| Original run | October 2, 2001 – October 31, 2001 |
Bob Patterson is a 2001 television sitcom starring and written by Jason Alexander and Ira Steven Behr. It was directed by Robby Benson and Barnet Kellman. The show debuted on ABC on October 2, 2001 and the final episode aired October 31, 2001. The show was cancelled after five episodes aired.
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The show revolves around fictitious motivational speaker Bob Patterson, "America's #3 Self Help Guru," who is popular with millions of people across America, thanks to his books I Know More Than You, I Still Know More Than You and the To the Top! franchise. Friction between his job and family occurs due in part to Bob's self-absorbed but insecure nature and complete lack of self-awareness, ironic qualities for someone whose job is supposed to be selflessly motivating others to improve their lives.
After the show's cancellation, Alexander used the concept behind Patterson to create a similar fictional character named Donny Clay, "America's #4 Self Help Guru." Alexander tours the United States in character as Donny Clay.[1]