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Bad 'Baby Bob' should be sent to bed without any television
Last Updated: March 17, 2002
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Joanne Weintraub
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I never thought the kid in "Look Who's Talking" was all that hilarious. But compared to the title character of "Baby Bob" (7:30 tonight, Channel 58), a CBS sitcom scheduled for a six-week trial run, the baby in the movie looks like Robin Williams on a good night.
Bob (voiced by Ken Campbell) is a six-month-old who talks. He brings to mind a one-liner of Ellen DeGeneres': She's not especially intrigued by the idea of a talking dog because, having known a few dogs in her life, she's pretty sure they'd mostly just yell, "Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!" all day long.
Listening to Bob is just about that entertaining. If he's not telling tedious stories about a tot's lot in life ("Held a raisin in my fist for almost two seconds, but then I dropped it, then I picked it up, then I dropped it - they're so darned little!"), he's making wisecracks that would embarrass an infant half his age ("I wasn't born yesterday - recently, but not yesterday").
Adam Arkin and Joely Fisher play Bob's parents, Walter and Lizzy, who are in on the secret, and Holland Taylor and Elliott Gould play his grandparents, Madeline and Sam, who aren't. They all look uncomfortable, and they should.
Putting the babe in baby sitter is Marissa Tait ("The Bold and the Beautiful"), whose character, Teala, knows about Bob, except that Lizzy and Walter don't know that she knows. Oh, the possibilities!
No, I'm kidding. "Baby Bob" has no possibilities. It sounds mean to say it about such a cute little fella, but this kid needs to put the pacifier back in his mouth and shut up.
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The New York TV critics had a field day with this stinker. You can almost hear them giglling with glee as they sit at their computers, figuring out how many more words they can think of that mean "bad."
There is a reason why these shows are aired in the middle of March.....
Jimbo
03-18-2002, 07:21 PM
This show's been done already - about 10 years ago, there was a show called "Baby Talk" with Julia Duffy and Scott Baio. It was basically a ripoff of the "Look Who's Talking" movies. For reasons known only to God, the network (I think it was ABC) stuck with this program through an entire season, and the show went on to a second season.
After Baby Bob's initial 6 week run, I suspect the show will go "on hiatus". (assuming it lasts the entire 6 weeks!)
Six episodes?
You're too kind Jimbo. I give it three weeks 'til they yank it!
dawsongirl
03-18-2002, 09:36 PM
Originally posted by Jimbo
This show's been done already - about 10 years ago, there was a show called "Baby Talk" with Julia Duffy and Scott Baio. It was basically a ripoff of the "Look Who's Talking" movies. For reasons known only to God, the network (I think it was ABC) stuck with this program through an entire season, and the show went on to a second season.
It was ABC. There was some lady that was in the mother role before Julia Duffy. Anyone remember who it was?
LucyFan
03-19-2002, 01:51 AM
I remember the show Baby Talk. It premiered like in 1991 on TGIF. I loved it and I wished it lasted longer. I hope Baby Bob will get a chance to succeed. I really think this show is neat. I love it.
Central Perk
03-19-2002, 06:56 AM
I think it is a funny show......its not stupid. Bob has great expressions and he doesn't understand a lot of things.\
Bob: You guys are making me thirsty.Mom?
Lizzy: Ok....We're switching to Formula like tonight
Originally posted by dawsongirl
It was ABC. There was some lady that was in the mother role before Julia Duffy. Anyone remember who it was?
Julia Duffy was the first Mom in the series.
She quit and was replaced by Mary Paige Keller.
The early episodes with Missi Duffy also featured George Clooney in the Travolta role.
When the show was revamped, Scott Baio took over.
Nothing helped. This show was awful!!!
:eek:
Madness
03-19-2002, 10:00 PM
The ratings were very good for the first night. http://tv.zap2it.com/news/tvnewsdaily.html?24650
But that was the first night. A lot of things can change next week-that's when the verdict will be in on the future of Bob...
dawsongirl
03-19-2002, 10:13 PM
Originally posted by TJL
Julia Duffy was the first Mom in the series.
She quit and was replaced by Mary Paige Keller.
The early episodes with Missi Duffy also featured George Clooney in the Travolta role.
When the show was revamped, Scott Baio took over.
That's right. I remember that now. :)
Central Perk
03-20-2002, 07:03 AM
If this sitcom continues to get better ratings then yes, dear....then yes, dear will be gone. Baby Bob is a funny show not the best but better than most stuff on the air.
sbwalker53
03-20-2002, 05:39 PM
Before you trash Baby Bob, remember that Gilligan's Island was trashed mercilessly by critics and even by CBS which aired it! It's still in reruns and is one of the most popular sitcoms on this website. And Robert Reed thought that many of The Brady Bunch plots and scripts were stupid. That show, too, is still in reruns. My wife and I thought Baby Bob was cute and pleasant and funny.
Little Dixie Carter
03-20-2002, 06:29 PM
IT'S HIGH TIME SOMEONE SAID IT YEA!!!:clap:
I certainly hope the show has some success, because if it fails, then this will be the third sitcom in two years that Joely Fisher has appeared in that has been cancelled after a few episodes.
Can you name them???
Central Perk
03-20-2002, 08:14 PM
Baby Bob is really good I especially like seeing familiar faces like the parents in the show.
Jordan
03-20-2002, 09:22 PM
I'm sorry, but this show should be burned at the stake. To put it nicely, it is not good! CBS should just put the show out of its misery. :happyface :happyface :happyface
Central Perk
03-21-2002, 07:05 AM
It seems like everyone is saying how dumb it is. did you guys even watch it? they had some good jokes. I know it probably won't be able to last because it has to do with a baby and of course they get older. I think its good for now.
CBSrulz
03-23-2002, 12:50 AM
Well my opion is this! I thinks the show was very funny! It was A CLEAN DECENT SHOW!U DO NOT SEE TO MANY OF THEM AROUND!But any way i was wondering what will they do when bob starts to grow up???? I mean when he gets to the age he can talk what is the point of the show! Or are will bob be 6th months for ever?:confused: DIllon CBS RULZ!
Beruche
03-27-2002, 11:49 AM
Well about the age thing. I read in an other message board that when the baby starts to get older that they will get another baby to take its place.
Central Perk
03-27-2002, 03:59 PM
Hope they can find a baby that looks a lot a like. Or maybe they'll just call it Bob when he gets older......
JaneTVFan
05-13-2002, 11:29 AM
Originally posted by sbwalker53
Before you trash Baby Bob, remember that Gilligan's Island was trashed mercilessly by critics and even by CBS which aired it! It's still in reruns and is one of the most popular sitcoms on this website. And Robert Reed thought that many of The Brady Bunch plots and scripts were stupid. That show, too, is still in reruns. My wife and I thought Baby Bob was cute and pleasant and funny.
Yes, GILLIGAN'S ISLAND and THE BRADY BUNCH were both trashed by the critics, and deservedly so. Like BABY BOB, they were incredibly low brow. They come across as something that could have been written by a five year-old. Nevertheless, they have had long lives in syndicated reruns. That certainly doesn't speak well of the sophistication or intelligence of our society. When the choice viewers are given is crap like this, it's too bad that most don't have the inclination to pick up a book and read or turn the channel to something intelligent or educational.
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