Bob Patterson is a 2001 television sitcom starring and written by Jason Alexander

Jason Alexander

Jay Scott Greenspan , better known by his professional name of Jason Alexander, is an American actor, writer, comedian, television director, producer, and singer. He is best known for his role as George Costanza on the television series Seinfeld, appearing in the sitcom from 1989 to 1998...

 and Ira Steven Behr

Ira Steven Behr

Ira Steven Behr born 23 October 1953, in New York City, New York, USA is an American television producer and screenwriter, most known for his work on Star Trek, especially Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, on which he served as showrunner and executive producer...

. It was directed by Robby Benson

Robby Benson

Robby Benson is an American film and television actor, television director, educator and singer.-Early life:Benson was born Robin David Segal in Dallas, Texas, the son of Freda Ann , a singer, actress, and business promotions manager, and Jerry Segal, a writer...

 and Barnet Kellman

Barnet Kellman

Barnet Kellman is a television and film director, television producer and film actor.- Director:* Samantha Who?* Notes from the Underbelly* Four Kings* Living with Fran* George Lopez* Alias* Mary and Rhoda* Felicity...

. The show debuted on ABC

American Broadcasting Company

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 on October 2, 2001 and the final episode aired October 31, 2001. The show was cancelled after five episodes aired.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

• Bob Patterson; Jason Alexander
  Jason Alexander
  Jay Scott Greenspan , better known by his professional name of Jason Alexander, is an American actor, writer, comedian, television director, producer, and singer. He is best known for his role as George Costanza on the television series Seinfeld, appearing in the sitcom from 1989 to 1998...
  
  
• Landau; Robert Klein
  Robert Klein
  Robert Klein is an American stand-up comedian, singer and actor.-Early life:Klein was born in the Bronx, the son of Frieda and Benjamin Klein, and was raised in a "prototypical 1950s Bronx Jewish" environment. After graduating from DeWitt Clinton High School, Klein planned to study medicine...
  
  
• Vic; Phil Buckman
• Janet Patterson; Jennifer Aspen
  Jennifer Aspen
  Jennifer Aspen is an American actress best known for her roles as Daphne Jablonsky in Fox's teen drama Party of Five , as Trina Hamilton in ABC's family comedy Rodney and as Kendra Giardi in the first season of the show Glee.-Personal life:Aspen was born in Richmond, Virginia, and resides in Los...
  
  
• Claudia; Chandra Wilson
  Chandra Wilson
  Chandra Danette Wilson is an American actress and director, best known as Dr. Miranda Bailey in the ABC television drama, Grey's Anatomy.-Early life:...
  
  
• Jeffrey Patterson; James Guidice

Episodes

1. "Pilot" (10/2/01)
2. "Honest Bob" (10/9/01)
3. "Naked Bob" (10/16/01)
4. "Awards Bob" (10/24/01)
5. "Bathroom Bob" (10/31/01)
6. "Family Bob" (UNAIRED)
7. "Paranoid Bob" (UNAIRED)
8. "Clown Bob" (UNAIRED)
9. "Mentor Bob" (UNAIRED)
10. "Wheelchair Bob" (UNAIRED)

Catchphrases

• "No is only yes to a different question."
• "The only thing between you and your goals is you.......and your goals."
• "You are the U in the Universe."
• "To the top!"