Surprising Stories from the Set of The Bob Newhart Show

Peter Bonerz made Jerry the dentist one of the most delightfully irritating characters on The Bob Newhart Show. His loud shirts, bigger personality, and constant presence were impossible to ignore, and Bonerz’s comic timing helped make Jerry instantly memorable.

Behind the scenes, Bonerz was learning even more. While working on The Bob Newhart Show, he learned how to direct and eventually directed several episodes himself. After the series ended, he continued directing on other television shows, proving Jerry wasn’t just talented in Bob Hartley’s waiting room.