What About Bob? Page #2

Synopsis: Doctor Leo Marvin, an egotistical psychotherapist in New York City, is looking forward to his forthcoming appearance on a "Good Morning America" telecast, during which he plans to brag about "Baby Steps," his new book about emotional disorder theories in which he details his philosophy of treating patients and their phobias. Meanwhile, Bob Wiley is a recluse who is so afraid to leave his own apartment that he has to talk himself out the door. When Bob is pawned off on Leo by a psychotherapist colleague, Bob becomes attached to Leo. Leo finds Bob extremely annoying. When Leo accompanies his wife Fay, his daughter Anna, and his son Siggy to a peaceful New Hampshire lakeside cottage for a month-long vacation, Leo thinks he's been freed from Bob. Leo expects to mesmerize his family with his prowess as a brilliant husband and remarkable father who knows all there is to know about instructing his wife and raising his kids. But Bob isn't going to let Leo enjoy a quiet summer by the lake. By c
Genre: Comedy
Director(s): Frank Oz
Production: Touchstone Home Entertainment
  2 wins & 1 nomination.
 
IMDB:
7.0
Metacritic:
60
Rotten Tomatoes:
83%
PG
Year:
1991
99 min
2,647 Views


Bob, I can't give out that number.

I know that Betty,

but you could call

him on the other line,

and tell him that I'm on hold on

the other line, could you please?

Thanks Betty please...

Phone Daddy...

Thank you Anna.

Thank you, sweet heart.

Yes.

Dr Marvin, this is

Betty at your exchange,

I'm sorry to disturb you but,

I have a Bob Wiley on the line

who says you'll want to talk to him

Betty you know better than that...

Dr Harmon is covering for me

I told him that Doctor,

but he said he lost your number

and then it was urgent.

All right, put him through.

Go ahead Bob.

This is Dr Marvin,

what's the problem Bob?

Dr Marvin, how's the weather up there?

What?

How's your brood?

You all getting a chance to relax?

Bob...

I thought I made it clear to you,

that I'm on vacation,

Well, I know...

but I'm just worse than

usual this time, really bad.

Bob, if this is really an emergency,

go to the emergency room.

And if it isn't, call Dr Harmon,

I'm sure he can help you.

Well, I'd just feel

so much so much better

if I knew where you were.

It's my Martha's Vineyard, right?

Bob.

Well, can't we just talk?

Yes, we can,

in my office after Labor Day.

After you're back from Fire Island, huh?

Good bye Bob.

You want to keep Maine all to yourself?

Good Bye, Bob!

Is this a fake hang up?

It's a fake hang up.

I'll get the phone, I'll get the phone.

Hello

Doctor, it's Betty again,

I have an urgent call from your sister

My sister?

Put her through

Go ahead.

It's not you, it's me.

Lily? What's wrong?

Dr Marvin, please don't

be angry, this is Bob.

I know that I shouldn't be calling...

Bob, the doctor patient relationship

is based on trust...

when you call me and

pretend to be my sister,

I can't trust you anymore.

Go to the ER, but please, do

not call me here again.

Oh no no no no...

That was not smart!

That was not smart!

Who is it?

Detective Roberts, from homicide, I

have some questions about a Bob Wiley.

What?

That was the Bob who

kept calling Dr Marvin.

That was that Bob who kept calling.

Unfortunately, Bob committed

suicide about 15 minutes ago.

Oh my God!

That's terrible!

Very sad, should never have happened

he was a very sweet guy,

but he did leave a note, however,

he mentioned the name Betty

She's Betty.

I'm Betty.

Oh.

So you're Betty.

Oh, Bob called here trying

to reach his psychiatrist.

Oh, well where is he?

I'll have to ask him some questions too.

Dr Marvin is on vacation

in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire!

I can get him on the phone for you.

Good.

No, don't!

If I really need to, I can have

somebody from NHPD to drop by.

but,

what if I wanted to write him a letter...

would you have a mailing

address of some kind up there?

Oh, sure!

- That's um... PO Box 14

- Yes.

Lake Winnipeusaukee

Which is spelled?

W.I.N.N.I.P.E.S.A.U.K.E.E.

Thank you very much ladies.

I'm crazy about you.

Especially you Betty.

Hello?

What?

All right.

Thank you for calling Betty.

It was the service.

That patient who called before,

had committed suicide.

Oh Leo, how horrible.

Oh well, let's not let it spoil our vacation.

Baby Steps get on the bus..

Baby Steps get on the bus..

Baby Steps...

This is the last bus

to Winnipesaukee, Bob.

Yes, I know Wing, thank you.

Baby Steps get on the bus..

Baby Steps...

You think you can do it today, Bob?

What a baby schedule to keep...

Baby Steps in the bus...

Baby Steps in the isle...

Baby Steps in the isle...

Baby Steps...

And sit in the seat.

Hello.

I'm Bob,

Would you knock me out please?

Just a hit in the face...

Do we have enough to feed

the entire film crew here?

Honey, we have enough to

feed the entire network.

Oh Great! Another vacation

that is not a vacation...

Why do I have to dress

up for this stupid show?

What do you mean, you've already

tried on everything you own!

I have not!

All right! All right! Gosh!

It's probably going to be a

short interview anyway,

just me and the family

my book.

Easy fellow, we're almost there.

False alarm.

Dr Marvin!

Dr Leo Marvin!

Doctor

Marvin!

Thank You.

- Bye Doctor.

- Thanks Again

Isn't someone calling you?

- Right over there!

- Dr Leo Marvin!

Oh my God!

Doctor

Leo

Leo, do you know that man?

Get in the car!

Come on! Hurry!

Hurry, Hurry!

Doctor Marvin!

Ohhhhh! I really appreciate this!

Everyone in the car! Come on!

Doctor Marvin!

This is a bad time?

The 'fam'.

- Who's that?

- I don't know...

What are you doing here?

I thought you were dead!

Oh no, they told you...

Well, I fibbed a little bit...

but don't be mad...

Bob, your behavior is

completely inappropriate,

You're angry...

No, No, I don't get angry...

Well, you're upset...

I don't get upset!

Well then let's have a little talk...

Bob, I do not see patients

on vacation, ever!

How many ways can I make that clear?

Now, what I would like you to do

is to get on this bus,

and go back to New York.

I can't, I'm totally paralyzed!

I'm all locked up!

You got yourself here!

Barely...

Well, getting back will be therapeutic.

But can't we just have a little talk?

Bob! You are testing my patience!

Come on! I come so far!

I'm Baby Stepping...

I'm doing the work!

I'm baby stepping... I'm not a slacker!

Check it out!

I'm in really bad shape!

Come on please! Please!

Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,

I need, I need, I need!

All right! All right!

All right, it's 2 o'clock

go to the bus station,

buy yourself a ticket home

and then wait for me

in that coffee shop.

You'll meet me?

I'll call you!

In 2 hours.

Oh my God! You're the greatest!

That's all right!

You have to promise me that

you will buy your ticket and go home!

Absolutely!

I'm gonna do it right now.

All right, I'll call you at 4 o'clock.

You couldn't possibly

make it 3:
30, could you?

Bob!

Exactly 4 o'clock! It's better. Okay

Thank you Dr M.!

Baby Step to 4 o'clock...

Baby Step to 4 o'clock...

Baby Step to 4 o'clock...

Baby Step to 4 o'clock...

Baby Step to 4 o'clock...

Oh my Gosh!

I need a bowl!

A what?

he... a bowl... he's been

locked in for about 8 hours!

he's about to scream.

he's furious.

Sorry Gil, a little negligence on my part,

here you go, come on, hang tight fella.

Geronimo!

It was a long ride wasn't it?

I know, you need stretch...

Hey No! No! No!

I'm expecting a phone call!

Thank You.

Thanks a lot! Thanks everybody,

I really appreciate it!

Also,

If I...

loose consciousness or black out or

something explodes,

would you tell Dr Marvin when

he calls that I was here...

Doctor Leo Marvin?

Do you know him?

Yeah!

He bought our dream house!

We worked a lifetime to save for down payment

He swoop down with his bag full of money,

and grabbed it out from under us.

Son of a b*tch!

She never says that.

Stay as far away from him as possible!

Well, that will be easy!

He won't see me, that's why

I'm waiting for the phone call.

He won't see you?

Well,

We'll show you where he lives!

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Tom Schulman

Thomas H. Schulman (born October 20, 1951 in Nashville) is an American screenwriter best known for his semi-autobiographical screenplay for Dead Poets Society. The film won the Best Screenplay Academy Award for 1989, and was nominated for Best Picture and Best Director (Peter Weir). more…

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