NBC has ordered a pilot for a new comedy series based on the classic 1991 comedy film “What About Bob?” that will feature a female lead, TheWrap has learned.
In the series, “What About Barb?, a psychotherapist tries to cut ties with her most overbearing patient but is unsuccessful and gains an annoying family member in the process. The single camera comedy will be executive produced and written by Joe Port and Joe Wiseman. ABC Studios is producing.
In the original film, Oscar winner Richard Dreyfuss played the role of Dr. Leo Marvin while Bill Murray played the patient, Bob Wiley.