Jerry Robinson

Jerry Robinson is one of the main characters of the hit TV series The Bob Newhart Show from the 1970s.

Biography
He was born in The United Kingdom as Miles Robertson, but was almost killed in a bombing. Earlier in his life, he stayed at a foster home. After that, he stayed in an orphanage, and his name was changed. He has an adopted brother that does not look too much different from him, also an orthodontist. He eventually meets his biological mother.

Relationships

 * Bob Hartley - friend and co-worker
 * Emily Hartley - friend
 * Howard Borden - friend
 * Carol Kester - friend and secretary and rival
 * Greg Robinson - brother
 * Mrs. Robertson - mother

Personality and traits
Jerry is aggressive, and quite foolish when dating. One of his acts of desperation is selling every thing he owns to travel with a woman. He has fought his brother many times. Also, he is the most demanding of Carol's bosses. Jerry seems to have very little respect for Dr. Hartley's job, often interrupting his sessions. Jerry is devoted to his career. He says his dental prosthetics are sculptures, keeps them after his patients teeth are healed, and recycles them as gifts for other people. One of his skills is being able to understand anybody when his patients mouths are propped open. However, he will easily give it all up upon striking it rich.

Behind the scenes
Jerry’s backstory is slightly inconsistent over the course of the series. In Season 1, Jerry is described as having been adopted by a couple named Robinson and in one Season 2 episode he had a brother, Greg Robinson, also adopted, played by Raul Julia. In Season 5, Bob described Jerry as "too old to be adopted". There is no way to know what really happened to Jerry, as he often tells unbelievable stories about his past.

Appearances
Season 1 Season 2
 * Fly the Unfriendly Skies
 * Tracy Grammar School, I'll Lick You Yet

Season 3

Season 4

Season 5

Season 6

Jerry also appeared in the Bob episode "Better to Have Loved and Flossed".