Practice, The: Complete Series (DVD)

Danny Thomas stars as a widowed doctor dealing with multiple generations of his own family in this seldom- seen seventies sitcom. Irascible and headstrong by nature, but gentle at heart, veteran medical practitioner Dr. Jules Bedford (Thomas) saves his best put-downs for his physician son, David (David Spielberg). David, the elder Bedford asserts, is more involved in the practice of business than in the practice of medicine. While Jules' sensible daughter-in-law, Jenny (Shelley Fabares), tries to keep the family peace, receptionist Helen (Didi Conn) and nurse Molly (Dena Dietrich) keep the practice running with the help of Lenny (Mike Evans), a young, wisecracking medical intern. Notable guest stars found receiving treatment at The Practice include Edie Adams, Victor Buono, Vic Tayback, Lucille Ball, and Danny's own daughter Marlo Thomas. From creator Steve Gordon (Arthur, 1981).