

Substitute Teacher
A high school student falls in love with the provocative substitute, but she prefers the gym teacher.
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Plot Summary
This short-lived sketch comedy series featured Bob Einstein as a clumsy and inept substitute teacher who frequently finds himself in absurd situations. Each episode typically involved the teacher attempting to manage a classroom of unruly students or dealing with peculiar challenges presented by the school administration. The humor derived from his well-intentioned but disastrous attempts to maintain order and impart knowledge.
Critical Reception
Substitute Teacher aired as a segment within the variety show 'Van Dyke and Company' and was not widely reviewed as a standalone series. It is primarily remembered as an early showcase for Bob Einstein's comedic talents before his more famous roles.
What Reviewers Say
- The show was a vehicle for Bob Einstein's offbeat humor.
- Episodes were generally short and relied on slapstick and situational comedy.
- Its brevity and inclusion within a larger variety show limited its overall impact and critical analysis.
Google audience: Information regarding specific audience reception for 'Substitute Teacher' is not readily available due to its limited broadcast as a segment within a variety show.
Fun Fact
Bob Einstein, who portrayed the substitute teacher, would later gain significant fame as the character 'Super Dave Osborne' and as Larry in 'Arrested Development'.
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