
It Takes a Worried Man
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Episodes
S1 E1 - Endangered Species
October 26, 198126minInsurance salesman Philip Roath, at 35, is preoccupied with his wife having left him, his hair and teeth diminishing rapidly, and his insecurity and laziness. His worries are increased when he starts talking to himself in the mirror, and his colleagues at work underline his shortcomings. He resorts to visiting an analyst but finds that gentleman is in a far worse state than he is.This title is unavailable due to expired rightsS1 E2 - As You Like It
November 2, 198125minRoath has a blind date; perhaps she will help restore his waning confidence. On the other hand, will she spot all his flaws of middle age? The right music and the lights down low might hide some of the defects, and hopefully she’s a a sympathetic listener-because she’ll need to be on an outing with him.This title is unavailable due to expired rightsS1 E3 - New Leaf
November 9, 198125minFor once in his indecisive life, Roath pulls himself together, changes his attitude, starts getting fit, even plans to do some work-in fact, he almost manages to turn over a new leaf. But such decision making doesn't allow for the vagaries of fate, and Roath is consequently caught with his jogging trousers down in more ways than one.This title is unavailable due to expired rightsS1 E4 - Mixed Feelings
November 16, 198125minRoath doesn't need the bathroom mirror to tell him more bits are dropping off-Lillian does that for him. She does a pretty good job on his character shortcomings as well. Meanwhile back at the office, Ruth and Napley carry on the good work. Nothing to do but turn to his analyst for help; unfortunately he's got his own problems: Gerald, for one.This title is unavailable due to expired rightsS1 E5 - Frankly Speaking
November 23, 198125minRoath's many worries are affecting his night's sleep; in fact, he's so tired, he's even more ineffectual at work than usual. What a pity he's in this state on the day the head office boys stop by. And everyone seems very keen to speak their minds; unfortunately, Roath's is the recipient ear.This title is unavailable due to expired rightsS1 E6 - Soul Mates
November 30, 198125minRoath thinks he's got problems? When ex-wife Ellen, the boss, and his analyst all take him into their confidence, he finds he's got their hang-ups to worry about, too. He thought he'd shed the responsibility of Ellen; that he only had to contend with his boss on a work level; and that Simon, his analyst, was supposed to help, not ask for it!This title is unavailable due to expired rights