S3.E22

Tears of a Clown

Episode aired Mar 13, 1985
TV-PG
1h

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Chandler must try convince a clown with MS to quit the circus; Axelrod meets with a lawyer about Mrs. Hufnagel's estate; Morrison hits a low point in both his professional and personal life;... Read allChandler must try convince a clown with MS to quit the circus; Axelrod meets with a lawyer about Mrs. Hufnagel's estate; Morrison hits a low point in both his professional and personal life; Caldwell's facial surgery patient expresses her feelings for him.Chandler must try convince a clown with MS to quit the circus; Axelrod meets with a lawyer about Mrs. Hufnagel's estate; Morrison hits a low point in both his professional and personal life; Caldwell's facial surgery patient expresses her feelings for him.

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The title comes from the 1967 song "The Tears of a Clown" by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles for the Motown label.

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Edited from The Bob Newhart Show (1972)

Soundtracks
St. Elsewhere
by Dave Grusin
Opening Theme Song and Closing Theme Song

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Morrison's life is crumbling. He is beset by headaches and lack of sleep from trying to do three jobs: studying, working, and raising a child. He misses the start of a significant test, but his pride won't let him seek out a respite. In other plot lines, a couple of successful clowns who are in town with a major circus are entertaining the children when one, a young woman collapses. She has suffered from MS for some time and it is catching up with her. Meanwhile, Craig has to admit to a serious mistake made during surgery. Elliot continues to be connected to Mrs. Huffnagle, even after her death.