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Adrian Monk Overall, it's a very good episode, a fun one for the most part. director of photography Film Editing by Mark Scheib Casting By Production Design by Chuck Parker Art Direction by Monk's numerous compulsive habits and phobias compound his situation, such as his fear of germs. She knocks Monk out with the chemical, and kidnaps him to Bloom's office. He happens to read some of the pages from the file on the armored car heist when they drop it. with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. Directed By: Randy Zisk Written By: Tom Scharpling, David Breckman, Daniel Dratch, Joe Toplyn Where to watch Buy Subscription Subscription Buy Cast & Crew Tony Shalhoub Adrian Monk Ted Levine. | : I gather it wasn't a good experience. The percentage of approved Tomatometer critics who have given this title a positive review. 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He also mentions that he was under anesthesia for two hours, not 30 minutes as Dr. Bloom said it would take, enough time for Dr. Bloom to have gotten rid of the body. Randy interrupts and informs him about the murder he witnessed. But the captain doesn't believe him. Three days later, the armored car is found abandoned in an empty warehouse, both guards shot dead. These include the sets for Monk's apartment, the police station and Stottlemeyer's office, Dr. Kroger's office, and Natalie's house. Disher goes to the office of Dr. Oliver Bloom, and soon finds himself under sedation while Dr. Bloom extracts a tooth. A review of season two in the New York Daily News included a wish that producers would revert to the original theme. Jon Favreau and Brooke Langton do good work under Mr. Levy's guidance. Bloom sends his assistant to Monk's house, where she knocks him out with chloroform. Company Credits Season five premiered Friday, July 7, 2006, at 9:00pm Eastern time. The change allowed the show to work as a lead-in to a new USA Network series, Psych, another offbeat detective program. The June 16, 2008, reairing of the pilot episode featured a new credit sequence with the Newman theme. Hello again, Mr. Monk. [38], On May 11, 2020, Peacock, for their At-Home Variety Show released a 7-minute scripted short of Monk, titled Mr. Monk Shelters in Place, following Monk during the COVID-19 pandemic, showing how he fares during this time. Dr. Oliver Bloom When the dead hijacker was found, he had bruises on his body that were ten inches apart. director of photography (as Hugo P. Cortina) Film Editing by Ron Rosen Casting By Sandi Logan . Monk is an American mystery comedy-drama television series created by Andy Breckman and starring Tony Shalhoub as Adrian Monk.It originally ran from 2002 to 2009 and is primarily a police procedural series, but also exhibits comic and dramatic tones in its exploration of the main characters' personal lives. [walks into his room preparing to torture Monk] Dr. Bloom intends to torture Monk until he reveals the police's knowledge about the missing bonds. A bald-headed man storms in, and angrily demands to know what Dr. Bloom and Terri have done to Barry Bonds, pointing out that he's worth $13 million. The problem is, the case is connected to a recent armored car robbery. At Dr. Bloom's office, Dr. Bloom and Terri wonder how close the police are to catching them, and decide to torture Monk for information. This really brought back chilling memories, with Monk revealing every fear on going to the dentist. Dr. Oliver Bloom Gregg Daniel. : Lieutenant Disher quits the force when no-one believes he witnessed a murder while under anesthesia at the dentist. [32], NYC actor Colter Rule was hired by USA Network to do all radio and TV promotions for the series from its inception, lending an ironic, understated tone that contributed to the show's early popularity. Starring: Tony Shalhoub, Traylor Howard, Jason Gray-Stanford, Ted Levine Summary: Randy Disher goes to the dentist and witnesses a crime while under anesthesia. Annoyed, Stottlemeyer orders Randy to get an appointment and Randy reluctantly agrees, and Stottlemeyer stalks off to talk to Adrian Monk. The show's soundtrack features its original music score, composed by Jeff Beal. [gasps a little bit trying to get the words out] The dead man is identified as Denny Jardeen, an ex-cop from the Mission District, charged multiple times with excessive force and conduct unbecoming, who took an early retirement a few years ago. . (He has a breakthrough from claustrophobia later in the series.) The Region 2 and Region 4 DVDs of seasons one-three are in the 4:3 aspect ratio. I'm not afraid. Some bank certificates. Nobody does. According to an interview with executive producer David Hoberman,[23] ABC first conceived the series as a police show with an Inspector Clouseau-like character with OCD. But once again, nobody believes him. The music is also heard in the season-seven episode "Mr. Monk and the Bully". Don't look at that! Details: Randy Disher goes to the dentist and witnesses a crime while under anesthesia. Although ABC initially refused Monk, they did air repeats of the show on ABC between JuneNovember 2002, and then again between MarchMay 2004. For the most part, the novels remain faithful to the television series, with slight discontinuity. While they're talking, Stottlemeyer hands Natalie a file, which he claims is nothing, but Natalie points out that he's doing a background check on Dr. Bloom, making clear that deep down he believes there's a possibility Randy was right. Additional Cast. This brings the investigators on the scene after the robbery occurred. Technical Specs, [walks into his room preparing to torture Monk], [gasps a little bit trying to get the words out]. USA Network premiered a 10-episode online series entitled "Little Monk" on August 21, 2009. A Turkish adaptation titled Galip Dervi began airing on Kanal D in March 2013, the same name used when they first aired the original Monk in the 2000s. Monk Episode 4.15 Mr. Monk Goes to the Dentist, Tom Scharpling, Joe Toplyn, Daniel Dratch, David Breckman. All rights reserved. Breckman also stated that he hoped a sequel would be produced, as well. Privacy Policy There is no Audience Score because there are not enough user ratings at this time. Mr. Monk Goes to the Dentist (2006) Back to episode Mr. Monk and the Astronaut (4x14) Mr. Monk Gets Jury Duty (4x16) Season Regulars 4 Tony Shalhoub Adrian Monk Ted Levine Leland Stottlemeyer Jason Gray-Stanford Randall Disher Traylor Howard Natalie Teeger Guest Stars 3 Brooke Langton Jon Favreau Michael Dempsey Crew 5 Directing Jefery Levy Dr. Oliver Bloom They would like to sell these bonds to a buyer in Chicago known only as Mr. Cronan whom they are afraid of approaching because they don't know if the police have him under surveillance. Tony Shalhoub reprises the titular role, as well as original main cast members: Jason Gray-Stanford, Ted Levine, and Traylor Howard in their respective characters.[39]. Capt. Is it true that you've only been to a dentist once before? They look around, and find no evidence of a murder, not even traces of blood or anything to suggest a fight. Monk investigates when Lt. Disher thinks he sees his dentist commit a murder. Randy realizes that Jardeen was actually under the impression that Dr. Bloom had stolen the bearer bonds acquired in the robbery. [24] Monk was the first ABC Studios-produced show aired on USA Network instead of ABC. [30] Other filming was done in Chinatown, which is shown in the opening of "Mr. Monk Gets Jury Duty", as Stottlemeyer and Disher chase wanted fugitive Miguel Escobar (Carlos Gomez) up Jackson Street. Release Dates The light turns green, and the semi truck and garbage track drive off, carrying the armored car with them. Here's what happened: One of the armored car hijackers injured a tooth during the heist, and went to Dr. Bloom to get it fixed. Nobody does. Monk discovers Natalie when she is involved in a homicide case, in "Mr. Monk and the Red Herring". During one glimpse, the door to the room flies open, startling Dr. Bloom and Terri. Monk investigates when Lt. Disher thinks he sees his dentist commit a murder. Randy refuses to rejoin the force, and Stottlemeyer leaves. By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Men emerge out from the sides of the semi, open the back doors, then train rifles and shotguns at the guards. Look, look, look down! 9/10 Drill time safenoe 2 September 2020 [37] The idea was rejected for budgetary reasons. As the armored car investigation continues, Lt. Disher tells Capt. The original tag was "Monk! Jason Gray-Stanford Lt. Randall Disher. Since 2006, during the airing of season four, Lee Goldberg, a writer for the series, has produced a series of novels based on the original television series. The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth: Season 8, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: Season 1, Link to Marvel Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Link to The Most Anticipated TV & Streaming Shows of March 2023. Complaints from some buyers were that there are no subtitles or episode list and episodes appearing out of order. Adrian Monk, a San Francisco Police Department detective, has a nervous breakdown after his wife, Trudy, is killed by a car bomb, possibly because of her work as a journalist. During the hijacking,the two guardsput up a fight with their attackers. For the episode, Snoop Dogg performed a hip-hop cover of "It's a Jungle Out There" that substitutes for Randy Newman's version in the opening credits, and at the end before transitioning into the regular credit music. Mr. Monk Goes to the Dentist (4x15) Mr. Monk and the Actor (5x1) Season Regulars 4 Tony Shalhoub Adrian Monk Ted Levine Leland Stottlemeyer Jason Gray-Stanford Randall Disher Traylor Howard Natalie Teeger Guest Stars 12 Wings Hauser Emmanuelle Vaugier Benito Martinez Van Epperson Aaron Lustig Carlos Gmez Hira Ambrosino Clyde Kusatsu David Ackert Mr. Monk Goes to the Carnival View in iTunes Available on Prime Video, iTunes S1 E5: Hotheaded police detective Adam Kirk agrees to meet a mysterious informant named John Gitomer on a moving Ferris wheel high above a local carnival. Michael Dempsey. When they arrive at the scene, Lt. Disher immediately recognizes the dead man as the intruder who was killed by Dr. Bloom. Natalie is a widow and mother of 11-year-old daughter Julie. 2023 METACRITIC, A FANDOM COMPANY. It is revealed that $10 million in bearer bonds were stolen from the armored car. The problem is, the case is connected to a recent armored car robbery. Official Sites Dr. Oliver Bloom At their hangout, Randy's group is having a hard time figuring out what the name of their band should be. [15:10] During the first season of Monk, the series used a jazzy instrumental introduction to the show by songwriter Jeff Beal, performed by guitarist Grant Geissman. Tony Shalhoub has a chance to shine with his witty take on Monk. It promises to be a horrible experience for Monk, but fortunately, Lt. Disher has also solved the case, and he and Capt. Capt. : Episode Details & Credits USA | Air Date: March 3, 2006 Starring: Tony Shalhoub, Traylor Howard, Jason Gray-Stanford, Ted Levine Summary: Monk must solve an impossible murder when the author of an upcoming tell-all autobiography about a famous astronaut is found dead. Mr. Monk Goes to the Dentist (2006) Jon Favreau: Dr. Oliver Bloom Showing all 10 items Jump to: Photos (9) Quotes (1) Photos Quotes Dr. Oliver Bloom : [walks into his room preparing to torture Monk] Hello again, Mr. Monk. Mr. Monk and the Captain's Marriage. Adrian Monk They figured that Jardeen would never remember disclosing the location to them. After they watch a music video on "I Don't Need a Badge," Randy admits that the band also broke up because they couldn't agree on anything. These same personal struggles, particularly the OCD, are what aid him in solving cases: his sharp memory, specific mindset, and attention to detail. Copyright 2023 It turns out, of course, there is a connection. The show came in third behind Big Brother 9 on CBS and Oprah's Big Give on ABC.[27]. Traylor Howard Natalie Teeger. : : Stottlemeyer notes that Dr. Bloom is 100% clean, with no previous arrests of any kind, and mentions that they have found that Jardeen had a cousin who has served time in prison and now works with a trucking company. | [gasps a little bit trying to get the words out] Dr. Oliver Bloom : [walks into his room preparing to torture Monk] Hello again, Mr. Monk. Mr. Monk Goes to the Asylum Release Date August 9, 2002 Running Time 43 minutes Credits Written by Tom Scharpling and David Breckman Directed by Nick Marck Episode Guide Previous Episode Next Episode Mr. Monk Goes to the Carnival Mr. Monk and the Billionaire Mugger Dr. Oliver Bloom | A struggle ensued, just like Lt. Disher described, but they weren't talking about Barry Bonds, they were talking about the stolen bearer bonds. Monk notices a large model of a tooth, with roots that are about ten inches apart, on a nearby counter. Monk is now flossing and gargling to the point of annoying Stottlemeyer, who tells him to cut it out. Later, Stottlemeyer later talks to Randy, who has brought his old high school rock band, the Randy Disher Project, back together and is rehearsing with them. Stottlemeyer is often irritated by Monk's behavior, but respects his friend and former colleague's amazing insight and observational abilities, as does Disher. Asked how the drivers were forced out of the cab, Monk extracts a small piece of plastic tubing caught in the rear fender, and realizes that it fits a small hole drilled into the Plexiglas in the rear window, indicating that the guards were gassed out. On January 12, 2006, USA Network announced that Monk had been picked up through at least season six as one of the "highest-rated series in cable history. However, Stottlemeyer, upon noticing that Randy is starting to cry, realizes that he is trying to skip the dentist to prevent using up his sick days so he may use them for his own benefits. Stottlemeyer and Lt. Disher in the investigation. Famed Hollywood actor, director, and producer James Brolin made his appearance in the episode, "Mr.Monk Goes to Vegas." He played the one-time role as Daniel Thorn, a rich and famous socialite accused of murder. Mr. Monk Goes to the Dentist is the 15th episode of the fourth season of the television series Monk. : Sometimes the conventions of these segments are defied for humorous effect, e.g. All Rights Reserved. But the Captain doesn't believe him. Redemption in Cherry Springs Deadly Expos Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath Crime Story When the hijacker realized the certificates were gone, he figured out what happened, and confronted Dr. Bloom while he was working on Lt. Disher. While Monk picks up clues, L. , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. Mr monk goes to the dentist cast "Monk" Mr. Monk Goes to the Dentist (TV Episode ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Monk episodes are also available on iTunes. Natalie is able to understand and bond with Monk better than most people, largely due to sharing his grief over the loss of a spouse. He's found a dead body that appears to be one of the hijackers from the armored car robbery. Mr. Monk Goes to the Dentist S4 E1542m Mr. Monk Gets Jury Duty S4 E1643m You May Also Like Murder, She Wrote Columbo Psych Law & Order: Organized Crime Matchmaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement Magnum P.I. Oh, I know that! Then they disposed of the body. A "behind-the-scenes" audio podcast entitled "Lunch at Monk" is available for download through the USA website. Breckman stated that the film should begin production by JuneAugust 2012 in California for a release date in December 2012. Internet Service Terms Tap "Sign me up" below to receive our weekly newsletter Synopsis. One's own fears when visiting the dentist gets center stage in this episode of "Monk", one of the most original things on television. I gather it wasn't a good experience. One has to do with the robbing of an armored car. After Goldberg left the series, Hy Conrad wrote four more books, ending with Mr. Monk and the New Lieutenant. The series was given many awards and nominations, including winning eight Emmy Awards, one Golden Globe Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Directed By: Andre Belgrader Written By: Peter Wolk Where to watch Buy Subscription Subscription Buy Cast & Crew Tony Shalhoub Adrian Monk Ted Levine Capt. : The series was critically acclaimed, winning eight Emmy Awards, one Golden Globe Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Natalie notices Randy standing by the armored car and initially thinks that he's thinking about the fact that one of the dead drivers was engaged, but he admits to having a toothache. [40] In the podcast, cast and crew members of the show are interviewed over lunch and dinner. Leland Stottlemeyer Traylor Howard. He also admits that he keeps his office open on certain days of the week in the event of emergencies, and informs Randy that his number 3 molar has become infected. [Monk tries to nod] Some bank certificates. This episode really irritated me because the dentist scene was all wrong with Randy. The guard riding shotgun is engaged and he is talking about meeting a wedding planner the next day as they pull to a stop at a red light behind a semi truck. Dr. Oliver Bloom : Randy comes in, refreshed and better, and Stottlemeyer starts giving him tasks on the robbery. When the wife of Las Vegas casino owner millionaire Daniel Thorn (James Brolin) is strangled to death in an elevator by her own scarf, Captain Stottlemeyer, who is in hangover mode, suspects foul play and brings Monk out to investigate. The armed men lock the back doors behind them. Official Sites Hoberman said ABC wanted Michael Richards, who had starred as a private investigator in The Michael Richards Show two years earlier, for the show,[23] but Richards turned it down. Number 3 is on the RIGHT side of the mouth and the dentist and his assistant pulled a tooth on the left side. USA is now owned by NBC (NBC Universal). That's a drill. Since Babe does not know what Szell is talking about, Szell tortures Babe by drilling holes into the nerve endings of his teeth. The police begin to scour the country to see if there are any fences that could handle such a large haul. Natalie Teeger When individual episodes have scores, they will influence the final season score. Are you gonna be crying a lot? He calls Natalie and Stottlemeyer and asks them to meet him at Dr. Bloom's office. 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Filming & Production Dr. Oliver Bloom Is it true that you've only been to a dentist once before? The original theme is heard in the season-three episode "Mr. Monk and the Game Show". In the season-six episode "Mr. Monk and the Rapper", Snoop Dogg guest-starred as Murderuss, a rapper who is being wrongly accused of car-bombing a rival rapper. They turn the body over, and Randy recognizes the victim as the man that Dr. Bloom killed. One of them decides to open a newspaper and name their band based on the first word his finger lands on, and the word happens to be "Baghdad" since he opens a newspaper to a page with an article about the War in Iraq. Mr. Monk Goes to the Dentist Release Date 10 March 2006 Running Time 43 minutes Credits Written by Daniel Dratch & Joe Toplyn (story) David Breckman & Top Scharpling (teleplay) Directed by Jefery Levy Episode Guide Previous Episode Next Episode Mr. Monk and the Astronaut Mr. Monk Gets Jury Duty His band once again dissolved, Randy rejoins the force, and Monk concludes that his "super-mega-phobia of dentists" is one that is very well-founded. The band plays their new song "I Don't Need a Badge", which lashes out at Stottlemeyer's dismissive attitude towards him. [pause] In "Mr. Monk and the Astronaut", some on-location filming was done at Edwards Air Force Base. A few nights later, Jardeen broke into the office while Dr. Bloom and Terri were working on Randy and confronted them about the bonds. Randy takes a look at the newspaper, in which there is an article about the armored car heist, which mentions that $13 million in bearer bonds were stolen. Convinced he saw his dentist kill somebody, Lt. Disher asks Monk to investigate. In 2017, all eight seasons were re-issued and distributed by Shock Entertainment (previous releases were Universal). While Monk picks up clues, Lt. Disher complains of a horrible toothache. Stottlemeyer and Patterson interrogate Denny Jardeen's cousin Neal Graham, whose fingerprints have been found all over the warehouse and armored car. Neal claims he didn't kill the guards, saying that Jardeen went ballistic and shot them when they fought back, and he has stored the money in a tool shed at his house. He must have been beaten with the tooth model! While he was anesthetized, Jardeen divulged details on the armored car heist and even where he was hiding the bonds - Monk remembers Dr. Bloom mentioning that a lot of his patients sleep-talk during their operations. Psst Mr. Monk. Over the years, the show was syndicated on MyNetworkTV from 2010 to 2014. It is heard in several other episodes as the show enters the credits and then leads into the new theme's instrumental version. These insights work both consciously and unconsciously, so often Monk observes something "wrong" but is unable to pinpoint what it is until someone says or does something that triggers his understanding. It originally ran from 2002 to 2009 and is primarily a police procedural series, but also exhibits comic and dramatic tones in its exploration of the main characters' personal lives. During the fight, Jardeen pinned Dr. Bloom down to the floor, and Terri brought down the tooth on top of him, fatally bruising him around the chest. When season two began, the series received a new theme song, titled "It's a Jungle Out There", by Randy Newman. For a few episodes where Trudy is featured, a somber but pleasant ending theme was used. Dr. Oliver Bloom All rights reserved. [29] In season two, episode eight, a building for the Toronto Star can also be seen in a cut scene. Stottlemeyer's deduction of the reason behind Randy Disher's reluctance to go to the dentist for an obvious toothache is proven to be sound in ", Photographic analysis shows that the warehouse where the armored car turns up is the same building that represents Lester Highsmith's workplace in ". Natalie Teeger America's Favorite Defective Detective!" Ted Levine Capt. As they set Randy down in the chair, Dr. Bloom correctly guesses Randy's rank, and confides that he is on most cops' dental plans. In the middle of season three, Sharona decides to remarry her ex-husband and moves back to New Jersey, prompting Monk to hire Natalie Teeger as his new assistant.