Bob Hearts Abishola

About Bob Hearts Abishola

"Bob Hearts Abishola" is a popular American sitcom that premiered on CBS in 2019. The show revolves around Bob, a middle-aged sock businessman from Detroit, who falls in love with his nurse, Abishola, a Nigerian immigrant, while recovering from a heart attack. Despite the cultural difference and complications, Bob pursues Abishola, believing she's his one true love.

Making / Production

The series is created by sitcom royalty Chuck Lorre, Eddie Gorodetsky, Alan J. Higgins and Beth McCarthy-Miller. Set and filmed in Detroit, Bob Hearts Abishola does an excellent job of bridging cultural differences and exploring the concept of love against all odds.

Actors

• Billy Gardell as Bob: Billy plays the role of a recovering heart patient who is petty, hard-headed, yet charming and lovable in his pursuit of Abishola.
• Folake Olowofoyeku as Abishola: Folake brings the character of Abishola to life, portraying a hardworking nurse—the object of Bob’s affection—with authenticity.
• Christine Ebersole as Dottie: Christine brilliantly plays the role of Bob's mother, presenting her quirks and motherly love in a genuine way.
• Matt Jones as Douglas: Matt plays Bob’s well-meaning but clueless brother, providing comic relief throughout the series.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show’s title, Bob Hearts Abishola, uses a text message heart symbol.
• Abishola is the first Nigerian nurse character to be featured in a mainstream American sitcom.
• Many scenes feature authentic Nigerian music and cultural references, making it a gateway for Nigerian culture to the broader audience.

Quotes

• "I'm an excellent driver, I've never heard anyone scream" – Bob.
• "That's what love is - it's persevering when it's uncomfortable" – Abishola.
• "You can't choose who you love. It just wells up from within” – Dottie.

Music, Soundtrack

• The theme song, "So Long," was written by songwriter Marc Broussard and performed by Folake Olowofoyeku.
• The show features many Nigerian songs and traditional Yoruba music, enriching the show's cultural storylines.