Gruff doc in the Bronx delivers biting humor while reluctantly helping patients. His sarcasm masks a heart of gold, backed by a quirky cast—mismatched friendships, diner debates, classic life lessons. Becker’s cynicism turns surprisingly warm and insightful.
Becker Trivia
In what field did Boris Becker achieve international fame? (Genius)
#1: Tennis
#2: Soccer
#3: Basketball
#4: Formula 1
Which tennis player famously defeated Boris Becker in the 1988 Wimbledon final? (Medium)
#1: Stefan Edberg
#2: John McEnroe
#3: Andre Agassi
#4: Pete Sampras
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Becker Fun Facts
Becker won the Humanitas Prize for television writing.
The set of Becker was reused from the previous series NewsRadio.
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