Scrubs Alum Becomes Newest Guest Star in St. Denis Medical
This isn't the first time St. Denis Medical's Bob Clendenin has played a character in a fictional hospital.
NBC’s St. Denis Medical is gaining a massive fanbase, thanks to its talented cast and hilarious antics in each and every episode. Another entertaining element of the series is all of the guest stars that viewers have spotted thus far.
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Speaking of which, in Episode 12, there is a new patient entering the hospital that fans may be quick to remember from other shows. Read on to learn more about St. Denis Medical guest star Bob Clendenin.
What TV Shows has St. Denis Medical’s Bob Clendenin been in?
Bob Clendenin has been acting since the 90s, with one of his most notable roles being his reoccurring character in Scrubs.
He played Dr. Paul Zeltzer, an oncologist who made appearances throughout Seasons 1 through 8 of the hospital comedy. The bizarre doctor was known for consistently blurting out inappropriate sexual comments with his coworkers.
Clendenin also portrayed Earl Arthur, a lazy employee who worked for Red Forman (Kurtwood Smith) at Price Mart, in That ‘70s Show. Eventually, after always showing up late and giving the same excuses, Red was forced to fire him, which turned into a hectic lawsuit.
The actor later rejoined his former cast members in the show’s Netflix spinoff series That ‘90s Show and reprised his character.
His additional acting credits include reoccurring roles in Cougar Town, Grimm, and Ally McBeal.
Bob Clendenin’s character in St. Denis Medical brings a unique condition
In St. Denis Medical, Clendin’s character is no longer the one wearing the scrubs. Instead, he’s a patient.
SPOILER ALERT for Season 1, Episode 12 of St. Denis Medical
Playing the role of Jonathan Carter, he is seen by Dr. Bruce (Josh Lawson) and after the results of a test come back, the conceited doctor diagnoses him with the Bubonic plague, also known as black death.
Mr. Carter brought Jasper, his emotional support cat with him, and after revealing a scratch his pet gave him, Bruce figures that his plague could have been transmitted from his cat.
Before he can get a swab from the cat to determine his theory, though, it gets loose and runs free in the hospital. In an effort to keep the possible super spreader’s condition under wraps, executive director Joyce (Wendi McLendon-Covey) enlists nurse Matt (Mekki Leeper) to help them catch the cat.
And, after a series of unsuccessful attempts, including leaving cat food in a hallway to draw him out and checking security cameras, the cat is finally spotted. Joyce accidentally reveals to everyone that it was the plague, causing everybody to be terrified.
While the cat is wreaking havoc it almost touches nurse Serena (Kahyun Kim) which causes Matt to risk himself and go after the cat, ultimately catching him and saving the day.
Will any other animals find their way to the hospital?
Catch new episodes of St. Denis Medical when they premiere on Tuesday on NBC at 8/7c. Episodes are available to stream on Peacock the next day.
