Bob Balaban

This article is about the character. For the guest star, see Bob Balaban.

Bob Balaban

Character Information Gender: Male ♂ Status: Alive Hair: Gray Occupation: Actor Author Director Relatives: Ex-wife: Sara Sloane First appearance: "A Star Is Born Again"

Bob Balaban is an actor, author, and director.

History

After Ned and Sara Sloane had sex, Sara said that made her forget all about Bob Balaban. Ned then said that Maude used to say that. After Ned and Sara broke up, Ned watched Publicity Tonight which did a segment on Sara Sloane. Balaban married Sloane and divorced only three hours later. Ned said that he thought he and Sara could have lasted twice as long as that.

Trivia

• He ranks at #18 on Ned Flanders "Bottom 40" list.

Appearances

• Episode – "A Star Is Born Again"
• Book – Flanders' Book of Faith (mentioned)

References

Actors and actresses

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