A gift of fun from Albert's dancer mother, Bogus is also a sign of some benign power in life-a guardian angel, if you will. But chiefly, he's the playmate many of us create as kids when we need someone. Rhea Perlman has a raspy charm that served her well on Cheers . If Pearl digs him back occasionally, it's never enough. Typical 1990's putdown comedy with no place to go.
Fantasy is the point.
At his best, Bill is us. Cos rides again. He does odd jobs doing good while trying to find out about his past. The series has slick production values, moves fast, but is obtuse and pointless. Weiss has a light-up smile, but only one other expression.