Actor Bill Glass, an Arlington Heights native, plays Dr. Rick, a therapist who helps young homeowners avoid becoming their parents, in a series of TV commercials for Progressive insurance.
Arlington Heights native Bill Glass appreciates the irony surrounding the popularity of the Progressive Insurance commercials where he plays Dr. Rick, a self-help guru who assists homeowners in avoiding the habits of their parents.
In the commercials, Dr. Rick teaches hapless grown-ups how to open a PDF, how to pronounce “quinoa” and how to avoid making noises when sitting down, among other suggestions.
“I’m not gonna lie. Recently, I have made noises sitting down and I never thought I would,” said Glass.
Glass, who attended Hersey High School and performed at Second City and ImprovOlympic, also is on “Rutherford Falls,” a show on the Peacock streaming service starring Ed Helms (“The Hangover,” “The Office”).
Read the full profile on Dr. Rick — er, Bill Glass — at chicago.suntimes.com.
