Dr. Rick from the Progressive commercials is played by Bill Glass, an Arlington Heights native who performed in Chicago at Second City and ImprovOlympic.

This especially makes sense when one thinks about how Dr. Rick's commercials focus on people trying hard not to become their parents -- a real danger back in the days of pandemic-related living pods.

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.

Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Bill Glass is the actor you know as Dr. Rick from the Progressive ads, teaching adults in their 20s and 30s how not to ...

Bill Glass, the actor who plays Dr. Rick, self-help coach who keeps people from becoming their parents in Progressive insurance commercials, went to KU.

DON AUCOIN Everyone loves Dr. Rick from those Progressive ads. He’s the creation of a Boston ad agency The self-help coach keeps homeowners from turning into their parents — and helps them ...

Actor Bill Glass talks about playing “Parenta-life Coach” Dr. Rick on those humorous Progressive Insurance ads.

For nearly a year now, Progressive’s Dr. Rick TV commercials have delighted audiences of multiple generations. Here’s how improv actors make it happen.

If you aren't already an obsessive, here are a few things you'll learn: • The commercials are performed by a cast of veteran improv actors recruited from the Groundlings and Second City. • Bill Glass, ...

Yes, the Progressive Insurance commercials cited in “Meet Dr. Rick’s parents” (Comfort Zone, Feb. 9) are quite amusing, especially since I can relate to them. I am in my 70s, and I admit ...

This summer, Dr Rick is back in full force, providing a humorous and relatable touch with his unique blend of dry wit and tough love. Progressive has launched two new TV commercials in which Dr ...

Hubby Dre gets irritated at those Progressive Insurance TV commercials in which life coach Dr. Rick is trying to steer students away from becoming like their parents This series shows no sign of ...