However, it was goofball Dorfman who quickly became the show's breakout character, with his gross-out humor causing friction with the girls, and Ricky's numerous attempts to help him become an upstanding young man (i.e., teaching him work ethic by giving him a job as an orderly at her hospital, saving him from being held back in school by becoming his tutor, etc.).
Dorfman's comedic nature led to conflict with the girls, while Ricky attempted to improve him through work ethic-focused tasks like giving him a job or tutoring.