Michael Zegen as Joel Maisel,[10] Midge's estranged husband, who leaves Midge for his secretary. He is also an aspiring stand-up comic, but only relies on the routines of Bob Newhart. Alex Borstein as Susie Myerson, employee of The Gaslight Cafe,[11] and later Midge's manager Tony Shalhoub as Abraham "Abe" Weissman,[12] Midge’s father Marin Hinkle as Rose Weissman,[13] Midge’s mother