Bob Newhart, Comedy Icon, Dies at 94

[ZLoth]

From Variety:

Bob Newhart, Comedy Icon, Dies at 94

Bob Newhart, the genteel but sharply satirical comic whose TV series "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart" were huge hits throughout the 1970s and '80s, died Thursday in Los Angeles. He was 94.

Newhart's publicist Jerry Digney said he died after a series of short illnesses.

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From NBC News:

Bob Newhart, sitcom pioneer and beloved 'Elf' actor, dies at 94
Newhart approached comedy with economic precision, honing his craft by watching other comedians and seeing what they did well — especially his idol, Jack Benny.
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I'm sure we all appreciate this button-down mind of a former accountant.

[Rothman]

https://youtu.be/ZgdUWXf8jJk?si=J9s0JAhOmpTeWmrS

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Seems quite a few have "left the building" this week.  Very sad to lose Bob Newhart, but he had a long career and life--and undoubtedly one of the best TV show finales, ever.

[roadman65]

Hello. My name is Larry. This is my brother Daryl and this is my other brother Daryl.

[Henry]

That's it--No more Japanese food for you!

[kwellada]

I grew up on Newhart in the 80s. Bob Newhart to me is one of the funniest people ever.

Much like Leslie Neilsen's passing, I imagine many of us are remembering the many ways Bob Newhart made us laugh and that's possibly one of the greatest legacies a person could ever have.

[JayhawkCO]

Both the M.A.S.H. and Newhart theme songs both make me feel sleepy. They were the shows that came on after the 10pm news when I was a kid. I'd normally stay up to watch the sports and as soon as I'd hear the theme song, I'd either head to bed or pass out on my mom's lap on the couch.

[roadman65]

The first two seasons of the Bob Newhart Show had a good opening sequence. Upbeat up until Bob sits down on the train to go home, then it mellows out.

The beginning of the sequence had the old phone bell ringer on it when the phone rang which I like since nowadays phones are electronic.

[vdeane]

Meanwhile, I remember him as Judson (The Librarian) and Professor Proton (The Big Bang Theory).

[Henry]

Meanwhile, I remember him as Judson (The Librarian) and Professor Proton (The Big Bang Theory).

Also, Papa (the old elf who adopted Will Ferrell) in Elf.