From the archives: Bob Newhart

Bob Newhart, whose observational humor and deadpan delivery raised his comedy albums and TV sitcoms to classic status, died on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the age of 94. In this "Sunday Morning" profile that aired on November 3, 2002, the comedian, recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, talked with correspondent Rita Braver about his journey from accounting to standup. Braver also talks with the comic's co-stars Jane Curtin ("The Librarian") and Tom Poston ("Newhart") about Newhart's gifts.

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[tiffanyb.]

Missing this charming genius!! Grateful that we have his work of excellence. He will continue to get generations of fans.
♥️Thank you Bob!!♥️

[jkstubbington]

A true comedic genius who was so unique. Thanks for the laughs, Mr. Newhart.

[lelandfranklin]

Miss him...always like a favorite uncle you didn't see often, but each visit was special.

[marytheresejacksonlutz]

Terrific interview. Thank you Bob—you were the best and you will be missed!

[paulamcclure]

Bob Newhart was a comedic genius with his deadpan humor, timing, and unique persona.

Really enjoyed everything that he was involved in.

Rest in peace, Bob Newhart. Thank you for all the years of smiles & laughter. Your amazing gift of humor is a lasting and cherished legacy for the world.
🙏💜🕊

[ryanabbott]

Hi Bob Loved this man like no other . The stammer, the deadpan was pure comedic genius . I watch the bob newhart show and newhart every night . I feel like I’ve lost a grandfather that could just make you laugh and smile with that look in their eye . You are terribly missed

[JaylenPotts-zsqw]

He was a comedy icon and will be missed

[jazzander]

Always my favourite! The humour of this man was the best, and you just felt like you'd love to know him...

[babybro]

Classic Comedianne. Any collector of Comedy Records has to have these. And the TV shows are among the best ever. Such a unique & great style.

[GeographRick]

In the 1970s I watched “Bob Newhart “ with my parents. As I got older and watched reruns and laughed at the jokes I was too young to get. Then watched “Newhart” in the 1980s. Both were great series. It’s sad to see so many stars I grew up with leaving us. It reminds me of my own mortality.

[OwnedByACatNamedC.C.]

For anyone who noticed, the comedian whose name was not said; that was Buddy Hackett who introduced Bob to his wife.

[MaireKimble]

Bob Newhart's sense of humor, timing and delivery made him an icon. I watched both television programs with him and made it a point not to miss it -- that was before the ability to record programs for future viewing. Rest in peace, Bob and thanks for the laughs!

[SaraStJames]

For me, he absolutely was the BEST! The combination of his delivery and facial expressions was magic!

[menotu]

I this man.
He was perfection...especially on the Bob Newhart Show...along with every character & actor around him.
Those Saturday nights, preceded by MTM Show, made life worthwhile...
But the Newhart finale was the ultimate idea/coup of ALL time... Period. For which, we have his lovely wife Ginny to thank.

[nathancasstevens]

Rest in peace one of the Kings of Comedy gone but not forgotten. So long Bob Newhart

[tomstamey]

Losing Bob Newhart is a big, big loss. Gosh how I laughed at his comedy. His conversations with Johnny Carson would make you laugh so hard. And now, we have lost him. I doubt if we will see anyone like him again.

[jungojerry]

Took me a sec to remember Buddy Hackett. I had a record of Buddy Hackett doing the Chinese Waiter..on a 45 RPM. I played it so much that eventually I could do it myself, word for word. So I started doing it at parties. Got lots of laughs and free beers. Yaaay!

[TheComeabout]

His show had the best ending ever with Susan's Plechett from his previous sitcom showing up in his new sitcom. NEVER saw it coming! BRILLIANT! 😂

[ladonnatomana]

Bob Newhart was a good comedian/actor 'n may God rest his Soul 💙☮️🌅✝️

[ernestomarquez]

Why did Buddy Hackett get his name dubbed out? What's going on?? CBS??