Bob Newhart | The Complete "Pioneers of Television" Interview | Steven J Boettcher
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Published 2021-10-15
Bob Newhart talks about his early career, "The Bob Newhart Show, "Newhart," the wisdom of Jack Benny, writing comedy, Richard Pryor, John Belushi, Suzanne Pleshette, Lisa Kudrow, George Gobel, and the famous final episode of his series.
Director: Steven J Boettcher
Star: Bob Newhart
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All Comments (21)
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A friend of mine had the fortune to be Mr Newhart’s personal assistant for about a year, working at his home between series, screening his fan mail, making appointments, etc. She said he was a dream boss…..a gentleman, kind, considerate, and down to earth. I never had any reason to doubt her.
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One of the funniest, classiest Pioneers of Television. Thanks Mr. Newhart!
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A thinking man's comedian, a joy to watch, and one of THE funniest comedians and comic actors--ever. Unstinting in his praise of others, cordial and kind, Bob Newhart stands alone. Bob must be around 90, but damn...he had great shows!
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I really love Bob Newhart. I grew up watching him, and will watch anything he is in.
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Been binge watching 'Newhart' for the past 6 months and am always hungry for more. Brought up on British humor ('Python', 'Porridge', 'Dad's Army','Fawlthy Towers', Till death do us part' etc.) his humor is the closest to Brit style. Even the great John Cleese called him one of his favourirtes.
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I love this man. Comedic timing is nuts! So funny.
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Bob Newhart's LP "The Button Down Mind" was a favourite of my late Dad's. One of my early memories - I would have been no more than 4 or 5 years old - is of sitting with him whilst he listened to it and laughing because Dad was laughing. I have been a lifelong fan of Bob Newhart's, not just because he is a funny man with a unique personal style and take, but because through him I am still just a son with his Dad.
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What a good and kind man.
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He’s a national treasure.
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His reactions to the absurd characters around him are pure gold.
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This is just an amazing piece of interview. Thank you guys and thank God for Bob.
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fabulous tv shows. loved bob every week and still do. thank you!
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My all time favorite I think after seeing 1 or 2 reruns of the BOB NEWHART SHOW I was hooked.The deadpan mixed with some craziness. I have the entire series on dvd that i must of viewed at least 6 or 7 x
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Thank God, not a single comment calling Bob Newhart "underrated' as so often see on YouTube. What a genius and helluva nice guy.
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RIP Mr Newhart Thank you for the laughs
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Now I understand why I loved Bob Newhart so much... "I did not want to bumbling dad that is rescued by wife and kids"... why it stands test of time!! and now I understand why I love his phone 'bits' so much. Thanks Bob for sharing the 'inside story'. :-)
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Love you bob.
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Great interview. I could easily watch another couple hours of that. Bob is a legend...and so likeable.
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It's interesting that John Belushi was one of his fans. The two men had vastly different comic styles-Bob Newhart with his calm, deadpan, straight man persona-and John Belushi with his wild neanderthal persona.
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Great stories about his fantastic television career. There is no one like Bob Newhart ! And he is a legend in my opinion since he is from Chicago and is a Loyola University Alumnus. Very nice interview, and thanks for posting it !!
