July 18th, 2024

Bob Newhart, legendary comedian, dead at 94

Bob Newhart, the iconic comedian, has died at 94 in Los Angeles. His career spanned stand-up, music, and acting, with notable roles in TV shows like "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart."

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Bob Newhart, legendary comedian, dead at 94

Bob Newhart, the legendary comedian known for his deadpan humor, has passed away at the age of 94 in Los Angeles after battling a series of short illnesses. Throughout his five-decade career, Newhart found success as a stand-up comedian, recording star, and actor in television and movies. He gained fame with his comedy album "The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart," which won multiple Grammy Awards and topped the charts. Newhart is best remembered for his roles in the television shows "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," where he portrayed reasonable characters surrounded by eccentric personalities. His iconic finale in "Newhart," where he wakes up next to his wife from "The Bob Newhart Show," remains a memorable moment in television history. Newhart's wife's idea inspired this twist, showcasing his enduring impact on comedy and entertainment.

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By @clwg - 9 months
This makes me sad, I haven't thought about Bob Newhart in years, he was a ever present fixture on TV my entire youth.

As soon as I saw the headline, the only thing that popped into my head was, "Hi, I'm Larry, this is my brother Darryl, and this is my other brother Darryl!" with Bob maintaining a straight face the entire time in front of a audience.[0]

Class act all the way. I wish we had more celebrities like him and Betty White nowadays.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yyB06HvAjI

By @kmstout - 9 months
"The next time they bug you about Grant's drinking [...] tell them you're gonna find out what brand he drinks and send a case of it to all your other generals."

--Bob Newhart, as Lincoln's PR consultant

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tF1ew8wxiEw

By @vhodges - 9 months
I loved the ending of Newhart, RIP.
By @karaterobot - 9 months
It was his dream sequence, we just lived in it.
By @vlasky - 9 months
I'll never forget Bob Newhart's heartfelt eulogy for Krusty the Clown. It was better than some real life ones I heard!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTZ7lVT7b-Q

By @dvh - 9 months
My favorite is his appearance in Johnny Carson's show where he talks about man who just returned from Mars: https://youtu.be/AhPnpcbDcaM
By @sparrish - 9 months
The best therapist ever... STOP IT! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvujypVVBAY
By @basementcat - 9 months
By @rbanffy - 9 months
To use a reference from For All Mankind, "Bye, Bob"
By @user3939382 - 9 months
He was more before my time but he was huge. The number of votes on this really emphasizes something I learned long ago. Fame won’t save you from the black hole of death. People will forget you regardless.

I always think of the buildings with people’s names on them. Does anyone remember anything about those actual people? Nope. When you’re gone you’re gone. Mostly likely after a few generations there will be no mention or memory of you at all.

By @ahazred8ta - 9 months
"Sir, it's the Newhart Foundation for you on line two, something about unauthorized parodies..."