July 18th 2024.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bob Newhart, a beloved American comedian and actor. He was 94 years old and died in Los Angeles on Thursday after a brief illness, according to his publicist Jerry Digney.
Newhart first rose to fame in the late 1950s as a standup comic, but it was his classic comedy album, The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart, that catapulted him to nationwide fame. The album won a Grammy Award in 1960 and set the stage for Newhart's successful career in television.
While other comedians of his time used aggressive tactics to get laughs, Newhart was known for his deadpan delivery and his unique use of a telephone as a prop. He never raised his voice above a hesitant stammer and his outlook was refreshingly modern.
Despite his initial hesitation, Newhart eventually signed on to a weekly TV series in 1961. The Bob Newhart Show was a variety show that earned Emmy and Peabody awards, but unfortunately, it was canceled after just one season. However, this was not the end for Newhart's TV career.
Ten years later, he returned to television with The Bob Newhart Show, a sitcom in which he played a Chicago psychologist living with his wife, a schoolteacher. The show was a huge hit and ran for six seasons before ending in 1978.
Newhart's success continued with his next sitcom, simply titled Newhart. This time, he played a New York writer who moves to Vermont and reopens a long-closed inn. The show was a hit and ran for eight seasons on CBS.
While Newhart appeared in several movies over the years, he continued to make occasional appearances on television, including guest roles on popular shows like The Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon. He also had a recurring role on The Librarians and appeared in films such as Horrible Bosses.
Newhart was married to his wife Ginny for nearly 60 years until her passing in 2023. They had four children together and Newhart often joked about his family in his comedy routines.
Despite his success, Newhart remained humble and dedicated to his craft. He once said, "It's been so much, 43 years of my life; to stop now would be like something was missing." He will be greatly missed by his fans and the entertainment industry. Rest in peace, Bob Newhart.
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