For me there have been very few comedians I have loved more in my lifetime than the wonderful Bob Newhart who died yesterday aged 94. I first heard him on radio doing 'Introducing tobacco to Civilisation' with Nutty Wall, and 'Ledge Psychology', and the likes. In the years between I continued to love those old records. I recall his appearance in 'Catch 22' and then in 'The Bob Newhart Show' where he was in a holiday hotel. Then he played that same role in 'Elf' as Will Ferrill's 'Dad'. Finally he turned up in 'Big Bang Theory' as Professor Proton with his typical downbeat approach. I loved him. Thanks for the laughs, Bob.
Bob Newhart dies aged 94
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Originally posted by johncorrigan View PostFor me there have been very few comedians I have loved more in my lifetime than the wonderful Bob Newhart who died yesterday aged 94. I first heard him on radio doing 'Introducing tobacco to Civilisation' with Nutty Wall, and 'Ledge Psychology', and the likes. In the years between I continued to love those old records. I recall his appearance in 'Catch 22' and then in 'The Bob Newhart Show' where he was in a holiday hotel. Then he played that same role in 'Elf' as Will Ferrill's 'Dad'. Finally he turned up in 'Big Bang Theory' as Professor Proton with his typical downbeat approach. I loved him. Thanks for the laughs, Bob.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd1xe8p1pq1o.amp
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Originally posted by LMcD View Post
Nutty Walt(er Raleigh). My favourites included The Driving Instructor - DON'T PULL OUT ! !
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For me, I think the thing about Bob was he was just funny, almost in a Tommy Cooper kind of way, his look, the sound of his voice, his laugh; he was a funny man. I was looking at some appearances he made with Scottish chat show host, Craig Ferguson. He had that rare gift of just being funny, I reckon, and appears to have been loved by his fellow performers. Here he is as Professor Proton still with that winning stammer.
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Originally posted by johncorrigan View PostFor me, I think the thing about Bob was he was just funny, almost in a Tommy Cooper kind of way, his look, the sound of his voice, his laugh; he was a funny man. I was looking at some appearances he made with Scottish chat show host, Craig Ferguson. He had that rare gift of just being funny, I reckon, and appears to have been loved by his fellow performers. Here he is as Professor Proton still with that winning stammer.
https://youtu.be/yGSrtggtWpw?si=2PrC2_WFpSIvakJs
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