Legendary Comedian Bob Newhart Dies At 94 Bob Newhart’s groundbreaking humor spanned decades, with iconic TV sitcoms and a Grammy-winning career. Popularly known for his deadpan delivery and iconic TV sitcoms, Bob Newhart, whose influence on comedy spans decades, has passed away at the age of 94. Born George Robert Newhart on September 5, 1929, in Oak Park, Illinois, Bob Newhart's journey to stardom was anything but typical. His pioneering style was showcased in his debut album, The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart, which, astonishingly, climbed to the top of the Billboard charts in 1960. However, his sitcom career took off with CBS’s The Bob Newhart Show in 1972, where he played Dr. Bob Hartley, a Chicago psychologist.

Source: Washington Post July 18, 2024 21:34 UTC