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Bob Newhart dead at 94: Legendary comedian and Elf star passes away after a series of short illnesses
UK Daily Mail ^ | 07/18/2024 | Eve Buckland

Posted on 07/18/2024 1:15:07 PM PDT by DFG

Iconic actor Bob Newhart has died aged 94.

The comedy legend passed away at his LA home on Thursday after a series of short illnesses, his longtime publicist, Jerry Digney, announced to THR.

Newhart began his career as a stand-up comedian before launching a hugely successful acting career.

His accolades include three Grammy Awards, an Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award.

He famously starred as Papa Elf in 2003 Will Ferrell comedy, Elf and played Susan Mayer's stepfather Morty Flicker in Desperate Housewives in 2005.

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1 posted on 07/18/2024 1:15:07 PM PDT by DFG
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To: DFG

RIP. Who will be number 3?


2 posted on 07/18/2024 1:15:35 PM PDT by nwrep
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To: DFG

He was so good, his dead pan humor was unlike anything out there. Rip Bob.


3 posted on 07/18/2024 1:17:09 PM PDT by Indy Pendance (“A bullet couldn't stop Trump. A virus just stopped Biden.”)
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I have some of his early comedy records.

The cubs listen to them and think they are very funny.

4 posted on 07/18/2024 1:18:54 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear ( Roses are red, Violets are blue, I love being on the government watch list, along with all of you.)
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To: DFG

Haven’t seen or talked to him in 10 years, lives on Amapola, Bel Air


5 posted on 07/18/2024 1:19:56 PM PDT by eyeamok
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To: DFG

One of the greats. Newhart had one of the best finales of any sitcom.


6 posted on 07/18/2024 1:20:53 PM PDT by mykroar ("It's Not the Nature of the Evidence; It's the Seriousness of the Charge." - El Rushbo)
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To: DFG

Clearly one of the all-time greats! RIP


7 posted on 07/18/2024 1:21:20 PM PDT by Brandonmark (November 2024 cannot come soon enough!)
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To: DFG

He played a small comedy relief role in “Hell Is For Heroes”


8 posted on 07/18/2024 1:23:11 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire, or both.)
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To: DFG

Bob Newhart added laughter and interesting perspectives to the world. What a wonderful legacy. Thanks Bob Newhart...


9 posted on 07/18/2024 1:23:38 PM PDT by GOPJ (Trump was NOT Hitler last time. He won't be a dictator this time. Democrats and the MSM lie. )
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear

My grandkids love the old stuff.


10 posted on 07/18/2024 1:24:05 PM PDT by Indy Pendance (“A bullet couldn't stop Trump. A virus just stopped Biden.”)
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To: DFG

Oh no! So sad. Loved his humor. Both Newhart shows were wonderful.
Rest in Peace...


11 posted on 07/18/2024 1:24:55 PM PDT by Deo volente ("When we see the image of a baby in the womb, we glimpse the majesty of God's creation." Pres. Trump)
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To: DFG

RIP BOB

Loved both if his shows.


12 posted on 07/18/2024 1:25:12 PM PDT by Fledermaus (We Are Now In A Civil War!)
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To: DFG

At humor and satire it could be argued he was the best there has ever been. It’s slow. It takes patience. It takes intelligence to get him......oh wait. (My best Bob Newhart there)


13 posted on 07/18/2024 1:25:19 PM PDT by blackdog ((Z28.310) Be careful what you say. Your refrigerator may be listening & reporting you.)
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To: DFG
"Elf Star?" Srsly?

Bob Newhart was much more than a co-star to a no-talent clown in an awful movie that morons seem to enjoy.

How about years of standup, album recordings, 2 mega popular sit-coms in an age of good sit-coms?

14 posted on 07/18/2024 1:25:43 PM PDT by FLNittany (Autotune is jealous of Karen Carpenter)
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To: DFG

He was indeed one of the all-time greats.


15 posted on 07/18/2024 1:26:20 PM PDT by ABStrauss (I miss Rlush!)
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To: DFG

The king of dead pan humor. Thank you for all the laughs.

R. I. P. young man . . .


16 posted on 07/18/2024 1:27:56 PM PDT by MCSETots ( )
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To: mykroar

AND two very beautiful TV wives.


17 posted on 07/18/2024 1:27:57 PM PDT by Kid Shelleen (Beat your plowshares into swords. Let the weak say I am strong)
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To: BenLurkin
And Major Major in Catch-22.

-PJ

18 posted on 07/18/2024 1:28:30 PM PDT by Political Junkie Too ( * LAAP = Left-wing Activist Agitprop Press (formerly known as the MSM))
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear

I would live listening to his stand up.

Been years


19 posted on 07/18/2024 1:29:24 PM PDT by Chickensoup
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To: DFG

His finale scene of “Newhart” will forever remain one of the very, very best!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgdUWXf8jJk


20 posted on 07/18/2024 1:29:51 PM PDT by newfreep ("There is no race problem...just a problem race")
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