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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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To: DFG; Red Badger

RIP

I didn’t even realize he was still alive.

Weird... Bob Newhart hadn’t crossed my mind since... years...

yet my last post before this one was a couple of hours ago, in which I had quoted Bob:

32 times keeps your tummy from danger
Then you can stay up and listen to the Lone Ranger.


21 posted on 07/18/2024 1:31:32 PM PDT by Ezekiel (🆘️ "Come fly with US". 🔴 Ingenuity -- because the Son of David begins with MARS ♂️, aka every man)
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To: DFG

I always loved Bob Newhart. His sense of humor was so dry.


22 posted on 07/18/2024 1:34:08 PM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: DFG
He lived a very long and productive life, and was involved in two major hits for a comedy series.

I believe Mel Brooks is still alive, though for how long I don't know.

23 posted on 07/18/2024 1:34:40 PM PDT by RayChuang88 (.FairTax: America's Economic Cure)
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To: BenLurkin

And had recurring minor character in The Big Bang Theory


24 posted on 07/18/2024 1:35:17 PM PDT by Fai Mao ( The US government is run by pedophiles and Perverts for pedophiles and perverts.)
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To: DFG
Bob Newhart 5 Minute Therapy.
25 posted on 07/18/2024 1:35:45 PM PDT by Seruzawa ("The Political left is the Garden of Eden of incompetence" - Marx the Smarter (Groucho))
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To: Seruzawa

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_FDA_qlFBwI&pp=ygUdYm9iIG5ld2hhcnQgNSBtaW51dGUgdGhlcmFweSA%3D


26 posted on 07/18/2024 1:36:13 PM PDT by Seruzawa ("The Political left is the Garden of Eden of incompetence" - Marx the Smarter (Groucho))
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To: Kid Shelleen

he was the man

when it came to TV wives


27 posted on 07/18/2024 1:39:06 PM PDT by joshua c
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To: DFG

LOU DOBBS JUST DIED TOO!!


28 posted on 07/18/2024 1:39:21 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist
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To: DFG

Rest In Peace, Bob.


29 posted on 07/18/2024 1:39:30 PM PDT by No name given (Anonymous is who you’ll know me as)
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To: Political Junkie Too

Yep.


30 posted on 07/18/2024 1:42:23 PM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear ("Equity" = "All animals are equal. Some animals are more equal than others.")
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To: DFG

Loved everything he did. An era is coming to an end. R.I.P.


31 posted on 07/18/2024 1:44:48 PM PDT by mairdie (Trump (I Will Win) - Pavarotti's Nessun Dormac https://youtu.be/MigUKGKr-nQ)
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To: DFG

RIP Bob. the quintessential sane man struggling to love and understand the weird people around him. thank you for the many, many honest, clean laughs.


32 posted on 07/18/2024 1:45:41 PM PDT by dadfly
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear

I can remember him from the 60s.


33 posted on 07/18/2024 1:45:42 PM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: DFG

he was hilarious and brought great joy in our lives


34 posted on 07/18/2024 1:46:35 PM PDT by faithhopecharity (“Politicians are not born. They're excreted.” Marcus Tillius Cicero (106 to 43 BCE))
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To: mykroar

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

OMG, that was sheer genius.


35 posted on 07/18/2024 1:46:40 PM PDT by Huskrrrr (Alinsky, you magnificent Bastard, I read your book!)
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To: FLNittany

Yes. The Elf reference was unfortunate.


36 posted on 07/18/2024 1:47:06 PM PDT by Dr. Zzyzx
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To: DFG
RIP soldier. He always reminded me of when America was still America as reflected in the T V shows and humor of the era. Sad.


37 posted on 07/18/2024 1:47:11 PM PDT by Bonemaker (invictus maneo)
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To: DFG

So sad. Condolences to his family and friends.


38 posted on 07/18/2024 1:48:44 PM PDT by Churchillspirit (Pray for President Trump)
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To: Ezekiel

The younger generation remembers him as Professor Proton.


39 posted on 07/18/2024 1:49:13 PM PDT by mware
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To: DFG

His imaginary phone calls were hilarious. One of the best was when he was talking to Sir Walter Raleigh about tobacco. RIP Bob, you made so many people laugh.


40 posted on 07/18/2024 1:51:34 PM PDT by Dan in Wichita
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