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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.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


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To: DFG

RIP Bob


41 posted on 07/18/2024 1:54:49 PM PDT by mowowie
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To: Chickensoup

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=R5TTA4f7Q3E&pp=ygUVYm9iIG5ld2hhcnQgc3RhbmQgdXAg


42 posted on 07/18/2024 1:57:15 PM PDT by Chickensoup
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To: DFG

Hi Bob! (Takes a sip).


43 posted on 07/18/2024 1:57:17 PM PDT by Clemenza
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To: RayChuang88

Mel Brooks is three years older. Bob Newhart was born Sept. 5, 1929. He was less than two months old at the time of the stock market crash.


44 posted on 07/18/2024 1:58:03 PM PDT by Verginius Rufus
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To: DFG

Lou Dobbs passed as well.


45 posted on 07/18/2024 1:59:20 PM PDT by thefactor
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To: DFG

“Snuff Walt?” What do you do with snuff Walt. Take a pinch of it and stick it up your nose. And it makes you sneeze.”


46 posted on 07/18/2024 1:59:28 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (Hi! I'm Fling. My pronouns are Dem, Deez and Doze. )
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To: mware

Until today, I’d never heard of Professor Proton.

I’m so old!


47 posted on 07/18/2024 1:59:41 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: Ezekiel

I had just ordered and received the DVD set of his first series. It was next on our lunch time comedy viewing habit.

Currently finishing up Alf.

I will relish it all the more knowing he’s gone.

RIP, Bob

(And PS: I love Elf!)


48 posted on 07/18/2024 2:01:06 PM PDT by John Milner (Marching for Peace is like breathing for food.)
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To: Seruzawa

I was going to post that one....Classic!

RIP, Bob, thanks for the laughs.


49 posted on 07/18/2024 2:01:09 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: DFG

Loved the final episode of the Bob Newhart show... RIP he could do it all


50 posted on 07/18/2024 2:01:31 PM PDT by montanajoe ( )
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To: DFG

Among the greatest entertainers. May he RIP.


51 posted on 07/18/2024 2:05:28 PM PDT by joesbucks
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To: DFG

Aww. I loved Bob Newhart!


52 posted on 07/18/2024 2:09:07 PM PDT by Flaming Conservative ((Pray without ceasing))
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To: DFG

Sad news. He was a rare talent and will be missed.


53 posted on 07/18/2024 2:13:09 PM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
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To: DFG

The most iconic ending from any sitcom ever...at the very end of Newhart (his second sitcom) Bob wakes up next to his wife from the first sitcom (Suzanne Pleshette) and imagines the second show was a dream where he was an innkeeper in Vermont and met Larry, Daryl and his other brother Darryl.

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


54 posted on 07/18/2024 2:13:21 PM PDT by LeoTDB69
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To: Clemenza

“Hi Bob! (Takes a sip).”

Thanks for remembering that Clemenza.


55 posted on 07/18/2024 2:17:09 PM PDT by KingLudd
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To: DFG
Bob Newhart was best friends with Don Rickles. The two couples used to vacation together.

-PJ

56 posted on 07/18/2024 2:17:18 PM PDT by Political Junkie Too ( * LAAP = Left-wing Activist Agitprop Press (formerly known as the MSM))
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To: DFG

Don’t forget Bob Newhart as Arthur Jefferies, also known as Professor Proton.


57 posted on 07/18/2024 2:17:57 PM PDT by Carl Vehse
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To: Political Junkie Too

Amazing how many of those old comedians lived into their 90s.


58 posted on 07/18/2024 2:18:39 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: DFG

RIP....very talented man. He will be missed.


59 posted on 07/18/2024 2:19:14 PM PDT by Lockbar (Even when you think you finally have enough ammo, you still really don't have enough. )
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To: Political Junkie Too

I remember Bob and his wife Ginny on a couples game show. Don Rickles and his wife and. Dick Martin and his wife. It was terrific and I can’t remember the name of the show.
RIP Bob you were one of the greats.


60 posted on 07/18/2024 2:29:26 PM PDT by surrey
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