Bob Newhart, the iconic comedian, tragically passed away today. He was 94 years old. Newhart’s longtime publicist, Jerry Digney, confirmed his death in a statement, adding that The Big Bang Theory guest star died at his home in Los Angeles after “a series of short illnesses.” The Grammy-Award-winning legend has left a vast legacy behind him that will make him hard to forget even if he is no longer physically here. Here is a breakdown of his greatest works in the loving memory of him.
The Bob Newhart Show
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Newhart started out as a former accountant and found his way into fame when his comedy monologue recordings became bestsellers in 1960. His debut album, The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart, was the first comedy album ever to make it to the top of the Billboard charts. His first two albums held the Billboard Nos. 1 and 2 simultaneously, an uncommon occurrence.
In 1972, MTM Enterprise gave birth to The Bob Newhart Show, where Newhart was cast as clinical psychologist Bob Hartley. The show was one of a kind as it became one of the most popular sitcoms of all time. The series ended in 1978 after 142 episodes, but the iconic superstar didn’t stop at this. He starred in Newhart, another MTM comedy that ended after eight seasons. In 1992, he was inducted into the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame.
The Big Bang Theory Winning Bob Newhart an Emmy
As frustrating as it was for Newhart, he only managed to win an Emmy in 2013. This was for his guest star appearance in The Big Bang Theory as Arthur Jeffries, also known as Professor Proton, former host of a children’s science show that Sheldon Cooper really loved. However, this wasn’t the only award he won. The Bob Newhart Show won an Emmy for the year’s outstanding program achievement in humor in addition to a Peabody Award.
Newhart’s Other Works and Appearances
Newhart hosted some episodes of Saturday Night Live in 1980 and 1995. In addition, he voiced himself on an episode of The Simpsons in 1996. He also appeared on 17 episodes of The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson between 1966 and 1992 as well as five episodes on the Leno version between 1998 and 2009. Additionally, he appeared as himself in a 2002 episode of “Everybody Loves Raymond.” He also made appearances in In & Out (1997), Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003) and Elf (2003).
No words will ever suffice or can fully cover this iconic man’s works and legacy. He had his own shows which he starred in, was featured in many shows and series, and won many awards. He even wrote a book titled I Shouldn’t Even Be Doing This, mixing reminiscences with bits of comedy, which was published in 2006. He may have joined his wife who died last year but his spirit lives on through his work, and his children, Robert Jr., Timothy, Courtney, and Jennifer, in addition to his 10 grandchildren.
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