Remembering Bob Newhart

Comedy legend Bob Newhart has died at age 94. Initially working as an accountant, Bob first found success in the entertainment world as a standup comic with a series of popular comedy albums. That success translated to a pair of successful sitcoms, “The Bob Newhart Show” and “Newhart.” In later years, Bob remained active including a memorable role in the film “Elf” and guest appearances on “The Big Bang Theory.” Bob was a guest on WGN Radio numerous times over the years. Here are several of those visits:

With Dave Plier, September 2023:

With Dave Plier, December 2022:

With Dave Plier, September 2022:

With Dave Plier, September 2021:

With Dean Richards, January 2021:

With Dave Plier, December 2020:

With Dave Plier, September 2020:

With Dean Richards, September 2020:

With Dave Plier, May 2020:

Custom COVID-19 PSA recorded for WGN Radio, March 2020:

With Dave Plier, September 2017:

With Dave Plier, June 2014:

With Dean Richards: June 2013:

With Dean Richards, October 2012:

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