Bob Newhart couldn’t wait anymore. When the Kennedy Center passed over him yet again, he decided to pack it in.
The beloved comic genius was 94 and leaves behind a huge legacy. Not only did he star in two hit TV comedies, he also had a big career as a stand up comic who made terrific comedy albums.
“The Button Down Mind of Bob Newhart” remains a touchstone in comedy records. But so does the series finale of “Newhart,” his second hit series, in which he wakes up in bed in his first show saying he’s had a bad dream.
It’s the most perfect ending of all TV series.
Now Bob joins his pal Don Rickles in heaven. It’s going to be a wild party. Condolences to his family, friends, and fans.
