Born Sept. 5, 1929, in Oak Park, Ill., ex-accountant Bob Newhart capitalized on his buttoned-up image in his stand-up act, debuting on camera with "The Bob Newhart Show" (1961), a variety series that promptly garnered him an Emmy nomination.From 1972 to '78, Newhart starred in his first TV sitcom (also titled "The Bob Newhart Show") as a beleaguered psychologist and continued his successful television run portraying a Vermont innkeeper in "Newhart" (1982-90), which netted him three more Emmy nods. In addition to his work on the small screen, Newhart has appeared in numerous films, including Hell Is for Heroes, Catch-22, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, and Elf (both 2003).
Newhart scored Emmy nominationsas a guest star on "ER" and as a supporting actor in The Librarian: Curse of the Judas Chalice. He also earned kudos playing a recurring character on "Desperate Housewives."
The Librarian: Curse of the Judas ChaliceLibrarian Flynn Carsen (Noah Wyle) must rescue a kidnapped scholar and track down the legendary Judas Chalice to save the world from a dangerous vampire, in the third installment of this popular adventure film series. Carsen teams up with a mysterious woman (Stana Katic) and sets out for New... Read More
Newhart: Season 1The eponymous star of "The Bob Newhart Show" returns to television as a writer of how-to books in the first season of this ensemble comedy. Newhart plays Dick Loudon, who's left New York City with his wife (Mary Frann) to manage a quaint inn in Vermont. Handyman George Utley (Tom Poston) and maid... Read More
The Bob Newhart ShowAn instant hit with audiences, this classic TV sitcom stars Bob Newhart as Windy City psychologist Bob Hartley, whose office mates and friends are every bit as wacky as his assortment of oddball patients. More craziness awaits him at home thanks to kooky neighbor Howard Borden (Bill Daily) -- but... Read More
Bob Newhart: Button Down ConcertLegendary actor, comedian and Golden Globe winner Bob Newhart hogs the spotlight in this rare stand-up comedy performance, lighting up the stage with his trademark deadpan wit, finding the funny in everyday topics. In this program, recorded in 1995, Newhart tosses out hilarious thoughts about King... Read More
The Sports PagesIn "How Doc Waddems Finally Broke 100," eccentric dentist Doc Waddems (Bob Newhart) simply can't stand to be mocked on or off the golf course. When Howard Green (Kelsey Grammer) needles him, Waddems sends his tormenter to the great putting green in the sky. Eugene Levy stars in "The Heidi Bowl," the... Read More
NR | ||
NR | ||
NR | ||
NR | ||
NR | ||
NR | ||
PG-13 | ||
PG | ||
The Sports Pages (2001) | PG-13 | |
PG-13 | ||
The Entertainers (1991) | NR | |
The Rescuers Down Under (1990) | G | |
Newhart: Season 1 (1982) | NR | |
Little Miss Marker (1980) | PG | |
Marathon (1980) | NR | |
The Rescuers (1977) | G | |
The Bob Newhart Show (1972) | NR | |
Catch-22 (1970) | R | |
G | ||
NR | ||
Fractured Flickers (1963) | NR | |
The Judy Garland Show (1963) | NR | |
Hell Is for Heroes (1962) | NR | |
NR | ||
The Golden Age of Comedy (1955) | NR | |
 | | |