Bob Newhart was more than an actor or comedian – he was a literary master
- Written by Mark Canada, Chancellor and Professor of English, Indiana University Kokomo, Indiana University Kokomo
A classic Newhart bit involved making imaginary phone calls, such as in his 'Abe Lincoln' bit.AP Photo/Jerome T. NakagawaIf you knew Bob Newhart only as an actor – most notably as the star of the legendary “Bob Newhart Show” but also in a minor though memorable role in the movie “Elf” – you may not have thought...
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