Bob Newhart, the well-loved comedy legend known for starring in two famous sitcoms, has passed away at the age of 94.
His publicist, Jerry Digney, confirmed that Newhart died after a few short illnesses, according to Variety.
Newhart was a TV icon for many years, starring in two classic shows, The Bob Newhart Show and Newhart. In his later years, he also had memorable roles in the movie Elf and the TV show The Big Bang Theory.
Bob Newhart was born on September 5, 1929, in Oak Park, Illinois. He got his degree from Loyola University Chicago and served as a Staff Sergeant in the US Army during the Korean War from 1952 to 1954.
After the war, he worked as an accountant and an advertising copywriter. During this time, he developed his comedy routines. He became famous for his deadpan, soft-spoken style, playing the “straight man” in phone conversations, reacting to absurd situations.
This act made him a hit on the stand-up comedy scene and led to his hugely successful live comedy album, *The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart*. The album was the first comedy record to reach #1 on the Billboard Charts and became the 20th best-selling album of all time at that point.
It was also the first comedy album to win the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, and Newhart won the Grammy for Best New Artist. He continued to release successful albums throughout the ’60s and ’70s.
Newhart became a television staple and had his own variety show, *The Bob Newhart Show*, in 1961. Although it only ran for one season, it won the Emmy Award for Best Comedy Series.
His first sitcom, also called *The Bob Newhart Show*, was more successful, running for six seasons on CBS from 1972 to 1978. The show followed Newhart’s character, Chicago psychiatrist Dr. Bob Hartley, in his work and home life.
Newhart struck gold again with his second sitcom, *Newhart*, where he played Vermont innkeeper and talk show host Dick Loudon. This show ran from 1982 to 1990.
*Newhart* had one of the most memorable finales in TV history. It ended with Newhart’s character from *The Bob Newhart Show* waking up in bed next to his former co-star Suzanne Pleshette, suggesting that the entire *Newhart* series was just a dream.
Later sitcom vehicles like Bob and George & Leo had less success, running for just one season, but Newhart remained a fixture of television, with recurring roles on ER and Desperate Housewives.
He also had a memorable recurring role on the hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory as former science TV host “Professor Proton.” He won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for the role — the long-overdue first-ever Emmy Award for the TV legend.
Later sitcom vehicles like Bob and George & Leo had less success, running for just one season, but Newhart remained a fixture of television, with recurring roles on ER and Desperate Housewives.
He also had a memorable recurring role on the hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory as former science TV host “Professor Proton.” He won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for the role — the long-overdue first-ever Emmy Award for the TV legend.
Rest in peace to the comedy legend Bob Newhart, who gave us so many laughs and two classic sitcoms in his incredible career.
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A judge threw herself on the button after only three seconds: look how she silences the whole crowd
You can tell right away that you’re about to go through something remarkable.
This was the situation during a performance by a little contestant named Sophie on Germany’s “The Voice Kids.” Three seconds had elapsed since she started to sing, and already one of the judges had quickly turned their chair by pressing the button. It was amazing that in just two words, Sophie had left a lasting impact and guaranteed her place in the competition.
Sophie’s rendition of the classic song “Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien” by Edith Piaf struck a chord with the judges and the crowd right away. The judge’s prompt action brought to light Sophie’s exceptional brilliance and emotional richness, demonstrating a degree of vocal skill and elegance rarely seen in someone so young.
Not only did her performance captivate the audience, but it also demonstrated the ability of music to transcend age differences. The fact that Sophie felt a deep connection to Piaf’s soul-stirring songs at such a young age is evidence of the timeless power of classical music.
The audience’s tremendously favorable response, with many people brought to tears by the intensity of her rendition, added to the special mood. This answer demonstrated Sophie’s capacity to deeply connect with her audience despite age and language obstacles, in addition to the emotional connection she had built.
See for yourself Sophie’s incredible voice and talent, and you’ll see why she became an immediate favorite of the judges and audience.
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