His delivery with that pause...then the punchline, is a Classic!
Enjoyed his shows and really enjoyed it when he appeared on the 'Big Bang Theory' series.
'Professor Proton' kept me watching.
Twenty years ago, when he was 74, Bob said, "I think you should be a child for as long as you can. I have been successful for 74 years being able to do that."
I think that's a very worthwhile goal to try to achieve.
R.I.P Bob. I think his favorite thing was the phone call routines. Loved all his stuff, but Professor Proton was precious. Like @Feelslikefar mentioned.
Great comedian, he lived a full life. If he didn’t invent deadpan, he sure did perfect it.
Thanks for the laughs !!! Travel Well and Rest in Peace Mr. Newhart ~~~
He could be cerebral, deadpan, and droll. Echoes of his style may be seen in other comedians, even Jack Benny and Steven Wright. Always 100% clean, too. He had a comedic niche few others could occupy, but was relatable. I’ll miss him…