George Robert Newhart (September 5, 1929 – July 18, 2024) was an American comedian and actor. Newhart was known for his deadpan and stammering delivery style. Beginning his career as a stand-up comedian, he transitioned his career to acting in television. He received three Grammy Awards, an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Peabody Award, a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star, and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Newhart came to prominence in 1960 when his record album of comedic monologues, The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart, became a bestseller and reached number one on the Billboard pop album chart and won two Grammy Awards for Album of the Year, and Best New Artist. That same year he released his follow-up album, The Button-Down Mind Strikes Back! (1960), which was also a success, and the two albums held the Billboard number one and number two spots simultaneously. He later released several additional comedy albums.
This is a 2CD compilation of some of his most popular and well known sketches.
1-1 Abe Lincoln Vs. Madison Avenue 7:35
1-2 The Cruise Of The U.S.S. Codfish 5:05
1-3 Merchandising The Wright Brothers 3:16
1-4 Driving Instructor (Pilot Script For A New TV Series) 8:08
1-5 The Grace L. Ferguson Airline (And Storm Door Co.) 9:31
1-6 Bus Drivers School 6:18
1-7 Retirement Party 8:19
1-8 Ledge Psychology 5:21
1-9 Rocket Scientist 7:09
1-10 The Uncle Freddie Show 8:09
2-1 Introducing Tobacco To Civilization 6:08
2-2 The Siamese Cat 2:08
2-3 Defusing A Bomb 7:10
2-4 A Friend With A Dog 6:44
2-5 The Expectant Father 7:59
2-6 On Poodles And Planes 3:16
2-7 The Man Who Looked Like Hitler 5:23
2-8 King Kong 6:12
2-9 Returning A Gift 4:48
2-10 Buying A House 4:08
2-11 Ben Franklin In Analysis 7:10
2-12 Daddy Of All Hangovers 3:47
2-13 On Trains And Planes 6:18
2-14 Modern Witch Doctor 3:02
The Bob Newhart Anthology
