“There was a (comedy) sea change taking place,” he said, according to his publicist.Newhart separated himself from other comedians of his generation with his modern outlook and observational delivery,...
Newhart, who loved an audience, never really retired, and was still a fixture on Hollywood sets and stages through his 80s.Comedy film director Judd Apatow was among those paying tribute on X, formerl...
"He was classy, kind, generous and absolutely hilarious."Director and actor Paul Feig posted on X: "A brilliant standup & comedic actor, he was truly one of a kind.”“God, he was fun...
His wife of 60 years, Virginia “Ginnie” Newhart, passed away in 2023.Dancer Graziano Di Prima kicked celebrity partner Zara McDermott once during rehearsals last year.Baby Reindeer's Richard Gadd...