‘Laughter helps you get past the rough spots’: comic legend Bob Newhart

The 92-year-old comedian explains his longevity and love for his profession

09 June 2022 - 19:58 By Chris Taylor

Hard as it is to believe, this year is the 50th anniversary of the debut of The Bob Newhart Show, the beloved 1970s sitcom about a psychologist trying to lead a sane and fulfilling life...

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