In the '60s, Newhart could be seen on "The Dean Martin Show," "The Ed Sullivan ... After, NBC gave Newhart his own variety show in 1961 simply called "The Bob Newhart Show." Even though it won ...

So the television networks, always in need of the largest possible audiences, looked to Bob Newhart to supply them. His first series was a variety show, and it won the coveted Peabody Award and an ...

Newhart, best known for "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart" as well as more recent credits like "Elf" and "The Big Bang Theory," died on July 18 at age 94. More from Variety ...