There was a sea of change in comedy in the late 1950s and '60s. We were dealing with vignettes as opposed to jokes. We were more socially aware. Bob Newhart 1950s60saware Change image and share on social
You may have done 20 great shows in a row and come to one, and it doesn't work. You never presume anything. Bob Newhart greatpresumerow Change image and share on social
People are meant to be certain places, and I think I'm meant to be on a sound stage doing situation comedy. Bob Newhart comedymeanpeople Change image and share on social
There are some actresses that can't do comedy; it's too heavy-handed. Bob Newhart actresscomedyhand Change image and share on social
I made people laugh as a kid, but that's not how you make a living. Bob Newhart kidlaughlive Change image and share on social
Probably the best advice I ever got in my life was from the head of the accounting department, Mr. Hutchinson, I believe at the Glidden Company in Chicago, and he told me, 'You really aren't cut out for accounting.' Bob Newhart accountadvicechicago share on social
I always hated when the studios just kind of said that anybody can act. You look at people like Spencer Tracy, Henry Fonda - and I'm just talking about the male actors - there aren't a lot who can act. It's a very special talent, and I wish it were recognized as a very special talent. Bob Newhart actactorfonda share on social
