Bob Newhart’s German Impression Is Incredible | Carson Tonight Show
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Not only was I in the audience, May 1983, I am the one in the audience who sneezed and Newhart said God Bless you
I thought that was me ...
No. I'm Spartacus
Calling BS
😂
What a great show to be at.
Bob is 94 now and I'm so glad we still have him with us, God bless you Bob and I pray for your continued good health. ❤
Been binging Johnny and just saw that Mel Brooks is 97, Crazy thing is Jimmy Carter is about 5 months away from being the first President to make it to 100.
Bob still with us and what a National Treasure!!
Yep.
Absolutely. They don't build then of the caliber on that stage anymore.
Ugh the national treasure saying.
One of the funniest men ever, he works clean, doesn't demean people, just great material and a flawless delivery. A disappearing type of comedian.
Except for using racial stereotypes and mocking peoples accents he absolutely demeans no one.
@@seanmccann8368 grow up little boy it's called comedy, pay attention sometime
@@anthonym.pacelli1960 Maybe it was in the 1980's? Today it's called ignorance. Back in the 1980's it was regarded as okay to mimic peoples accents or facial expressions or racial/ethnic/national stereotypes. Not done anymore except by a small cohort.
You‘re only allowed to mock white males, right?
hello Democrat @@seanmccann8368
"I'm 3/4ths Irish and 1/4 German...Which makes me a very meticulous drunk." Comedy genius!
That was a great line!
W❤😂 10:37 j😅,3
I love Bob Newhart. Even when he's having a casual conversation, he manages to turn it into his funniest material.
Bob and his wife were Don Rickles and his wife Barbara's best friend(s). Rickles spoke of him often. Imagine dinner with *"the Rickles and Newharts"!* Don was a friend of my X husband, both managed by Sinatra's Manager, "Tony O" Opedesanno (Good People, for certain) I miss them, have such fabulous mems of the era and the individuals, (a few of the X too) lol 😂
'casual conversation.' That's a good one.
It's ALL in His delivery! I was laff'n hard.
Bob is 93¾ years old. Sadly, he just lost Ginny, his wife of 60 years, seven weeks ago, on April 28, 2023. Please remember him in your prayers.
@@ncdave4life TYSM
You can really appreciate how long 93 years is with a guy like Bob Newhart. He made me laugh when I was nine, and now I'm 59. And he was in the middle of his career back then!
I'm 58, and I've also loved Bob Newhart since I first saw him. His timing, stuttering, and pausing while performing speaking roles and stand-up make it all sound so REAL. His delivery sets him apart and above all other comedians. I believe Ellen DeGeneres realized this early on, because I saw her first stand-up on Johnny Carson where she pretended to be on the phone with God, and she delivered the lines just as Bob does. I believe that helped her become a success early on.
57 and I couldn't agree with you more
I think he and the Smothers Brothers were getting their start about the same time...late 50s/early 60s.
Another 58 year old Bob Newhard fan checking in! Us folks need to work out if we all went to school together or something. lol It was probably the local radio where I first heard his material. The middle of the night stuff where they would put comedy tracks on to fill up the gaps sometimes.
@@dr.killmoretreeratologist8848ok
Newhart was born in 1929 and he is still with us. I hope he is feeling well and still enjoying life.
Bob Newhart - A Comedy Genius!
Bob Newhart is one of my all time favorites! Always reminded me of my Dad. Clean, respectable looking, cynical, dry, and quick as lightning with a comeback. Met him once in person and he was so humble and sweet!
I met him in person once in FL. yes very humble, really nice guy.
If you have never heard his Abe Lincoln bit, go look for it - it's a classic!
You met your Dad once in person? 😜
I am 74. I laughed as hard as I did way back then. Carson was king and nobody at all has replaced him. The closest one was Leno -- humor, not malice.
Two of the absolute GREATS!!!
My husband and I met Bob Newhart after one of his shows, and he was gracious, friendly, and he's just funny by nature. Even upon meeting us, a couple of strangers, he was very welcoming and acted as if we were old friends. He's always been one of my favorites!!
That was very fortunate for you and your husband. I would have loved to have encountered Bob Newhart in a public setting. Some things you never forget because they left you feeling a bit better. At age 13, me and a friend were standing in a line at the candy counter in the basement at Sears in Glendale California when he whispered to me, "Hey Marty, look how giant the guy that just came up behind you is". I pretended that I needed to see the wall clock and turned around to see Ted Cassidy("Lurch"). I knew it was him right away and I suddenly thought of something funny to say to him. In my most serious voice I looked him in the eye and said, "Hey kid, you here for the free popcorn too?" Then I 'innocently' waited for his answer back to me. He barely smiled and tried his best to hold the rest from appearing and he grew a set of sparkles in his eyes, too, letting me know that he got the joke, then said in his most Lurchiest, deep-grumble-groany voice, "Peeeanut MMMM and MMMMMMM'sssssss!!" Then I had to laugh and we spoke just a little bit. He seemed to be a bit lonely that afternoon, but I had said I didn't want to hold him "social hostage" or be a bothersome fan type so I had simple turned back to my friend John and then time marched right on. Later on Monday at school I had the bragging rights badge for a few days at lunchtime, and before and after school, too. That was back in 1970. I still recall it like yesterday.
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Nice memory…and most people were humble like that back then…nowadays they push a camera in everyone’s face
Bob Newhart - My favorite comic ever - His timing is impeccable and he makes it look effortless.
Those two taps on the desk at 10.06...brilliant!
A true Midwestern who leaves plenty of space between words for us to mull over the humor about to land on the next syllable
What I love about Bob Newhart's humor is it's so subtle, natural and casual, you don't even realize it's humor until it smacks you in the face.
Like a kinder version of Seinfeld, making observations, but not really ever being mean. We could use more of that today.
Newhart was kind of like Norm Macdonald. Quiet, intellectual humor that made it even funnier once you got in on the deadpan joke routine. Great guy.
That's true genius, isn't it? WOW!
If late night TV was like this now , I would watch it!
These two are extremely talented comedians. Never punching down, never belittling anyone, never trying to pit one group against another to create comedy, great talent!
I never get tired of Newhart and Carson. They always make me laugh.
They really demonstrate how bad their modern counterparts are.
@@fyrchmyrddin1937 Exactly 💯% You said what I should have added to my original comment.
👍👍👍 Going back even farther (? further ?) I never tired of Jack Benny's approach to comedy. He always made himself the butt of the joke, of the sketch, of the show. Even today anyone who doesn't crack up at the "Your money or your life" sketch must have noodles in their noggin (to use another old phrase). Eddie Anderson's Rochester could have been a horrible stereotype but instead Jack always let him come out on top. FWIW they were longtime friends and Jack helped "grease the ways" for Eddie, who was a *very* wealthy man at the end of his life.
Totally agree.I cannot get over how the comedians of today rely on expletives in almost every sentence and put this person or that group down, and when someone complains they act like the audience is a fault and has no sense of humor. Really the stations ought to give them a couple of warnings and then just throw them off the shows. Newhart really had a great heart.,
Bob Newhart has always been brilliant.
It's amazing. In the most laid-back way, these two guys have such a way with delivery.
I always loved Johnny Carson, and I love Bob Newhart.
WOW! What a pair... Some of the best I've ever seen. Bob is still alive... Be well, sir!
Is the Martian women joke again?
Bob Newhart and Johnny Carson, we need you both now more than ever! So good, so funny.
Two geniuses…I so miss Johnny Carson. Bob Newhart was incredible, some of the best tv shows in history.
I agree! I grew up with my dad letting my stay up late to watch Johnny's monologues that I didn't understand and Bob's 8tracks that were innocently hilarious for a 10 year old!
Just a two mediocre talkers
Low-key the funniest comedian there has ever been.
Tim Conway
@@trance9158 No Disrespect to Either/Both Fellas; but their Comedy Style is Different.. Lol.
Two pros feeding-off of each other...so cool!
Bob Newhart is a gem and one of the funniest men in show business.
These two are geniuses in the way they play off of each other…man, it was great watching this again after all these years.
What is genius about both of them is that they know how funny it can be to bomb when the audience is in on the fact that you are.
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Seemed to me got Carson got completely outplayed there, this was the Newhart show from the first time he slipped up and Newhart was casually funny in his response, and then Carson tried over and over , upping the stakes each time, to get a laugh and... nothing... even turned red lol
@@darrellbunyon Absolutely agree. I like the way these Old School guys seemed to have the type of chemistry that let you know that Carson certainly did not mind (and probably enjoyed) watching Newhart’s mastery. I sense that these two had great respect for one another👍
One of the true originators of deadpan humor. It's much more commonplace these days, but this genius was a pioneer.
Two brilliant comedians stepping on each others toes😂.
Bob Newhart is one of the rare Comics who can play the straight man and the funny man at the same time. Is very unique and we are truly blessed to still have him with us hope all is well with his health
Yes, Bob is his own straight man... that is not common... and cannot be as easy as he makes it look. 😎
Bob is a gem and Newhart is a very funny show. The very last scene of the last episode of the show is comedy gold and not to be missed.
His stand up monologues are comic brilliance. The Student driver and bomb disposal are hilarious and underrated these days.
King Kong and the first night security guard is priceless
Introducing tobacco to the colonies. 😄
The Grace L. Ferguson Budget Airline (and Storm Door Company) But not only for the routine itself - the surreal absurdity of the name gets me every time!
My favorite is "Bus Drivers School".
I have his first two albums (Dad bought them and played them so often that he could quote the set list from memory). I have never heard the "Bomb Disposal" skit, though.
Two pros at the very top of their careers. I love how Johnny fed Newhart lines and then got out of his way. I miss them both.
Bob's still with us, he's 93 now
It's a skill so many talk show host don't have, knowing when not to talk, Johnny was the king.
"....and then got out his way"....ya, I gotta keep that in mind when I see a joke coming....it's best to be gracious.
Bob Newhart is still alive
Johnny biting his lip to avoid laughing out loud! Pure Johnny!!!!!!
I didn't think this was going to be as funny as it was but I loved it LOL.
Fun to watch the gentle comedic sparring between Bob and Johnny, thanks for the clip! Can't believe its been 40 years since 'Newhart'.
wow these are two very funny and smart quick men!
Could listen to them forever
Loving greetings for Bob Newhart, exactly 40 years after this presentation.
Thank you for talking me back to a happier, if not better time.
Bob Newhart's comedy is so wonderful and subtle. Not many people today get it.
Ya he had a comedy album back in the '60s.
Brilliant extemporaneous comedy from both experts. Just excellent to watch.
I love Bob and I love Johnny. I never missed a Tonight Show with Carson. Now I don't waste my time with late night.
Agree totally. Today's late night is definitely not worth the time.
Newhart is hilarious and Johnny Carson was the best late night show host.
Two geniuses playing off each other! Clean and masterful!
I sure miss Johnny Carson
Wow, what an era. So thankful I lived to see these greats. Otherwise, I'd never believe they existed if you compare them with the world we are living in today.
Only Carson could have a legit great comedian on the show and make it seem like they were a team that worked together all their life.
I love Johnny Carson you were the best 🥰
Great fun watching two pros bust each others chops. Like and old time comedy team
Buck Henry and Mike Nichols allowed Newhart to be himself for his character in the film Catch 22. He was superb. His early stand-up stuff has never been equaled.
Right on! Loved Major Major.
HAHAHA! Love Bob Newhart!!! Once you start listening, you can't stop! Best is when Carson keeps interupting him with unnecessary questions, and he says, "I didn't know this was going to be a quiz. I thought this was a talk show." Other brilliant observations are Carson's mood after a monologue and how he treats his guests, and how his family became "Alsatian" once World War II began....I have cousins who made that distinction, and it never occurred to me that THIS was the reason! BRILLIANT COMEDIAN!!!!
Never been a Bob Newhart fan (before my time) but I really liked the rawness, and honesty in that exchange.
He managed to pull off one of the funniest, most epic final episodes in TV sitcom history when "Newhart" went off the air. It still gives me giggles. Legendary.
Comical banter warms the heart.
The interaction between Bob Newhart, and Johnny Carson, was absolutely hilarious 😂. Johnny Carson, I never Tried of saying he was and is the greatest Late night talk host of all time. There is no one today who can top him. Watching his rerun shows are the best, and just as hilarious from day one.
Newhart is a comedic genius.
Johnny is funny even when his jokes bomb. The legend. Newhart is brilliant always.
I love watching those two bouncing stories and jokes off each other. You can tell they are good Freinds. I loved when Johnny came on the Newhart show and gave Bob/ Sparky guff with Larry Darrel and Darrell. You know they are close because Johnny slide Bob's Nick name in.😁
One of the funniest humans alive...or ever to have lived. The genius of Bob Newhart will live for a thousand years.
Who would ever say !
Bob Newhart was a friggin' national treasure, and I will die on that hill. :)
Bob Newhart one of the best..
Forty years later and still so freaking hilarious! I'm dying here... LOL!🤣
I met Bob Newhart at LAX and he couldn't be nicer to meet. Love him.
I’m a Brit & I can tell you he’s still bloody funny today. 😀
Newhart visited England because you guys speak English 6:00
They are both in fine fettle. Such a pleasure to watch them work. Bob Newhart- genius.
Brilliant. Bob Newhart always breaks me up big time. Funniest guy ever. The best TV shows were his.
Johnny loved Bob Newhart. Not only were they personal friends but he knew he could count on Bob for a witty and entertaining segment.
I remember when his "The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart" came out in 1960. (I was 13 and we bought it.) This topped a Billboard chart. I think it was the first comedy album to ever get that sort of accolades. Got a grammy for Album of the Year in 1961. According to Wikipedia, it is the 20th best selling album of all time from all of the Billboard charts. Amazing.
He’s also the only comedian to win a Best New Artist Grammy (I think).
I had no idea about his albums. Amazing, indeed. Thanks!
The Marvelous Mrs. Maizel used Bob’s record as a story line. She found out her husband was stealing material trying to break into show business as a comic.
I remember being a kid and not caring for Bob Newhart’s humor but being struck by how loved and admired he was by fans and other entertainers. Now I cherish him and his work and totally get why he’s an absolute legend.
When I was in law school in NYC in the 1980s, the Mary Tyler Moore show came on at 11 or so for 2 episodes and then the Bob Newhart show came on - all reruns of course, and I got to know all of them. When our school did its annual comedy "Law Revue" the play started out with the beginning notes to the Mary Tyler Moore show and the entire audience - including me - doubled over with laughter. And what I remember is 2 episodes of the MTM show being fantastic and that they primed us for the Bob Newhart show.
(lol) I couldn't stop laughing from start to finish. I love Carson and Newhart, just love that old school gentlemanly white man humor.
The golden era of talk shows and comedians... Johnny Carson and Bob Newhart were two of the best. We'll never see their like again.
I have watched this multiple times. I love the comedic interchange, timing and improvisation
2 minutes out of 14 maybe . Should put some powder on that shiny balding head
This kind of banter never happens anymore. How I miss it.
This is v much like the banter between Seth Meyers and John Oliver. Or Nom MacDonald when he went on Conan. Or maybe something kinda like Graham Norton
@@chey6073 very much so.
Absurd. Of course it does.
Huh! I just watched this and it was appropriate that Bob would 'bless you', while interviewing with Johnny. He was a quick wit with that crazy dry humor. Miss him!
Man, this is so cute and funny! They were pros entertaining us. You can easily tell they were very close friends and knew what to do. Totally unrehearsed material. Thaks😅
Miss you Johnny.
Jonny won't see your post. He died. Sorry you missed the news.
Bob Newhart...you are great! Always liked watching your shows all these years.
Nice! Back when late night TV was worth staying up for.
Loved Newhart and Carson’s Tonight Show…real comedy.
You are a great communicator with courage and a lot of experience. God bless you!!!
Carson and Newhart, both great!
I think his ''driving instructor'' monologue is an all time classic.
Don't hear much about Bob Newhart anymore. He was a highly underrated comedian, one of the worlds best to date!👍😎✌🗽
The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart was the first comedy album to make number one on the Billboard charts and peaked at number two in the UK Albums Chart. It won two Grammy Awards, Album of the Year and Best New Artist. Album of the Year. Not a special comedy category. Album of the Year. I think he was rated pretty highly.
@@scrivener68 Back in the day, yes! But now, it seems he has been lost to history, and undervalued. I guess that's to be expected as time flies by.😁
One of the most famous comedians of all time was "underrated". Interesting..
@@clicheguevara5282 I'm deleting this comment if I get one more negative as I worded it badly. Ask anyone under 40 who Bob Hope was, and they'll say one of the all-time greats, ask them about Bob Newhart, and you'll get a dumbstruck face, he just didn't have the longevity I guess you would say that other great comedians had. I haven't seen any of his comedy series, or performances pop up in the last 20 years of watching KZhead. He's out here, but you have to search for his content. That's what I meant when I said underrated. I should have said undervalued. Sorry for my English faux pa!😎✌🗽
Watching Carson was like he invited you into his home while he was having a few friends over, and you got to watch the conversation.
His bus driver sketch was fantastic.
Talent. Neither ever had to use the "F" word to substitute for it, nor would ever have considered it. They respected their audience.
Bob Newhart is such a treasure. Loved by everyone. Thanks for all the great entertainment over the years.
Carson was always his funniest when he was bombing!
I’m old. I remember all of this when it aired live, and Johnny was younger…brilliant.
Loved watching Bob Newhart... so funny just being himself.
Two of the funniest men ever.
I love this! I used to watch Johnny almost every night. Bob Newhart’s shows were some if my favorite !
I'm 76 and been playing his Button Down Mind LP since '60. Still in good shape.
Bob Newhart had the greatest show final episode of all time. (The one where he owned a hotel in Vermont). Legendary.
It was a shock. I loved the finale. I was with a few people that just didn’t get it.
He is by far one of the best comedians of all time. Totally genuine. Not fake!!
Started watching the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson when I was about 16. Still fun after all these years. Never be another Johnny Carson. This episode with Bob Newhart is no exception. Enjoyed watching Newhart also.
I loved watching the Bob Newhart show growing up. It was on every Saturday night at 9:30, after the Mary Tyler Moore Show. Munching on popcorn & drinking an ice cold Tab. Would have loved to watch the next segment with Tony Gwynn, the best player the San Diego Padres has ever had! Rest in Peace, Tony! 🌹
The next guest was to be Anthony "Tony" QUINN, the actor.
@@johnwatson2887 Well, definitely time to get the hearing aide test done... OMGoodness, I'm so embarrassed! I loved Anthony Quinn also...so!!! ☺️
@@karenleemallonee684 No biggie!
Bob is too humble. He is the much bigger talent than Anthony Quinn. His TV show with Suzanne Pleshette and the other top notch cast members was one of the top 10 TV shows of any kind that have EVER been on TV - funny, intelligent, never off-color, extremely interesting characters that you cared about.
Have to disagree. Anthony Quinn received two Academy Awards and was nominated two other times. He received two BAFTA nominations and several golden globe nominations. He was/is bigger Star than Bob Newhart.
@SAL You Tube Premium Note that I didn't say Newhart was a bigger STAR. I said that I think he was a bigger TALENT. I am well aware of Quinn's awards and I have seen all of his films, plays, etc. I was never impressed, especially his live Zorba. We left before intermission. I must say that I wasn't impressed by Bob's telephone albums. You like Tony. I like Bob. That's OK with me to have different opinions. It makes for better conversations during which we can learn more about why people have different beliefs.
@Karl with a K Wow, Karl! Did Bob forget to invite you to his birthday party? He forgot to invite me too. 😢 Actually he forgot to invite me to EVERY party. Bob is a nice guy. I can imagine that a person who was known to have a "difficult" personality (Johnny) would like to have a friend or two who wasn't confrontational or competitive. Bob's wife was a daughter of Old Hollywood and was credited as being one of the nicest people on earth. I always found it interesting that the Newharts were best friends with Mr. and Mrs. Don Rickels. Suzanne Pleshette did marry a Hollywood heavyweight after she divorced Troy Donahue. She was a ribald and quick witted guest of Johnny's. She did some good work in some of her movies but her best work was as Emily, Bob's wife who was a combo of strength, brains, chemistry with the non-intense Dr. Bob, a fear of heights, and great taste in linens. But I don't think that Bob's career was because of any of those friendships. If we're looking for Hollywood friend/family connections being a key to career success, I think that Anthony Quinn would be the winner. He married Agnes DeMille, a stage and movie choreographer, who was the daughter of one of the kings of the movies, the director Cecil B. DeMille. Tony went on to have quite a few other relationships into his 80's. I've always thought that everyone can't like/admire/love the same person (even if it 's Anthony Quinn). If that were the case that one person would be too busy to work, clean up after the cat, watch TV, pick up the dry cleaning, etc. You like the performances of Anthony for your own reasons. That's great. Enjoy his work. As for me, I am not a fan. And I've seen his films, plays, etc. I would rather watch reruns of the first sitcom episodes with Bob Newhart. NOTE: just the FIRST sitcom - not the later ones. EXCEPT for the final episode of the final Newhart sitcom. The one where the person under those great sheets isn't the sweater wife. It's Emily, Ms. Suzanne Pleshette. Now that's entertainment. You be you and I'll be me. That is the way I like to live here on earth.
anthony quinn???? hahaha gomer pyle is greater than both of them,,,,,,
@@bill45colt Both Anthony AND Quinn?🤗
Wow...this is comedy! 😂😂😂 understated and somewhat cerebral and esoteric but authentic.
Visiting here 12 April 2024. Bob Newhart is 94 yrs old. Wow what a good age.
But why does Newhart reject homosexual special rights ? He's no illegal mexican !
Bob Newhart’s comedic timing was exceptional.
So simple and great!!