Bob Newhart was a mainstay on American television sets in the 1970's and '80's.

First he played a Chicago psychologist in "The Bob Newhart Show" and then he was a New England innkeeper in "Newhart."

Throughout it all Newhart was a genial but deeply satirical comedic force.

Michael Schneider is Variety's TV editor.

Bob Newhart was a mainstay on American television sets in the 1970's and '80's.
First he played a Chicago psychologist in "The Bob Newhart Show" and then he was a New England innkeeper in "Newhart."
Throughout it all Newhart was a genial but deeply satirical comedic force.
Michael Schneider is Variety's TV editor.

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