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Ruth Buzzi, the Lady With the Handbag on ‘Laugh-In,’ Dies at 88
The comedian, forever known for playing the frumpy Gladys Ormphby, also was a Broadway star and a 'Sesame Street' stalwart.
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CBS to Air Bob Newhart Tribute Special
The show, produced by 'Entertainment Tonight,' will feature clips and interviews with the comedy legend and some of his co-stars and fans.
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Critic’s Appreciation: Bob Newhart Was an Everyman With a Comic Voice Like No Other
The beloved performer claimed to be a "minimalist," but that was a typically humble oversimplification of a singular gift.
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Jamie Lee Curtis, Judd Apatow, Paul Feig, Kaley Cuoco Remember Bob Newhart: “Truly One of a Kind”
The beloved stand-up performer died at 94 after a series of short illnesses.
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Bob Newhart, Dean of the Deadpan Delivery, Dies at 94
A former accountant, he became an overnight sensation with the release of a 1960 live comedy album, then starred in a pair of fabled CBS sitcoms.
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Ginnie Newhart, Wife of Bob Newhart, Dies at 82
The couple recently celebrated their 60-year wedding anniversary, and that clever "dream" ending for 'Newhart' was her idea.
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Adam Sandler to Receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
The 'Hustle' star will receive the honor during a gala ceremony at Washington, D.C.'s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on March 19.
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David Davis, Writer-Producer on ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show,’ ‘Rhoda,’ ‘The Bob Newhart Show’ and ‘Taxi,’ Dies at 86
The Emmy winner was a key player on the MTM Enterprises team in the '70s and gave future 'Simpsons' star Julie Kavner, his longtime romantic partner, an early career break.Â
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Stephen C. Grossman, ‘Newhart’ Producer, Dies at 76
He worked on the sitcom for all eight seasons, then helped the American Association of Producers merge with the Producers Guild of America.
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