I Shouldn't Even Be Doing This! : And Other Things That Strike Me As Funny (CD-Audio)

from indygo88

I remember the Bob Newhart show as kind of a background TV program as I was growing up. The adults watched it, but I was too young to appreciate it at the time, & it was something I associated with the Mary Tyler Moore Show. And then I have somewhat newer memories of commercials for the more-rece...

from JoeVaughan

I enjoyed this humorous look into the adult life of Bob Newhart. I learned some interesting things about his stand-up career and his famous monologues. I would place him right up there near the top of the comedians' hall of fame. Current day "humorists" seem to think that they have to be overtly ...

from jolovessnow

This book is very low key like Bob Newhart's comedy. Much of it is retelling his stand-up acts and highlights from his TV shows and movies. Since I am such a big fan, this material was not new for me. There is a little insight into Bob's life and career. I was a little disappointed but I still lo...

from alanna1122

I basically enjoyed this book, though - I really wish (and had thought I was going to get) more of an autobiography than I did. This is a memoir that is studded from beginning to end with long chunks of comedy routines Newhart has performed over the years. Sometimes he even recounts routines of h...

from MrsLee

While I enjoyed reading this book, I found it a little disjointed. It felt a bit as if the author was uncomfortable sharing his life in it. The comedy sketches fell flat for me on paper. I enjoy Newhart's deadpan delivery, his exquisite timing, and that doesn't come through on paper. Still there ...