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The actor and comedian, Bob Newhart was born in Oak Park, Illinois on September 29, 1929 but later found himself in Chicago were he attended Loyola University. He was the star of The Bob Newhart Show in the 1970's and Newhart in the 1980's.

While originally an accountant, he had a hobby of doing comedy routines on the radio. Warner Brothers heard a demo tape of Bob and was truely impressed. They signed him to record a comedy album although he'd never before performed on concert stage. His first album was The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart and the success was astounding. It was only the beginning. Bob went on to star in his own show and made frequent guest appearances on popular television shows.

More Bob Newhart facts:
Married Virgina Quinn in 1963
Fathered four children, Robert, Timothy, Jennifer and Courtney
Served in 1952-1954 in the US army

Awards:
Emmy Award, 1962
George Foster Peabody Award, 1962
Sword of Loyola Award, 1975
Inducted into the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Hall Fame, 1993

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