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Newhart
''Newhart'' is an American sitcom television series that aired on CBS from October 25, 1982, to May 21, 1990, with a total of 184 half-hour episodes spanning eight seasons. The series stars Bob Newhart and Mary Frann as an author and his wife, respectively, who own and operate an inn in a small, rural Vermont town that is home to many eccentric characters. ''TV Guide'', TV Land, and A&E named the ''Newhart'' series finale as one of the most memorable in television history. The theme music for ''Newhart'' was composed by Henry Mancini. Premise Bob Newhart plays Dick Loudon, an author of do-it-yourself and travel books. He and his wife Joanna move from New York City to a small town in rural Vermont to operate the 200-year-old Stratford Inn. Although the town's name was never specified in the show, some media sources identified it as Norwich. The outside shot of the house is the Waybury Inn in East Middlebury. Dick and Joanna run the inn with the help of sweet-natured but simple ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Newhart
George Robert Newhart (born September 5, 1929) is an American actor and comedian. He is known for his deadpan and slightly stammering delivery style. Newhart came to prominence in 1960 when his album of comedic monologues, ''The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart'', became a bestseller and reached number one on the ''Billboard'' pop album chart; it remains the 20th-best-selling comedy album in history. The follow-up album, ''The Button-Down Mind Strikes Back!'', was also a success, and the two albums held the ''Billboard'' number one and number two spots simultaneously. Newhart later went into acting, starring as Chicago psychologist Robert Hartley in ''The Bob Newhart Show'' during the 1970s, and then as Vermont innkeeper Dick Loudon on the 1980s series ''Newhart''. He also had two short-lived sitcoms in the 1990s, ''Bob'' and ''George and Leo''. Newhart had film roles such as Major Major in ''Catch-22'' and Papa Elf in ''Elf''. He provided the voice of Bernard in the Disney ani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bob Newhart Show
''The Bob Newhart Show'' is an American sitcom television series produced by MTM Enterprises that aired on CBS from September 16, 1972, to April 1, 1978, with a total of 142 half-hour episodes over six seasons. Comedian Bob Newhart portrays a psychologist whose interactions with his wife, friends, patients, and colleagues lead to humorous situations and dialogue. The show was filmed before a live audience. The credits feature the Cooper Black typeface, after it was made famous in 1966 by its use in the artwork for the Beach Boys ''Pet Sounds'' album. Premise The show centers on Robert "Bob" Hartley, PhD (Newhart), a Chicago psychologist. Most activity occurs between his work and home life, with his supportive, although occasionally sarcastic, wife Emily (Suzanne Pleshette), and their friendly but pesty neighbor, airline navigator Howard Borden ( Bill Daily). The medical building where Bob's psychology practice is located also houses Jerry Robinson, D.D.S. (Peter Bonerz), an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julia Duffy
Julia Margaret Duffy (née Hinds; June 27, 1951) is an American film, stage, and television actress. She began her career in television, appearing in minor guest roles before being cast in the role of Penny Davis in the series ''The Doctors (1963 TV series), The Doctors'' from 1973 until 1977. She starred in the acclaimed Broadway theatre, Broadway revival of ''Once in a Lifetime (play), Once in a Lifetime'' in 1978. From 1983 to 1990, she played Stephanie Vanderkellen in the hit TV series ''Newhart''. The role garnered her critical acclaim, including seven Primetime Emmy Awards, Primetime Emmy Award nominations, three Viewers for Quality Television awards, and a Golden Globe Award nomination for Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film, Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film. Following the conclusion of ''Newhart'', Duffy continued to work in television, playing the original Maggie Campbell on ''Baby Tal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob (TV Series)
''Bob'' is an American sitcom television series created by Bill Steinkellner, Cheri Steinkellner, and Phoef Sutton. It aired on CBS from September 18, 1992, to December 27, 1993. The series was the third starring vehicle sitcom for Bob Newhart, following his previous successful CBS sitcoms ''The Bob Newhart Show'' and ''Newhart''. Synopsis Newhart portrayed Bob McKay, the creator of the 1950s comic book superhero "Mad-Dog". Mad-Dog was a casualty of the Comics Code Authority, a real-life self-regulation authority formed to assuage concerns over violence and gore in comics in the 1950s. In the wake of the CCA, Bob became a greeting card artist. In the pilot, Mad-Dog is revived when the American-Canadian Trans-Continental Communications Company buys the rights to the series. Complications ensued when Ace Comics head Harlan Stone (John Cygan) insisted Mad-Dog should be a bloodthirsty vigilante rather than the hero Bob originally created. Bob initially turned down Harlan's offer t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Scolari
Peter Thomas Scolari (September 12, 1955 – October 22, 2021) was an American actor. He was best known for his roles as Michael Harris on ''Newhart'' (1984–1990), Henry Desmond on ''Bosom Buddies'' (1980–1982) and Wayne Szalinski on ''Honey, I Shrunk the Kids'' (1997–2000). Scolari received three Emmy nominations for his work on ''Newhart'' and won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his recurring role as Tad Horvath on ''Girls'' in 2016. Early life Scolari was born in New Rochelle, New York, on September 12, 1955. He described his father as an abusive, "rageful man" and his mother as an alcoholic, and has said that their marriage was tumultuous. "They stayed together for the kids and also because they were hopelessly in love with each other, but they were totally incompatible," he said in an interview with the ''Toronto Star''. Scolari was active in the Theatre Department of Occidental College in Eagle Rock, California in 1970's. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MTM Enterprises
MTM Enterprises (also known as MTM Productions) was an American independent production company established in 1969 by Mary Tyler Moore and her then-husband Grant Tinker to produce ''The Mary Tyler Moore Show'' for CBS. The name for the production company was drawn from Moore's initials. MTM produced a number of successful television programs during the 1970s and 1980s. The company's mascot was an orange Tabby cat named Mimsie who appeared in their logo (who was borrowed from a local shelter and then owned by one of the MTM staff, not by Moore and Tinker, who named the cat), inside a circle surrounded by gold ribbons, parodying how Leo the Lion is presented in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer logo. All of MTM's shows are now owned by The Walt Disney Company through its subsidiary, 20th Television. History For many years, MTM and CBS co-owned the CBS Studio Center in Studio City, California, where a majority of their programs were filmed and videotaped. Most of MTM's programs aired on C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Papenfuss
Tony Papenfuss (born March 26, 1950 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota) is an American television and film actor. Papenfuss is best known for his role as one of the brothers Darryl on ''Newhart''. He was "my brother Darryl", the one with the straighter, darker hair. He reprised this role as a guest-star on an episode of ''Coach''. Before his appearance on ''Newhart'', he also had minor roles in ''Escape from New York'' and ''Firefox''. After ''Newhart'', Papenfuss guest starred on many television shows, including ''Seinfeld'', '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'', ''Murphy Brown'', '' Roswell'', and ''Providence''. He also appeared in several films, including ''How to Kill a Mockingbird'', ''Factotum'', and ''Sweet Land''. His most recent projects include '' The Completely Remarkable, Utterly Fabulous Transformation of a Regular Joe'' and ''Holiday Beach''. Of his role in ''Newhart'', John Voldstad, who played the other brother who never talked, said he and Papenfuss came up with imaginary s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Voldstad
John Ole Voldstad (born February 20, 1951) is an American television and film actor best known for his role as one of the brothers Darryl on ''Newhart''. He played "my other brother Darryl", the one with the curlier, lighter colored hair. Life and career Born in Oslo, Norway, Voldstad moved with his mother to the United States when he was 10 months old, after his parents went their separate ways. His first role was in a play at age 8. After graduating from Birmingham High School in Van Nuys, California, Voldstad studied acting in London. He lived in Minnesota and Texas before moving to California to pursue acting. His first role was in ''Switchblade Sisters''. Voldstad went to high school with the daughter of Hal Kanter, who got him roles in ''Bluffers'' (with Bob Hope) and ''Chico and the Man''. Voldstad also had roles in ''Stripes'' and '' The Blue and the Gray''. In 1993, he also appeared in ''Leprechaun'' with Warwick Davis. In 2003 he had a small role in the Robert Duval and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steven Kampmann
Steven Kampmann (born May 31, 1947) is an American actor, writer, and director. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is best known for his role as Kirk Devane on the first two seasons of ''Newhart''. Kampmann also had roles in ''The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me'', ''L.A. Law'', ''The Richest Cat in the World'', ''Multiplicity,'' and ''Analyze That''. Additionally, he was a writer for ''WKRP in Cincinnati''. In 1981, he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series for his work on ''WKRP in Cincinnati''. His screenplay credits include '' Clifford'', ''Back to School'', ''The Couch Trip'' and '' Stealing Home''. In 2012, Kampmann wrote and directed ''BuzzKill'', a film about a struggling writer who becomes famous when a serial killer steals his car and the newest draft of his script. Kampmann is married to actress Judith Kahan and they have four children, Christopher, Robert, William, and Michael. Writing credits *''WKRP in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Sanderson
William Sanderson (born January 10, 1944) is an American retired actor. He played J. F. Sebastian in the feature film ''Blade Runner'' (1982), and had regular roles on several television series such as Larry on ''Newhart'' (1982–1990), E. B. Farnum on '' Deadwood'' (2004–2006, 2019), and Sheriff Bud Dearborne on ''True Blood'' (2008–2010, 2012). Early life Sanderson was born in Memphis, Tennessee on January 10, 1944 to an elementary school teacher mother and a landscape designer father. He is a 1962 graduate of Memphis Central High School. Sanderson volunteered for the U.S. Army when he was 18 years old. After his discharge, he attended college using the G.I. Bill, first at Southern Methodist University for a year, then at the University of Memphis. He earned business ( BBA, 1968) and law ( J.D., 1971) degrees there (then known as Memphis State University), though he did not take the bar exam. Career Sanderson appeared as one of the mechanics and regulars of the din ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waybury Inn
The Waybury Inn is an inn at 457 East Main Street in Middlebury, Vermont, United States. The inn was built in 1810, and is one of the oldest operating traveler's accommodations in the state. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It is well known for its use in exterior shots of the ''Newhart'' television series. Description The Waybury Inn is located on the north side of East Main Street (Vermont Route 125), near the eastern end of East Middlebury village. It is set near the westernmost end of one of the major routes across the Green Mountains in central Vermont. It consists of a -story gable-roofed main block, from which a two-story block extends to the rear. A single-story porch, covered by a hip roof, extends across the front and around to one side. The interior is arranged in a central hall plan, with large rooms, extending the full depth of the main block, on either side of the main staircase. with History The inn was built in 1810 by John ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barry Kemp (TV Producer)
Barry Kemp (born December 4, 1949 in Hannibal, Missouri) is a television producer, director and writer, and a movie producer. He has written for numerous TV shows, but his two best-known creations are ''Newhart'' (he wrote the oft-repeated line: "Hi, I'm Larry. This is my brother Darryl and this is my other brother Darryl"), which lasted for eight seasons on CBS (1982–1990) and ''Coach'', which lasted for nine seasons on ABC (1989–1997). He also wrote for ''Taxi'' for four seasons and was the creator of ''Fresno'' and ''Delta''. Kemp's movie productions include ''Romy and Michele's High School Reunion'', ''Patch Adams'' and ''Catch Me If You Can''. Kemp is a 1971 graduate of the University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts. Before he became a full-time writer, he was an executive with the chamber of commerce in Phoenix. He originally planned to do ''The Closer'' for CBS at Paramount Television through Bungalow 78 Productions, but eventually moved to Warner Bros. Television wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
