
Bob Newhart Reflects on Papa Elf: The Highlight of His Career at 94
Bob Newhart, at 94 years old, reflects on his role as Papa Elf in the film Elf, declaring it to be the highlight of his career. He fell in love with the script and predicted that the movie would become a beloved holiday classic. Newhart and Will Ferrell, who played Buddy The Elf, had a great time shooting the film, using forced perspective techniques to make them appear different in size. Elf went on to become a box office success and is now considered a timeless Christmas classic. Newhart believes that people are drawn to the film's charm and the way it captures the Christmas spirit.





