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entertainment2 years ago

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.

entertainment2 years ago

Bob Newhart's 'Elf' Role Reigns Supreme Over All Others

Bob Newhart, the television legend, expressed his enthusiasm for his role as Papa Elf in the holiday classic movie "Elf," stating that it outranks any character he has ever played. Despite his iconic roles in long-running sitcoms, Newhart fell in love with the script of "Elf" and knew it would become a timeless Christmas classic. He also revealed the filming techniques used to make him and Will Ferrell appear different in size on screen. Newhart believes that "Elf" stands in a class of its own and fulfills people's need for the charming and wonderful Christmas spirit.

entertainment2 years ago

Bob Newhart's Wife Ginnie Passes Away at 82.

Ginnie Newhart, the wife of comedy legend Bob Newhart for 60 years, has died at the age of 82 after a long illness. She is credited with providing the idea for the 1990 “Newhart” finale that included a clever callback to her husband’s “The Bob Newhart Show.” The couple recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Bob Newhart wrote on Twitter that she was their rock and they miss her terribly.

entertainment2 years ago

Bob Newhart's wife Ginnie passes away at 82 after battle with illness.

Ginnie Newhart, the wife of comedian Bob Newhart, passed away at the age of 82 after a long illness. The couple had celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary just three months ago. Bob and Ginnie had four children and 10 grandchildren. The couple's marriage was characterized by humor and laughter, which they believed was key to its longevity. Ginnie was the creative inspiration behind the dream sequence that ended Bob's CBS series Newhart in 1990. The couple was close friends with the late Don Rickles and his wife Barbara.

entertainment2 years ago

Comedy Legend Bob Newhart's Wife Ginnie Passes Away at 82

Ginnie Newhart, wife of comedy legend Bob Newhart, has died at the age of 82 after a long illness. The couple recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Ginnie is credited with providing the idea for the 1990 “Newhart” finale that included a clever callback to her husband’s “The Bob Newhart Show.” The Newharts met on a blind date set up by actor-comedian Buddy Hackett and were close friends with comedian Don Rickles and his wife Barbara. In interviews, the Newharts said laughter was the secret of the longevity of their marriage.

entertainment2 years ago

Bob Newhart's Wife Ginnie Passes Away at 82

Ginnie Newhart, the wife of comedian Bob Newhart and the person behind the innovative ending of his Vermont-based sitcom, has died at the age of 82. She passed away at their home in Century City after a long illness. Ginnie and Bob recently celebrated their 60-year wedding anniversary. In addition to her husband, survivors include their children and 10 grandchildren.