Bob Newhart’s German Impression Is Incredible | Carson Tonight Show

[@Quantaur]

RIP Bob and Johnny. Thank you both for the endless laughs you provided us

[@NetCerpher]

I’d add Rickles as a true friend to both. My first non musical LP was “button down”

[@rickmiller1429]

Sadly we will never see their likes again.

[@kentduryea7109]

Why are you addressing Johnny and Bob to us? They are too far away and don't even know you?

[@jerrya6901]

On tonight show tonight The Gabrielle’s Angel Chorus, St.Peter with jokes at the gate. Jesus will be showing us some new miracles he came up with, and we have special guest all the way from earth.. making his first appearance tonight is Bob Newhart 😀😀😀

[@Anymouse6980]

And they still entertain. I wish for younger people to watch and enjoy as well.

[@peterjones4621]

Bob is 94 now and I'm so glad we still have him with us, God bless you Bob and I pray for your continued good health. ❤

[@Ron-d2s]

Been binging Johnny and just saw that Mel Brooks is 97, Crazy thing is Jimmy Carter is about 5 months away from being the first President to make it to 100.

[@MsMesem]

I've always liked Bobs' style.

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Sweet comment 👍

[@tomh3652]

He looks terrible now face is sunken in and thin. Dont know how long he has but I wish him the best.

[@kellycoburn8410]

😅go Bob go

[@pickenit]

I’m 56, it seems like yesterday my entire family was in the living room watching Newhart. I remember being in bed listening to my mom and dad watch Carson. God I miss those days.

[@dbf1dware]

I am the youngest of 3 kids. I was born in 1965. I remember when I was finally allowed to stay up to watch Carson with the rest of the family (after a couple of years being tormented listening to them laughing when I was supposed to be sleeping). I was so excited! And I was never disappointed.

[@trailerparkretirement]

Your not the only one!!

[@atlanteum]

59. The same - with me & Mom.

[@Sandedoremi]

Don't we all!!!!

[@floydlawson3765]

​@dbf1dware The best TV series finale ever.

[@arelyt]

Not only was I in the audience, May 1983, I am the one in the audience who sneezed and Newhart said God Bless you

[@rhuephus]

I thought that was me ...

[@A_DR]

No. I'm Spartacus

[@DrVonNostrand]

Calling BS

[@lizannewhitlow1085]

😂

[@mickdeedeefoster1234]

What a great show to be at.

[@jsail3351]

Truly the Golden Age of late night TV! May they RIP.

[@henrykujawa4427]

It's amazing. In the most laid-back way, these two guys have such a way with delivery.

[@patrickdowling529]

A measure of their greatness was they made it look so natural and easy.

[@CynVee]

Fifty years later and I'm still laughing at these guys. Thanks Johnny and Bob for so many years of laughter. RIP to both of you.

[@Iam.HOTSE.andYouAreNot]

41 years later 😁

[@Rogerla62]

Two classic comedians who were great together. The world sure needs these guys now. RIP gentlemen.

[@FOX007-um1wr]

I always loved Johnny Carson, and I love Bob Newhart.

[@magpatocx]

RIP Bob Newhart.(1929-2024).

[@humbleopinion1499]

An incredibly funny man.

[@mxplk]

Yes, indeed, Bob. Rest in peace.

[@airbrushken5339]

and another of my favorites, Jonathan Winters ... nothing but talent ... on Carson.

[@catherinebreitfeller669]

Amen ❤❤

[@JamaicaWhiteMan]

Sure, RIP, but did you actually ever find him funny? Must have been an acquired taste.

[@MrSkip7547]

They just don't make them like this anymore. Johnny is the gold standard for TV entertainment and Newhart a comic genius.

[@notintohandles]

Thank you for talking me back to a happier, if not better time.

[@Jamestele1]

I love Bob Newhart. Even when he's having a casual conversation, he manages to turn it into his funniest material.

[@bethbartlett5692]

Bob and his wife were Don Rickles and his wife Barbara's best friend(s). Rickles spoke of him often. Imagine dinner with *"the Rickles and Newharts"!* Don was a friend of my X husband, both managed by Sinatra's Manager, "Tony O" Opedesanno (Good People, for certain) I miss them, have such fabulous mems of the era and the individuals, (a few of the X too) lol 😂

[@erepsekahs]

'casual conversation.' That's a good one.

[@robertakerman3570]

It's ALL in His delivery! I was laff'n hard.

[@ncdave4life]

Bob is 93¾ years old. Sadly, he just lost Ginny, his wife of 60 years, seven weeks ago, on April 28, 2023. Please remember him in your prayers.

[@robertakerman3570]

@@ncdave4life TYSM

[@cyndiestafford3150]

Bob Newheart passed away yesterday at age 94. July 18, 2024. May he rest in peace.

[@eileenkilgallon4071]

RIP Bob Newheart. Comedy greats of my childhood, Carson and Newheart! Feeling old now lol.

[@1949cr]

Oh no. One of the greatest.

[@Edmond951]

@@eileenkilgallon4071 Better to have had them and lost them than to never have had them at all.

[@shirleymason3853]

@@cyndiestafford3150 yes I feel the same and am sorry for his family’s loss, may he rest in the peace of Jesus

[@benitafleming5359]

How did he passed away?

[@mortygirly]

I liked Bob so much. He felt like family.

[@nancydenick1875]

What i love about Newhart is that his jokes were always delivered as if they werent jokes. Made them even funnier.

[@Chris-op7yt]

is that why they have canned laughter?

[@owlfethurz8377]

Since this was on the Johnny Carson show, they had a live audience.

[@Chris-op7yt]

@@owlfethurz8377 : hey, you're right. makes exactly zero difference though. if either the host or the guest had to do stand-up or just deliver without free laughs provided, the crickets would be chirping.

[@naksookow]

Interesting observation and opinion here and I respect that. From my perspective, this exchange here is funnier today than it was when it aired. I believe the nostalgia of it all adds to the hilarity. Talk of stiff Germans and Vietnam era R&R along with McMahon guffaws off camera and two comedians who specialized in deadpan humor just makes this segment enjoyable and fun.

[@Chris-op7yt]

@@naksookow : i prefer that sort of humor on dead pool movie series. it's self deprecating and not racist.

[@anthonyjoseph4344]

We'll miss you, Bob. But there's one hell of reunion party up there for you. Thanks for everything.

[@jamlittlefield]

❤❤❤

[@ldark1773]

I d like to see again, Larry, Darryl & his other bro Darryl,

[@anitafraser4883]

Im 70 and for us it was his first show..The Bob Newhart Show. It was brilliant!

[@jforman4406]

Bob had me at "The Driving Instructor."

[@eskieman3948]

@@jforman4406 My mom passed that album on to me. It was hillarious!

[@tommywingate7186]

Yep The Bob Newhart Show was the best the other attempts were good but not quite as outstanding. I was watching a WW II movie starring a very young Steve McQueen NOT a comedy but Bob was a radioman and did his telephone bit on an Army Radio. Sooo Coool

[@carolbarker8488]

Over here in England too 😂

[@Gamble661]

Two masters at their art just talking....Bob Newhart was one of a kind in comedy. And no talk show host since Johnny Carson is even in the same league that he was.

[@jforman4406]

And Johnny, for me, was his funniest when he bombed a joke or comment, or an entire routine or the monologue. And then gives a perfectly toned, really lame reason for bombing it or faux lashing out at Ed or the audience. Hilarious. He is dearly missed in our late night age of political ridicule posing as comedy.

[@carm954]

Truly… That as close as I’ve seen is Jimmy Fallon, none of the others. I like to watch for humor, not for points of view and personal grudges and etc., and so on oh my good gravy… I don’t watch any of them anymore. Overall, they’re just not funny.

[@Gamble661]

@@carm954 No, they're not funny, or at all entertaining. Craig Ferguson (sp) was funny at times when he was on although I'm surprised he wasn't hit with numerous sexual harassment complaints.

[@carm954]

@@Gamble661 I like their sense of humor because it went beyond clown… Maybe it’s more relevant to the time?… maybe what makes a difference. Sometimes comedy isn’t about hilarious. It’s more about the way people do things. Bob Newhart had that down if you ever had the opportunity to see him in Vegas or in LA… He was unique. I imagine no one‘s humor suits everyone. I would take Jimmy Fallon over Jimmy Kimmel because I’d rather laugh and have to listen to someone’s political point of view. It’s exhausting lol

[@pauldriggere8300]

The laughter decibel levels in Heaven have increased substantially.

[@dianegardiner780]

I love that ... absolutely !!

[@CalmWarriorCoaching]

​@@meddy1Huh? Weird comment

[@MaxineCatalano]

What a lovely thing to say.

[@ContrarianDC_KAF]

@@CalmWarriorCoaching He's a troll.

[@s.terris9537]

@@ContrarianDC_KAF It has never been in heaven, apparently!

[@namcat53]

It's that perfect timing..the right length pause, the perfect inflection, the ability to create a great improvised story that make a genius comedian. These are two of the very best.

[@jguenther3049]

"Greetings, Bwana! . . . Oh. Is . . . is that what that means?"

[@DrTomoculus]

RIP Bob. You still make me laugh just as much as ever. So quick.

[@t5ruxlee210]

Johnny reminds of a grade school class when their favorite "craziest teacher in the whole school" unexpectedly shows up to be their mentor for the entire day.

[@michaeldownard7812]

So fun watching these bits of Bob. Been doing it all evening. RIP Mr. Newhart

[@johnwtobin156]

He co-stared in one of my favorite episodes of NCIS too.

[@anthonym.pacelli1960]

One of the funniest men ever, he works clean, doesn't demean people, just great material and a flawless delivery. A disappearing type of comedian.

[@seanmccann8368]

Except for using racial stereotypes and mocking peoples accents he absolutely demeans no one.

[@anthonym.pacelli1960]

@@seanmccann8368 grow up little boy it's called comedy, pay attention sometime

[@seanmccann8368]

@@anthonym.pacelli1960 Maybe it was in the 1980's? Today it's called ignorance. Back in the 1980's it was regarded as okay to mimic peoples accents or facial expressions or racial/ethnic/national stereotypes. Not done anymore except by a small cohort.

[@advancetotabletop5328]

You‘re only allowed to mock white males, right?

[@cultfilmfreakreviews]

hello Democrat @@seanmccann8368

[@daveconleyportfolio5192]

You can really appreciate how long 93 years is with a guy like Bob Newhart. He made me laugh when I was nine, and now I'm 59. And he was in the middle of his career back then!

[@dr.killmoretreeratologist8848]

I'm 58, and I've also loved Bob Newhart since I first saw him. His timing, stuttering, and pausing while performing speaking roles and stand-up make it all sound so REAL. His delivery sets him apart and above all other comedians. I believe Ellen DeGeneres realized this early on, because I saw her first stand-up on Johnny Carson where she pretended to be on the phone with God, and she delivered the lines just as Bob does. I believe that helped her become a success early on.

[@TheCoolTube]

57 and I couldn't agree with you more

[@ApartmentKing66]

I think he and the Smothers Brothers were getting their start about the same time...late 50s/early 60s.

[@frankbrodie5168]

Another 58 year old Bob Newhard fan checking in! Us folks need to work out if we all went to school together or something. lol It was probably the local radio where I first heard his material. The middle of the night stuff where they would put comedy tracks on to fill up the gaps sometimes.

[@stevenwright9391]

​@@dr.killmoretreeratologist8848ok

[@stephaniepinkney6044]

Bob seems so down to earth and approachable. A true legend. May he rest in peace. Thank you for all the laughs! Enjoy making the heavens roar with laughter! 🕊️

[@TheBloatedMan]

Newhart was such a great show, as was the Tonight Show. This sort of entertainment is long gone. So subtle and amazing. I could watch this every damn night again. RIP Bob Newhart.

[@jimmyjames2022]

Fun to watch the gentle comedic sparring between Bob and Johnny, thanks for the clip! Can't believe its been 40 years since 'Newhart'.

[@williambrandt9254]

I sure miss Johnny Carson

[@geepa1036]

You can see reruns of his entire show on the Pluto streaming network. It's free to sign up.

[@designingforyou]

My husband and I met Bob Newhart after one of his shows, and he was gracious, friendly, and he's just funny by nature. Even upon meeting us, a couple of strangers, he was very welcoming and acted as if we were old friends. He's always been one of my favorites!!

[@BeeFunKnee]

That was very fortunate for you and your husband. I would have loved to have encountered Bob Newhart in a public setting. Some things you never forget because they left you feeling a bit better. At age 13, me and a friend were standing in a line at the candy counter in the basement at Sears in Glendale California when he whispered to me, "Hey Marty, look how giant the guy that just came up behind you is". I pretended that I needed to see the wall clock and turned around to see Ted Cassidy("Lurch"). I knew it was him right away and I suddenly thought of something funny to say to him. In my most serious voice I looked him in the eye and said, "Hey kid, you here for the free popcorn too?" Then I 'innocently' waited for his answer back to me. He barely smiled and tried his best to hold the rest from appearing and he grew a set of sparkles in his eyes, too, letting me know that he got the joke, then said in his most Lurchiest, deep-grumble-groany voice, "Peeeanut MMMM and MMMMMMM'sssssss!!" Then I had to laugh and we spoke just a little bit. He seemed to be a bit lonely that afternoon, but I had said I didn't want to hold him "social hostage" or be a bothersome fan type so I had simple turned back to my friend John and then time marched right on. Later on Monday at school I had the bragging rights badge for a few days at lunchtime, and before and after school, too. That was back in 1970. I still recall it like yesterday.

[@seabertpittman7615]

​@@BeeFunKneeutf

[@bill9540]

Nice memory…and most people were humble like that back then…nowadays they push a camera in everyone’s face

[@NealB123]

Pure genius, both of them. Johnny put all other talk show hosts to shame and Bob's deadpan delivery was simply the best. Rest in peace, gentlemen.

[@dean3434]

Two pros feeding-off of each other...so cool!

[@patdonnelly9392]

Bob Newhart is one of my all time favorites! Always reminded me of my Dad. Clean, respectable looking, cynical, dry, and quick as lightning with a comeback. Met him once in person and he was so humble and sweet!

[@connieworcester55]

I met him in person once in FL. yes very humble, really nice guy.

[@pdoylemi]

If you have never heard his Abe Lincoln bit, go look for it - it's a classic!

[@pdsimons1]

You met your Dad once in person? 😜

[@debbyhathcock4556]

Two of the absolute GREATS!!!

[@beckycification]

Bob Newhart is a gem and one of the funniest men in show business.

[@asmith7876]

I’m old. I remember all of this when it aired live, and Johnny was younger…brilliant.

[@Hollandsemum2]

Me too. And when the heck did I get to this side of life 😉.

[@handbananaistherapist642]

Bob Newhart and Johnny Carson, we need you both now more than ever! So good, so funny.

[@robbiereilly]

Wow, what an era. So thankful I lived to see these greats. Otherwise, I'd never believe they existed if you compare them with the world we are living in today.

[@clubmogambo3214]

One of the true originators of deadpan humor. It's much more commonplace these days, but this genius was a pioneer.

[@marywells1197]

RIP Bob Newhart. I always loved watching his shows. He was hilarious and will be missed.

[@vmax4575]

Two brilliant comedians stepping on each others toes😂.

[@DEPoole-me3mf]

You are a great communicator with courage and a lot of experience. God bless you!!!

[@plumafina]

Loving greetings for Bob Newhart, exactly 40 years after this presentation.

[@diannamartinez8942]

Been watching Bob reruns every night for 60 years, and I’m still laughing! 💐RIP🙏

[@KenHenderson-n1c]

Johnny loved Bob Newhart. Not only were they personal friends but he knew he could count on Bob for a witty and entertaining segment.

[@woodennickel6148]

...and left ol' Bob here at CBS to carry on. PERSEID METEOR SHOWER: PHASE TWO 😹😂 The wagon driving job to the Pecan Pie Place is yours if you want it I am sure, Ol' Soupy.

[@OwlsEyelash]

These two are extremely talented comedians. Never punching down, never belittling anyone, never trying to pit one group against another to create comedy, great talent!

[@KeithBenge]

I never get tired of Newhart and Carson. They always make me laugh.

[@fyrchmyrddin1937]

They really demonstrate how bad their modern counterparts are.

[@OwlsEyelash]

@@fyrchmyrddin1937 Exactly 💯% You said what I should have added to my original comment.

[@Poisson4147]

👍👍👍 Going back even farther (? further ?) I never tired of Jack Benny's approach to comedy. He always made himself the butt of the joke, of the sketch, of the show. Even today anyone who doesn't crack up at the "Your money or your life" sketch must have noodles in their noggin (to use another old phrase). Eddie Anderson's Rochester could have been a horrible stereotype but instead Jack always let him come out on top. FWIW they were longtime friends and Jack helped "grease the ways" for Eddie, who was a *very* wealthy man at the end of his life.

[@lindas.martin2806]

Totally agree.I cannot get over how the comedians of today rely on expletives in almost every sentence and put this person or that group down, and when someone complains they act like the audience is a fault and has no sense of humor. Really the stations ought to give them a couple of warnings and then just throw them off the shows. Newhart really had a great heart.,

[@_PrimetimePranks]

RIP Bob you will always be loved

[@flukedogwalker3016]

A great man, a good man, a unassuming man. God Bless him. RIP Bob Newhart

[@onthecase1002]

If late night TV was like this now , I would watch it!

[@exrep0182]

Blessed to have been alive for those two comedy geniuses!!! RIP Bob 🥰

[@bethcoddington2150]

"I'm 3/4ths Irish and 1/4 German...Which makes me a very meticulous drunk." Comedy genius!

[@lesmac703]

That was a great line!

[@LenCabrera]

W❤😂 10:37 j😅,3

[@barbrice721]

Irish German English. Lol. But American. And Boy did I used to drink. Bought 1st house 24 years ago and quit. My apartment was over a nightclub. Lol.

[@asmith7876]

Two geniuses…I so miss Johnny Carson. Bob Newhart was incredible, some of the best tv shows in history.

[@davidbarrus2474]

I agree! I grew up with my dad letting my stay up late to watch Johnny's monologues that I didn't understand and Bob's 8tracks that were innocently hilarious for a 10 year old!

[@TNT-km2eg]

Just a two mediocre talkers

[@asmith7876]

@@TNT-km2eg Not everyone has the intelligence to appreciate it.

[@russelldawkins9094]

@@asmith7876 A gentle and skillfully targeted observation!

[@JohnKorvell]

Great fun watching two pros bust each others chops. Like and old time comedy team

[@danielhanawalt4998]

Started watching the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson when I was about 16. Still fun after all these years. Never be another Johnny Carson. This episode with Bob Newhart is no exception. Enjoyed watching Newhart also.

[@InChristalone737]

I have watched this multiple times. I love the comedic interchange, timing and improvisation

[@TNT-km2eg]

2 minutes out of 14 maybe . Should put some powder on that shiny balding head

[@gjk540]

The golden era of talk shows and comedians... Johnny Carson and Bob Newhart were two of the best. We'll never see their like again.

[@karenhallman6342]

Thank you Bob...an absolute Legend!💌💌RIP 7/18/2024

[@milosterwheeler2520]

Newhart was born in 1929 and he is still with us. I hope he is feeling well and still enjoying life.

[@MsOneaglewings]

The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson is a national treasure. It was the best.

[@rossmeldrum3346]

What I love about Bob Newhart's humor is it's so subtle, natural and casual, you don't even realize it's humor until it smacks you in the face.

[@Jamestele1]

Like a kinder version of Seinfeld, making observations, but not really ever being mean. We could use more of that today.

[@randyhanson837]

Newhart was kind of like Norm Macdonald. Quiet, intellectual humor that made it even funnier once you got in on the deadpan joke routine. Great guy.

[@charleslee1879]

That's true genius, isn't it? WOW!

[@reven-docta79]

These two are geniuses in the way they play off of each other…man, it was great watching this again after all these years.

[@paulpeterson4216]

What is genius about both of them is that they know how funny it can be to bomb when the audience is in on the fact that you are.

[@duncanbruce6424]

😊

[@darrellbunyon]

Seemed to me got Carson got completely outplayed there, this was the Newhart show from the first time he slipped up and Newhart was casually funny in his response, and then Carson tried over and over , upping the stakes each time, to get a laugh and... nothing... even turned red lol

[@reven-docta79]

@@darrellbunyon Absolutely agree. I like the way these Old School guys seemed to have the type of chemistry that let you know that Carson certainly did not mind (and probably enjoyed) watching Newhart’s mastery. I sense that these two had great respect for one another👍

[@charleslee1879]

WOW! What a pair... Some of the best I've ever seen. Bob is still alive... Be well, sir!

[@WORKERS.DREADNOUGHT]

Is the Martian women joke again?

[@thomaswschaller]

Bob Newhart - My favorite comic ever - His timing is impeccable and he makes it look effortless.

[@herbayum76]

Those two taps on the desk at 10.06...brilliant!

[@katharinebuckman2815]

A true Midwestern who leaves plenty of space between words for us to mull over the humor about to land on the next syllable

[@johnhalverson1133]

Bob is a gem and Newhart is a very funny show. The very last scene of the last episode of the show is comedy gold and not to be missed.

[@eljuano28]

Absolutely golden.

[@lynnmcculloch-m4h]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@artrogue4150]

Bob still with us and what a National Treasure!!

[@dr.barrycohn5461]

Yep.

[@bradparker9664]

Absolutely. They don't build then of the caliber on that stage anymore.

[@randomupdates4013]

Ugh the national treasure saying.

[@donnamealy4877]

I so miss Johnny Carson and his show. Nothing like it ❤

[@nbrown4205]

I am 74. I laughed as hard as I did way back then. Carson was king and nobody at all has replaced him. The closest one was Leno -- humor, not malice.

[@vassotsolakis8599]

RIP Bob, Don Rickles, and Johnny, comedy is just not the same. Today you have nothing but crass, swearing, over paid non talented fools. This is smart, quick and spontaneous talent. Thank heavens for these old videos, you can still get a belly laugh and watch with your family.

[@ShiverMcTimber]

His stand up monologues are comic brilliance. The Student driver and bomb disposal are hilarious and underrated these days.

[@tolfan4438]

King Kong and the first night security guard is priceless

[@youtubesucks8995]

Introducing tobacco to the colonies. 😄

[@mattlivingston2192]

The Grace L. Ferguson Budget Airline (and Storm Door Company) But not only for the routine itself - the surreal absurdity of the name gets me every time!

[@mikehillas]

My favorite is "Bus Drivers School".

[@davidweihe6052]

I have his first two albums (Dad bought them and played them so often that he could quote the set list from memory). I have never heard the "Bomb Disposal" skit, though.

[@jamesfmarquess6466]

Comical banter warms the heart.

[@pmafterdark]

I didn't think this was going to be as funny as it was but I loved it LOL.

[@AroundTheWorldWithEase]

When I was in middle school, my history teacher was Bob's cousin. Looked just like him. Same manners and personality. He played us old 78 recordings of Bob doing hilarious stories about history.❤😢

[@jessetellez3924]

Bob Newhart's comedy is so wonderful and subtle. Not many people today get it.

[@guyfawkesuThe1]

Ya he had a comedy album back in the '60s.

[@paistebob3163]

Bob Newhart is one of the rare Comics who can play the straight man and the funny man at the same time. Is very unique and we are truly blessed to still have him with us hope all is well with his health

[@freemagicfun]

Yes, Bob is his own straight man... that is not common... and cannot be as easy as he makes it look. 😎

[@campinggrampa]

Nice! Back when late night TV was worth staying up for.

[@victorbar-s5c]

Bob thanks for bringing lots of laughs in my life and I hope you and Ginnie back together again, RIP Mr. Newhart.

[@jonroux9291]

Newhart is hilarious and Johnny Carson was the best late night show host.

[@willrothfuss8470]

They are both in fine fettle. Such a pleasure to watch them work. Bob Newhart- genius.

[@asmodeus0454]

As an Australian, I can't understand why Bob Newhart would not have gone over bigger and better here. He had exactly that dry-as-dust, deadpan, and clever delivery Aussies of my and previous generations love. His on-stage skits were very funny and clever. Must have been poor advance publicity. Rest easy, Bob Newhart. You had far more Australian fans than you realised.

[@barbrice721]

He was a Comic Genius. I hope you get reruns. ❤

[@larryk5541]

Two pros at the very top of their careers. I love how Johnny fed Newhart lines and then got out of his way. I miss them both.

[@Navgearhead]

Bob's still with us, he's 93 now

[@anthonym.pacelli1960]

It's a skill so many talk show host don't have, knowing when not to talk, Johnny was the king.

[@markfoster1520]

"....and then got out his way"....ya, I gotta keep that in mind when I see a joke coming....it's best to be gracious.

[@BenDoverAnnTakeit]

Bob Newhart is still alive

[@davidbarrus2474]

Johnny biting his lip to avoid laughing out loud! Pure Johnny!!!!!!

[@ronaldengel-r8e]

One of my first albums was The Button Down Mind of Bob Newhart. Great Memories.

[@DBEdwards]

Brilliant. Bob Newhart always breaks me up big time. Funniest guy ever. The best TV shows were his.

[@r.mcbride2837]

Forty years later and still so freaking hilarious! I'm dying here... LOL!🤣

[@elaineculbert8594]

Bob Newhart, besides being very, very funny, was so mellow, so darned relaxing!! He had such a unique laid-back delivery style … one of a kind. He will be truly missed.

[@mtbass3413]

I remember being a kid and not caring for Bob Newhart’s humor but being struck by how loved and admired he was by fans and other entertainers. Now I cherish him and his work and totally get why he’s an absolute legend.

[@dough4297]

When I was in law school in NYC in the 1980s, the Mary Tyler Moore show came on at 11 or so for 2 episodes and then the Bob Newhart show came on - all reruns of course, and I got to know all of them. When our school did its annual comedy "Law Revue" the play started out with the beginning notes to the Mary Tyler Moore show and the entire audience - including me - doubled over with laughter. And what I remember is 2 episodes of the MTM show being fantastic and that they primed us for the Bob Newhart show.

[@maryserrano6448]

The interaction between Bob Newhart, and Johnny Carson, was absolutely hilarious 😂. Johnny Carson, I never Tried of saying he was and is the greatest Late night talk host of all time. There is no one today who can top him. Watching his rerun shows are the best, and just as hilarious from day one.

[@WendyQallab]

Newhart is a comedic genius.

[@jamesbowen8960]

Jimmy Fallon is not a good fit. Johnny was the best.

[@simonsmith3060]

Kings of funny awkward. Love it.

[@herdinglemurs]

They're playing three dimensional comedy chess with funny awkward during the interview. That's why they're both on the verge of cracking up throughout. Another highlight Carson Newhart video kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6PVfZ2ui8qpmdk they're playing the tape of the show here. It's much funnier the second time around, because you realize they're trying to play funny awkward to each other for laughs. They could title this one: This Is How It's Done, because you'll rarely see any two people conduct a funnier interview.

[@stephengiese7549]

Man, this is so cute and funny! They were pros entertaining us. You can easily tell they were very close friends and knew what to do. Totally unrehearsed material. Thaks😅

[@manofthehour6856]

HAHAHA! Love Bob Newhart!!! Once you start listening, you can't stop! Best is when Carson keeps interupting him with unnecessary questions, and he says, "I didn't know this was going to be a quiz. I thought this was a talk show." Other brilliant observations are Carson's mood after a monologue and how he treats his guests, and how his family became "Alsatian" once World War II began....I have cousins who made that distinction, and it never occurred to me that THIS was the reason! BRILLIANT COMEDIAN!!!!

[@OhYassYass]

I explain that particular branch of my family tree with "well the family name was "La-***, it was French or German depending on who was winning the wars at the time."

[@jenndavin]

Carson was truly the best host ever... really laughed... really enjoyed the conversation.

[@kraig7777]

Only Carson could have a legit great comedian on the show and make it seem like they were a team that worked together all their life.

[@MrNobody2828]

Bob Newhart...you are great! Always liked watching your shows all these years.

[@jambojambo313]

I’m a Brit & I can tell you he’s still bloody funny today. 😀

[@sgabig]

Newhart visited England because you guys speak English 6:00

[@pammienakh]

One of my favorites!!

[@gingerhiser7312]

My dad is German and Irish heritage. He says it's the German in him that makes him angry and the Irish in him that keeps him angry.

[@mikeconklin1567]

I think we may be relatives.

[@CookieCaspari]

I love Bob and I love Johnny. I never missed a Tonight Show with Carson. Now I don't waste my time with late night.

[@possibledreams186]

Agree totally. Today's late night is definitely not worth the time.

[@carolmoore6294]

Hello mudder - Hallo fardder "

[@terrypolen4241]

The late night TV used to be funny. They hit both sides equally and then you could laugh without being criticized. Funny people

[@vivianpowell1732]

I watch Carson reruns on KZbin late at night. Just like I was back there.

[@russelldawkins9094]

@@carolmoore6294 Do you think that was Bob Newhart? It was Allan Sherman - the difference is that Bob was actually funny.

[@waynzwhirled6181]

This is just wonderful. I'm so glad I clicked on it.

[@michaeljankiewicz9672]

I'm 76 and been playing his Button Down Mind LP since '60. Still in good shape.

[@carycomic1954]

This, for me, was Bob Newhart's most hilarious appearance on the Tonight Show w/Johnny Carson. And, of his three TV sitcoms, I will always love the original Bob Newhart Show (from MTM and starring Bob as Dr. Robert Hartley, a Chicago-based psychologist) the most. Particularly the second season episode called "Fat, Fit, and Forty" where Bob proved far less athletic than a 65-year-old female fitness instructor in a black leotard! Physical schtick or observational monologues, the man was one of the last and most versatile of the Old School comedians. Rising from smoky nightclubs in the early 1960's to TV variety shows and sitcoms of the Seventies and Eighties, and finally motion pictures in the early 2000's. RIP, sir. Your talents will be sorely missed.

[@Hollandsemum2]

The very last scene of Newhart😂.

[@jforman4406]

And such a perfect ear for dry Funny. ... The Martians were about six weeks ahead of us. Not a week (dumb) or a year (odd).

[@zachde5940]

Carson is so much more intelligent than your run of the mill late night host. Real conversation, insightful, and funny.

[@kathywilliams1694]

I hope the younger generations will watch these shows; the writing and guests are SO talented. There’s not much on TV these days.

[@GoddessNeith]

and he borrowed most of his best bits from Steve Allen.

[@frankmarone9540]

And he truly appreciated other comics.

[@eskieman3948]

@@GoddessNeith SMOCK! SMOCK!