Bob Newhart

Bob Newhart (born September 5, 1929), is an American stand-up comedian and actor.

Persona

Newhart is known for his deadpan delivery and a slight stammer which early on he incorporated into the persona around which he built a successful career.

Related Topics:
Deadpan - Stammer

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Several of his funniest bits involve hearing one half of a conversation as he spoke to someone over the phone. For example, in a routine called King Kong, a rookie security guard at the Empire State Building seeks guidance as to how to deal with the monster who is "taking up 19 or 20 storeys, depending on whether there is a 13th storey". He assures his boss he has looked in the manual "under 'ape' and 'ape's toes'".

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