Happy Birthday, Bob!

Bob Newhart turns 78 today. Last year Bob added to his resume of actor and stand up comedian by writing a book I Shouldn’t Even be Doing This, a very amusing autobiography. He includes some of his stand up routines so it’s even more enjoyable to listen to his famous dead-pan, stammering delivery in the book on CD.

Don Rickles and I are best friends. I know that might seem strange to those who know Don only by reputation, but somebody has to be his friend. Just to make sure I don’t forget, Don gave me a doormat that sits just outside the front door of my house. It reads: “The Newharts: The Rickleses’ Best Friends.”
From I Shouldn’t Even be Doing This