Why Bob Newhart Is Staying In Show Business At 91

Why Bob Newhart Is Staying In Show Business At 91

Share to Linkedin LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 12: Bob Newhart attends An Evening With Bob Newhart on February ... [+] 12, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/WireImage) It goes without saying that it's been a devastating time for seniors. For today's universally sore eyes, it's beyond uplifting to witness 91-year-old Bob Newhart still possessing the same wit, timing and love for comedy that's made him one of America's most beloved and cherished comedians for over 60 years. "The only way I could have imagined being in Forbes was if I had stayed in accounting and if I had gone to Enron," Bob said after answering the phone for our interview. "The Bob Newhart Show", which ran on CBS from Sep. of 1972 through April of 1978, and "Newhart", spanning from October of 1982 to May of 1990 on CBS, are two of the icon's most widely beloved vehicles. Last week, the remaining members of the two shows celebrated Bob and his legendary career via Zoom for an Actor's Fund reunion and fundraiser sponsored by "Stars in the House". Newhart — untraditionally for his age — still answers fan mail, writes new material, and hasn't lost his