The Bob Newhart Show (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Series · ★ 9
Released in 1961, The Bob Newhart Show is a comedy series.
What it’s about. The Bob Newhart Show is an American comedy variety show starring comedian Bob Newhart. It originally ran from October 1961 through June 1962 on NBC, airing on Wednesday nights at 10pm Eastern time, immediately following Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall. The variety show was sponsored by Kraft Foods's Sealtest Dairy division. The show was awarded the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Program Achievement in the Field of Humor in 1962. It was also nominated for the Writing Achievement in Comedy Award for Roland Kibbee, Bob Newhart, Don Hinkley, Milt Rosen, Ernest Chambers, Dean Hargrove, Robert Kaufman, Norm Liebmann, Charles Sherman, Howard Snyder and Larry Siegel, but they lost to Carl Reiner for The Dick Van Dyke Show. The show also won a Peabody Award in 1961.
Who’s in it. The Bob Newhart Show stars Bob Newhart as Self - Host, Joe Flynn as Self, Jackie Joseph as Self and Cliff Norton as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Bob Newhart Show sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bob Newhart Show page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bob Newhart Show tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bob Newhart Show (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bob Newhart Show change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bob Newhart Show worth watching?
- The Bob Newhart Show holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Bob Newhart Show?
- The Bob Newhart Show stars Bob Newhart, Joe Flynn, Jackie Joseph and Cliff Norton.
- When was The Bob Newhart Show released?
- The Bob Newhart Show was released in 1961.