Bob Newhart, sitcom pioneer and beloved 'Elf' actor, dies at 94
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Bob Newhart, the deadpan comedy legend behind “The Bob Newhart Show” and “Newhart" — known to a newer generation for his role as Papa Elf in "Elf" — died Thursday.
Bob Newhart, the deadpan comedy legend behind “The Bob Newhart Show” and “Newhart" — known to a newer generation for his role as Papa Elf in "Elf" — died Thursday.