Bob Newhart

Born: 1929-09-05

George Robert Newhart (September 5, 1929 – July 18, 2024), known professionally as Bob Newhart, was an American stand-up comedian and actor. Noted for his deadpan and slightly stammering delivery, Newhart came to prominence in the 1960s when his album of comedic monologues The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart was a worldwide bestseller and reached #1 on the Billboard pop music charts—it remains the 20th best-selling album in history. The follow-up album, The Button-Down Mind Strikes Again! was also a massive success, and both albums held the Billboard #1 and #2 spots simultaneously, a feat unequaled until the 1991 release of Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II by hard rock band Guns N' Roses. Newhart later went into acting, starring in two long-running and prize-winning situation comedies, first as psychologist Dr. Robert "Bob" Hartley on the 1970s sitcom The Bob Newhart Show and then as innkeeper Dick Loudon on the 1980s sitcom Newhart. He also had a third sitcom that was short-lived and initially successful but was soon canceled, named Bob. Newhart also appeared in film roles such as Major Major in Catch-22, and Papa Elf in Elf. He provided the voice of Bernard in the Walt Disney animated films The Rescuers and The Rescuers Down Under. One of his most recent roles is the library head Judson in The Librarian.


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as Papa Elf
Released: 2003-10-09

When young Buddy falls into Santa's gift sack on Christmas Eve, he's transported back to the...

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Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde

as Sid Post
Released: 2003-07-02

Now a rising young lawyer, Elle Woods is about to make partner at her firm, but when she finds...

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as Lou Sherman
Released: 2011-07-08

For Nick, Kurt and Dale, the only thing that would make the daily grind more tolerable would be...

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Once Upon a Studio

as Bernard (voice) (archive footage)
Released: 2023-09-24

Created for Disney's 100th anniversary, the short features Mickey Mouse corralling a gallery of...

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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie

as Leonard (voice)
Released: 1998-10-16

Young Rudolph suffers a childhood accident that sees his nose turn from the publicly accepted...

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The Rescuers

as Bernard (voice)
Released: 1977-06-22

Two agents of the mouse-run International Rescue Aid Society search for a little orphan girl...

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Catch-22

as Maj. Major Major
Released: 1970-06-24

A bombardier in World War II tries desperately to escape the insanity of the war. However,...

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The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice

as Judson
Released: 2008-10-25

While on a dangerous mission to recover the historic Judas Chalice, Flynn is saved by Simone....

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The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines

as Judson
Released: 2006-09-09

After retrieving the Crystal Skull in Utah, Flynn Carsen receives a map in the mail with the...

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The Librarian: Quest for the Spear

as Judson
Released: 2004-07-12

When a magical artifact is lifted from his library, a meek librarian sets out to ensure its safe...

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In & Out

as Tom Halliwell
Released: 1997-09-10

A midwestern teacher questions his sexuality after a former student makes a comment about him at...

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Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic

as Self
Released: 2013-04-23

Mike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr. and others recount the culture-defining influence of Richard Pryor...

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Hell Is for Heroes

as James E. Driscoll
Released: 1962-06-26

World War II drama where the action centers around a single maneuver by a squad of GIs in...

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On a Clear Day You Can See Forever

as Dr. Mason Hume
Released: 1970-06-17

Daisy Gamble, an unusual woman who hears phones before they ring, and does wonders with her...

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Hot Millions

as Willard C. Gnatpole
Released: 1968-09-19

A con artist gains employment at an insurance company in order to embezzle money by...

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All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra

as Self
Released: 1983-12-11

A Celebration of the great life of Frank Sinatra with song, dance, and many famous guests.

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Night of 100 Stars II

as Self
Released: 1985-03-10

This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited...

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TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines

as Self
Released: 1986-04-16

A compilation film of stand up performances and comedy routines featuring some of the biggest...

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Cold Turkey

as Merwin Wren
Released: 1971-02-19

Reverend Brooks leads the town in a contest to stop smoking for a month, But some tobacco...

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Little Miss Marker

as Regret
Released: 1980-03-21

Sorrowful Jones is a cheap bookie in the 1930s. When a gambler leaves his daughter as a marker...

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Five

as Dr. Roth
Released: 2011-10-10

An anthology of five short films exploring the impact of breast cancer on people's lives.

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The Rescuers Down Under

as Bernard (voice)
Released: 1990-11-16

A lawless poacher wants to capture a majestic and rare golden eagle, so he kidnaps the boy who...

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Decisions! Decisions!

as John Hobson
Released: 1971-09-11

A salesman and a sexologist have misadventures with plot development determined by the votes of...

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Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

as Self
Released: 2007-10-13

The documentary consists of tape of Don's show (never been filmed before), interviews with Don's...

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Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows

as Self
Released: 2016-02-21

The stars of America's greatest comedies - like Cheers, Friends, Taxi and The Big Bang Theory -...

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Dean Martin: King of Cool

as Self
Released: 2021-11-14

Dean Martin had a laid-back charm that made him successful in everything from big-screen...

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Marathon

as Walter Burton
Released: 1980-01-30

A bemused, mild-mannered accountant takes up jogging and a lithesome, young woman sprints into...

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First Family

as President Manfred Link
Released: 1980-12-25

When the First Daughter is kidnapped by an African tribe, the President must do what he can to...

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NBC 75th Anniversary Special

as Self
Released: 2002-05-05

A celebration of NBC's 75 year history, featuring clips of special moments.

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Excavating the 2000 Year Old Man

as Self
Released: 2012-03-01

A brief look at Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner's 2,000 Year Old Man routine and how it influenced...

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The Dean Martin Christmas Show

as Self
Released: 1968-12-19

A Classic Holiday Celebration with Dean and Friends.

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Thursday's Game

as Marvin Ellison
Released: 1974-04-14

Harry Evers and Marvin Ellison have been playing poker Thursday nights with their friends for...

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The Sports Pages

as Doc Waddems
Released: 2001-01-07

Dr. Lionel Waddems (Bob Newhart), a golf fanatic. is put on trial for killing his golf partner...

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Bob Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter

as Himself (Archive Footage)
Released: 2024-07-22

Nischelle Turner hosts a tribute to the late comic with a look back at his 70-year career,...

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The Entertainers

as Todd Wilson
Released: 1991-11-21

Bob Newhart stars as comedian Todd Wilson, whose act includes a chimp. Linda Gray plays Laura,...

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Don Rickles: Alive And Kicking

as Self
Released: 1972-12-12

Telecast December 1972, DON RICKLES: ALIVE AND KICKING was a huge ratings extravaganza for the...

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Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story

as Self (uncredited)
Released: 2002-02-05

The story of the short film from the beginning of the movies in the 1890s, when all movies were...

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Bob Newhart: Off the Record

as uncredited
Released: 1992-04-12

Bob Newhart stars in the hilarious hour-long stand-up special. Taped at Pasadena's landmark...

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Yesterday's Tomorrows

as Self
Released: 1999-08-09

Showtime's "In the 20th Century" is a millennium-related series of feature-length documentaries...

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Rickles... On the Loose

as Self
Released: 1986-08-23

Special featuring Don Rickles in his live comedy act at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas, mixed...

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George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business

as Self
Released: 1983-09-19

An all-star celebrity tribute to celebrate George Burns 80th Anniversary in show business.

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Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned

as uncredited
Released: 2005-07-20

“Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned” traces the life and career of the quiet comedian, who gained fame from...

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Christmas with Crosby & Kate

as Himself
Released: 1966-12-24

The holidays just wouldn't be the holidays without Mr. White Christmas himself - Bing Crosby....

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Bob Newhart: Button-Down Concert

as Self
Released: 1992-04-12

Bob Newhart comedy sketches

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The Daily Show

as Self
First aired: 1996-07-22

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

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NCIS

as Dr. Walter Magnus
First aired: 2003-09-23

From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, a team of special agents...

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The Simpsons

as Bob Newhart (voice)
First aired: 1989-12-17

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday...

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Young Sheldon

as Professor Proton
First aired: 2017-09-25

The early life of child genius Sheldon Cooper, later seen in The Big Bang Theory.

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self
First aired: 1962-10-01

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight...

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self - Guest Host
First aired: 1962-10-01

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight...

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Desperate Housewives

as Morty Flickman
First aired: 2004-10-03

Looking down on her friends and family isn't a way of life for Mary Alice Young... it's a way of...

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The Big Bang Theory

as Arthur Jeffries
First aired: 2007-09-24

Physicists Leonard and Sheldon find their nerd-centric social circle with pals Howard and Raj...

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Conan

as Self
First aired: 2010-11-08

A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien.

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Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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ER

as Ben Hollander
First aired: 1994-09-19

ER explores the inner workings of an urban teaching hospital and the critical issues faced by...

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The View

as Self
First aired: 1997-08-11

ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin,...

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The Dick Cavett Show

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1968-06-06

The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various...

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What's My Line?

as Self - Mystery Guest
First aired: 1950-02-02

Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while...

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Late Night with David Letterman

as Self
First aired: 1982-02-01

Late Night with David Letterman is a nightly hour-long comedy talk show on NBC that was created...

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Late Night with Conan O'Brien

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1993-09-13

Late Night with Conan O'Brien is an American late-night talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien that...

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Newhart

as Robert Hartley
First aired: 1982-10-02

Dick Loudon and his wife Joanna decide to leave life in New York City and buy a little inn in...

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Newhart

as Dick Loudon
First aired: 1982-10-02

Dick Loudon and his wife Joanna decide to leave life in New York City and buy a little inn in...

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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

as uncredited
First aired: 1992-05-25

Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.

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The Ellen DeGeneres Show

as Self
First aired: 2003-09-08

The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show...

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The Carol Burnett Show

as Self
First aired: 1967-09-11

The Carol Burnett Show is an American variety/sketch comedy television show starring Carol...

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The Librarians

as Judson
First aired: 2014-12-07

A group of librarians set off on adventures in an effort to save mysterious, ancient artifacts....

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The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

as Gerald Swinney
First aired: 1962-09-20

A continuation of the anthology series “Alfred Hitchcock Presents”, hosted by the master of...

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Hot in Cleveland

as Bob Sr.
First aired: 2010-06-16

Three fabulous, eccentric, LA best friends of a certain age have their lives changed forever...

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Murphy Brown

as Dr. Bob Hartley
First aired: 1988-11-14

Murphy Brown (Candice Bergen) is a recovering alcoholic who returns to the fictional...

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The Ed Sullivan Show

as Comedian
First aired: 1948-06-20

The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June...

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The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self
First aired: 1948-06-20

The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June...

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The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self - Comedian
First aired: 1948-06-20

The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June...

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Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Nominee
First aired: 1944-01-20

An annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and...

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The Bob Newhart Show

as Robert Hartley
First aired: 1972-09-16

The Bob Newhart Show is an American situation comedy produced by MTM Enterprises, which aired...

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Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

as Self
First aired: 1967-09-09

An American sketch comedy television program hosted by comedians Dan Rowan and Dick Martin.

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The Bob Hope Show

as Self
First aired: 1950-04-09

The Bob Hope Show hosted by Bob Hope, debuted on April 9, 1950. During the 1952-1953 season, NBC...

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The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

as Self
First aired: 1956-10-05

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show is an American variety series hosted by Dinah Shore, and broadcast on...

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The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

as Self
First aired: 1969-01-22

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour is an American network television music and comedy variety show...

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Dinah!

as Self
First aired: 1974-10-21

Dinah's show premiered 9 September 1974 and continued through to 4 September 1981. She started...

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The Hollywood Palace

as Self - Comedian
First aired: 1964-01-04

The Hollywood Palace is an hour-long American television variety show that was broadcast weekly...

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George & Leo

as George Stoody
First aired: 1997-09-15

George & Leo is a short-lived American sitcom starring Bob Newhart and Judd Hirsch. Set on...

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Committed

as Blinky
First aired: 2005-01-04

Committed is a television sitcom that aired on NBC as a midseason replacement from January 4 to...

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The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

as Self - Cameo
First aired: 1967-02-05

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour is an American comedy and variety show hosted by the Smothers...

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The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

as Self
First aired: 1967-02-05

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour is an American comedy and variety show hosted by the Smothers...

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Bob

as Bob McKay
First aired: 1992-09-18

Bob is an American television situation comedy which ran on CBS from September 18, 1992 until...

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This Week

as uncredited
First aired: 1981-11-15

ABC's Sunday morning political affairs program, currently hosted by George Stephanopoulos.

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Inside Comedy

as Self
First aired: 2012-01-26

Half hour comedy documentary series from veteran funny-man David Steinberg and Steve Carell...

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The Holiday Movies That Made Us

as Self (archive footage)
First aired: 2020-12-01

Unwrap the real stories behind these iconic Christmas blockbusters, thanks to insider interviews...

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Captain Nice

as Lloyd Larchmont
First aired: 1967-01-09

Carter Nash was a chemist in a police department who discovered a liquid which could turn him...

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MADtv

as Self - Special Guest
First aired: 1995-10-14

MADtv is an American sketch comedy television series originally inspired by Mad magazine. The...

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Playboy After Dark

as uncredited
First aired: 1969-01-18

Playboy After Dark is an American television show hosted by Hugh Hefner. It aired in syndication...

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The Judy Garland Show

as Self
First aired: 1963-12-08

The Judy Garland Show is an American musical variety television series that aired on CBS on...

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The Emmy Awards

as Self
First aired: 1949-01-25

An annual awards ceremony honoring the best in U.S. prime time television programming as chosen...

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Bob Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter

as Himself
First aired: 2024-07-22

Nischelle Turner hosts a tribute to the late comic with a look back at his 70-year career,...

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Insight

as God
First aired: 1960-10-02

Insight is an American religious-themed weekly anthology series that aired in syndication from...

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Insight

as Marvin
First aired: 1960-10-02

Insight is an American religious-themed weekly anthology series that aired in syndication from...

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