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"Something like this--" [sound recording] : the Bob Newhart anthology.

By: Material type: SoundSoundPublisher number: R2 76742 | Warner Archives/RhinoPublication details: Los Angeles, CA : Warner Archives/Rhino Entertainmnent Co., p2001.Description: 2 sound discs : digital, stereo. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 pamphletOther title:
  • Bob Newhart anthology
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Contents:
Abe Lincoln vs. Madison Avenue ; The cruise of the U.S.S. Codfish -- Merchandising the Wright Brothers -- Driving instructor (Pilot script for a new TV series) -- The Grace L. Ferguson Airline (and Storm Door Co.) -- Bus drivers school -- Retirement party -- Ledge psychology -- Rocket scientist -- The Uncle Freddie Show -- Introducing tobacco to civilization -- The Siamese cat -- Defusing a bomb -- A friend with a dog -- The expectant father -- On poodles and planes -- The man who looked like Hitler -- King Kong -- Returning a gift -- Buying a house -- Ben Franklin in analysis -- Daddy of all hangovers -- On trains and planes -- Modern witch doctor.
Production credits:
  • Compilation produced by Bill Inglot.
Bob Newhart.
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Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult CD Adult CD Dr. James Carlson Library CD COMEDY Newhart, Bob Available 33111004007981
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

It's a testament to Bob Newhart's considerable talents that his TV shows, particularly his '70s classic The Bob Newhart Show, overshadowed his comedy records which were trailblazers in their own accord. His first album, The Button Down Mind of Bob Newhart, became the first comedy album to ever reach the top of the charts, and it did so in 1960, when there were scores of other comedians, singers, rockers, and Broadway soundtracks vying for the coveted pole position. Newhart succeeded then, and his records remain fresh, because they were elegantly written, easily delivered, perfectly formed sketch comedy, the kind of routines that could appeal to all audiences, yet still contained twists and asides that proved how hip and clever Newhart was. This is the same trait that fueled his television shows, and while certain particulars of both the show and the records may have dated, the routines remain uproariously funny because of their construction. Newhart created a setting and existed within it, letting little details speak large volumes. This is apparent throughout Rhino's splendid double-disc set, Something Like This... The Bob Newhart Anthology, which contains 24 tracks from his eight albums for Warner Brothers. Since most of these records are out of print, this is a blessing for Newhart fans, but anyone with even a passing interest in comedy should check this out, because there are few comedy records that ever transcend time like this. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Compact disc.

Contains previously released material, 1960-1967

Liner notes by Judy Brown.

Abe Lincoln vs. Madison Avenue ; The cruise of the U.S.S. Codfish -- Merchandising the Wright Brothers -- Driving instructor (Pilot script for a new TV series) -- The Grace L. Ferguson Airline (and Storm Door Co.) -- Bus drivers school -- Retirement party -- Ledge psychology -- Rocket scientist -- The Uncle Freddie Show -- Introducing tobacco to civilization -- The Siamese cat -- Defusing a bomb -- A friend with a dog -- The expectant father -- On poodles and planes -- The man who looked like Hitler -- King Kong -- Returning a gift -- Buying a house -- Ben Franklin in analysis -- Daddy of all hangovers -- On trains and planes -- Modern witch doctor.

Compilation produced by Bill Inglot.

Bob Newhart.

Tracks from albums chiefly recorded live at comedy clubs.

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