Bob Newhart Button-Down Mind On TV CD

A good number of TV fans know Bob Newhart from the sitcom "Newhart," and some older fans may remember the earlier sitcom "The Bob Newhart Show;" less people are aware that he had another show in 1961, also known as "The Bob Newhart Show," but in this case it was more of a variety/sketch comedy show. The material on this album was taken from the best bits previously used on that show, and as a cream-of-the-crop collection, it's a step up from his previous album. This one includes "Introducing Tobacco to Civilization," detailing the receiving end of a phone conversation with "Nutty" Walt Raleigh. There's also a look into how to tell your friend that his precious pet dog is a vicious monster (if at all), a speculation on what it would be like if chariot corporations in ancient Rome were run like modern car companies, and amateur bomb defusing. It's all done in Newhart's traditional one-sided style, and with strong material like this it's an enjoyable listen all the way through.

Liner Note Author: James Ritz.

Recording information: The Broadmoor International Center, Colorado Springs, C.

Author: Bob Newhart.