{"product_id":"bob-newhart-isbn-9780806544564","title":"Bob Newhart","description":"\u003cb\u003eLong live the King of Deadpan! The first-ever biography of one of the most influential comedians in show business whose extraordinary, nearly 65-year run made him an American treasure.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy did Chicago-born accountant George Robert Newhart go into comedy? In his own words, it was because “he wasn’t a very good accountant.” A wise move. In 1960, his album \u003ci\u003eThe Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart\u003c\/i\u003e, recorded at his debut stand-up gig in a small club in Houston, won two Grammy Awards, was a multimillion-copy bestseller, reached #1 on the \u003ci\u003eBillboard\u003c\/i\u003e charts, saved Warner Bros. Records from extinction, and introduced America to the self-effacing, mild-mannered everyman with a deadpan stammer. His ingenious sketches of his timeless one-sided telephone conversations vaulted Bob Newhart into the big time. He didn’t rest on his laurels . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNewhart sailed through the 1960s with a busy stand-up touring schedule, an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning NBC sketch-comedy series, appearances on \u003ci\u003eThe Dean Martin Show \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e The Tonight Show \u003c\/i\u003ewith both Jack Paar and Johnny Carson, among dozens of others, and memorable supporting roles in such movies as \u003ci\u003eHell Is for Heroes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCold Turkey\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCatch-22. \u003c\/i\u003eNewhart cemented his iconic status in the 1970s with the long running \u003ci\u003eThe Bob Newhart Show\u003c\/i\u003e and would strike back-to-back sitcom gold with \u003ci\u003eNewhart\u003c\/i\u003e in 1982, which ran for eight seasons on CBS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThough he spent decades in the spotlight, Bob’s most satisfying success was that as a devoted family man—four kids, 10 grandchildren, and a marriage to his beloved wife, Ginnie, that lasted 50 years. This first-ever, full-length biography takes readers on a journey into Bob’s life and career, including his lasting friendship with Don Rickles, his introduction to a new generation of fans opposite Will Ferrell in \u003ci\u003eElf\u003c\/i\u003e, and his Emmy-winning turn in \u003ci\u003eThe Big Bang Theory\u003c\/i\u003e. For more than six decades, the laughter and the love for Bob Newhart never faded. This is his story. And what a story, what a legend.\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise For Michael Seth Starr’s Celebrity Biographies\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Acclaimed biographer Michael Seth Starr offers a fascinating, comprehensive take on the career of Captain Kirk himself.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, 30 best holiday books of the year, on \u003ci\u003eShatner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A comedy legend’s life and career get some respect in Starr’s detailed biography . . . Starr writes with equal admiration and analysis, featuring Dangerfield’s ‘duffel bag full of jokes’ and one-liners throughout his well-researched account.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eNothin’ Comes Easy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“​In 1966, a Canadian actor named William Shatner was cast as Captain Kirk on a low-budget TV series set to premiere on NBC. And the rest is history: As Shatner approaches his 90th birthday, Starr takes a comprehensive look at the legendary performer.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eNew York Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eShatner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Starr successfully paints a complete portrait of the legendary drummer, whose contributions to rock ’n’ roll, he argues, have largely been overshadowed by his iconic bandmates. With aplomb, Starr creates an intimate picture of Liverpool and Hamburg during the 1950s and ’60s that puts the rest of Ringo’s life (including his later battles with alcoholism and drug addiction) into fascinating perspective . . . revealing the nuanced and passionate man who was the backbone of the Beatles.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eRingo: With a Little Help\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Clearly the definitive biography of one of the most famous musicians—or, heck, people—of the last century.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eHouston Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eRingo: With a Little Help\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Until Ringo pens his memoirs (if he ever does), this biography will serve as the most complete and up-to-date telling of his life story.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eRingo: With a Little Help\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A clear and well-written portrait of a superb performer and a wonderful human being, with emphasis on the word ‘human.’” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eArt Carney: A Biography\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e​”TV’s beloved Ed Norton finally gets his due in a breezy, often incisive biography.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eArt Carney: A Biography\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The thing about a biography of a celebrity who’s slipped under the radar (comedian and TV star Foxx died in 1991) is that, if you do it right, you can, in effect, bring back to life a fascinating character. Starr, who’s also written bios of Art Carney and Raymond Burr, does it right . . . An excellent biography, respectful and compassionate about its subject and revealing and perceptive about American popular culture.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, Starred Review, on \u003ci\u003eBlack and Blue: The Redd Foxx Story\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Starr reconstructs Foxx’s life in a raw, honest manner, interspersing fascinating historical facts along the way. This well-presented biography will be especially valuable to those who were not around when Foxx was at the top of his game. Recommended for anyone interested in TV and African American history.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eBlack and Blue: The Redd Foxx Story\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A quick and fluid read, Starr’s book succeeds at bringing Darin the human being to life.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eBobby Darin: A Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Seth Starr \u003c\/b\u003ecovered television at the\u003ci\u003e New York Post\u003c\/i\u003e as a reporter, columnist, critic, and editor for over 28 years. He has written a filmography of Peter Sellers and biographies of Rodney Dangerfield, Don Rickles, Bob Newhart, Art Carney, Joey Bishop, Bobby Darin, Raymond Burr, William Shatner, Redd Foxx, and Ringo Starr. He has made frequent appearances on television including \u003ci\u003eThe Today Show\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Access Hollywood\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGood Morning America\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e The Early Show\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLarry King Live\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Extra\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Inside Edition\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Entertainment Tonight\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTavis Smiley\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in New Jersey and can be found online at MichaelSethStarr.com.","brand":"Citadel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48532129382629,"sku":"NP9780806544564","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780806544564.jpg?v=1773182760","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/bob-newhart-isbn-9780806544564","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}