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posted by Isabel Miller
Friday, Jul 19, 24 @ 7:37 am

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Absolutely and massive RIP to Chicago legend Bob Newhart.

I’m pushing forty, and I hate to say it but I’m afraid that my age cohort is probably among the youngest that really has a meaningfully large appreciation for Newhart’s comedy. I hope I’m wrong and Bob has an amazing legacy that lives on to future generations of fans of comedy, but I sadly don’t think that people under say 35 or 30 really have come across or appreciated his brand very much.

Comment by TJ Friday, Jul 19, 24 @ 8:20 am
Isabel & Rich - Curious to hear your thoughts regarding the Dan Seals departure from Intersect Illinois. Seams like a surprising move after all the momentum they’ve established.

Comment by Tripping Hazard Friday, Jul 19, 24 @ 8:23 am
Cool sunny morning. Perfect day for Friday golf. As kid I remember of Bob Newhart albums with routines playing all the time at home. Some bits became almost memorized. Much different—and pleasant— times

Comment by Annonin' Friday, Jul 19, 24 @ 9:19 am
Ditto on the great Bob Newhart. Seemingly, every Chicago Irish or German Catholic of my parent’s generation claimed some sort of personal connection to him, usually through his West Side parish, St. Ignatius, or Loyola.

Comment by TNR Friday, Jul 19, 24 @ 9:44 am
Waiting to see if the Sun-Times story on Bob Berlin’s shady fundraising creates even a ripple in DuPage County or if Berlin keeps on skating with no real accountability.

Comment by Protocol Droid Friday, Jul 19, 24 @ 10:27 am
Bob Newhart, just hilarious in a low key and in the shows often weirdo kinda way. I think a talent like his would be unseen now but we see him forever.

Comment by Amalia Friday, Jul 19, 24 @ 10:36 am