the number one was a comedy variety show which ran from 1961 to 1962 on NBC. the 2nd, other easily-known program, was a situation comedy which aired on CBS from 1972 through 1978. Neither is to become confused by having a series Newhart or Bob, other series starring Bob Newhart.

the popular CBS series starred Newhart when Robert Hartley, a Chicago psychologist. More characters in the indicate involved his married woman Emily played by Suzanne Pleshette, his neighbor Howard Borden played by Bill Daily, his coworkers and his patients.

It was nominated for an Emmy as "Outstanding Comedy Series" in 1977. Newhart was nominated for Golden Globes as "Best TV Actor - Musical/Comedy" around 1975 and 1976.

Newhart & Pleshette reprised their roles from either a indicate for the surreal ending of his late series Newhart in 1990 & over again when hosts for the section of the CBS Television Fiftieth Anniversary broadcast.