Comedian Bob Newhart, master of sitcoms and telephone monologues, dead at 94

Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian who became one of the most popular TV stars of his time after striking gold with a classic comedy album, has died at 94.

Comedian Bob Newhart, master of sitcoms and telephone monologues, dead at 94
Bob Newhart appears at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles wearing a suit and bowtie

Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian who became one of the most popular TV stars of his time after striking gold with a classic comedy album, has died at 94.