# Bob Newhart on The No Agenda Show

Bob Newhart comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2010 to July 2024.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** January 2010 – July 2024
- **Related topics:** [Documentary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/documentary.md), [Ego](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ego.md), [Lou Dobbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lou-dobbs.md), [Speech Patterns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/speech-patterns.md), [Stammering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stammering.md), [Stand-up Comedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stand-up-comedy.md), [Stuttering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stuttering.md), [Verbal Habits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/verbal-habits.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Tributes to Lou Dobbs, Bob Newhart, and Dr. Ruth

- **Episode:** [1678: Stolen Cookies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1678-stolen-cookies.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-18
- **Time:** 2:59:34–3:03:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1678-stolen-cookies/chapter/tributes-to-lou-dobbs-bob-newhart-and-dr-ruth.md

The hosts paid tribute to several prominent figures who recently passed away, including legendary broadcaster Lou Dobbs and comedian Bob Newhart. They also noted the deaths of sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer and Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord. The segment reflected on the cultural impact of these individuals and their various connections to the hosts' past media careers.

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### Speech Patterns and Bob Newhart's Influence on Stammering

- **Episode:** [616: Jihadi Disneyland](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/616-jihadi-disneyland.md)
- **Published:** 2014-05-11
- **Time:** 6:32–9:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/616-jihadi-disneyland/chapter/speech-patterns-and-bob-newhart-s-influence-on-stammering.md

A personal observation regarding speech habits leads to a discussion about starting sentences with the word "no" and the physical mechanics of pronunciation. Reference is made to comedian Bob Newhart, whose endearing stammer influenced a relaxed attitude toward natural speech imperfections. The distinction between a stammer and a stutter is explored, with the former viewed as a unique trait for a broadcaster.

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### Shelly Berman, Career-Ending Documentary, Ego in Media

- **Episode:** [166: Monica Crowley's Stilettos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/166-monica-crowley-s-stilettos.md)
- **Published:** 2010-01-17
- **Time:** 45:51–48:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/166-monica-crowley-s-stilettos/chapter/shelly-berman-career-ending-documentary-ego-in-media.md

The career of 1950s stand-up comic Shelly Berman is discussed, specifically how it was ruined by a DuPont documentary that captured him having an angry backstage meltdown. The incident occurred after a telephone rang during his signature "phone call" bit, leading to a televised outburst that alienated his audience. The story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of ego and public displays of temper.

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