00 / 00 Bob Newhart discusses his comedic craft BROADCAST: Apr. 13, 1960 | DURATION: 00:19:50 Synopsis Comedian and actor Bob Newhart discusses his career and his life before becoming a comedian; excerpt from his stand-up performance is played. Details Broadcast Date Apr. 13, 1960 Physical Format 1 sound tape reel (ca. 27 min.) : 7 in. Duration 19 minutes, 50 seconds Digital Format WAV Ownership The Chicago History Museum Language English Topics Film Comedy, Satire Theater People Actors Tags WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Newhart, Robert (Bob), 1929---Interviews Comedian--Interviews Comedy, Motion picture actors--United States--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Newhart, Robert (Bob), 1929-,-- interviewee Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Related Programs Interviewing director and acting coach Peter Wood and Theatre School of DePaul University alumna and Chicago theater historian Lucille Strauss Aug. 24, 1988 Jackie "Moms" Mabley talks about her life and career as a comedian ; part 2 Jun. 13, 1961 Marcel Ophuls discusses his documentary films Apr. 30, 1984 H. E. F. (Shag) Donahue and Nelson Algren discuss "Conversations with Nelson Algren" Nov. 1, 1964 Interviewing actor Yves Montand while Studs was in Paris, France ; part 1 Dec. 1, 1962 Interview with David Mamet Nov. 14, 1977