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 Interview with Art Buchwald Oct. 10, 1983 Carol Channing discusses her perspective about being a musical and comedic performer Sep. 19, 1961 Interviewing television and theater director Michael Bogdanov Apr. 18, 1997 Jean Vilar discusses French Theater 1965 Discussing the Tennessee Williams play "A Streetcar Named Desire," with playwright, director, actress, and founder of the Black Ensemble Theater, Jackie Taylor Mar. 23, 1987 Discussing the validity and truthfulness of the film documentary "Cinema Verite" Jun. 1, 1983