Bob Newhart Acceptance Speech | 2002 Mark Twain Prize

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The Mark Twain Prize recognizes people who have had an impact on American society in ways similar to the distinguished 19th century novelist and essayist best known as Mark Twain. As a social commentator, satirist and creator of memorable characters, Samuel Clemens was a fearless observer of society, who startled and outraged many while delighting and informing many more with his uncompromising perspective of social injustice and personal folly. He revealed the great truth of humor when he said "against the assault of laughter nothing can stand."
For more information on the Mark Twain Prize, please visit: www.kennedy-center.org/pages/...
The inaugural Mark Twain Prize was presented to Richard Pryor during the first annual Kennedy Center Celebration of American Humor, October 20, 1998. The event was created by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Bob Kaminsky, Peter Kaminsky, Mark Krantz, and John Schreiber and is televised annually. The Kennedy Center is grateful to Cappy McGarr for his steadfast support of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor since its inception. Previous recipients of the Mark Twain include Richard Pryor (1998), Jonathan Winters (1999), Carl Reiner (2000), Whoopi Goldberg (2001), Bob Newhart (2002), Lily Tomlin (2003), Lorne Michaels (2004), Steve Martin (2005), Neil Simon (2006), Billy Crystal (2007), George Carlin (2008), Bill Cosby (2009, rescinded in 2018) Tina Fey (2010), Will Ferrell (2011), Ellen DeGeneres (2012), Carol Burnett (2013) Jay Leno (2014), Eddie Murphy (2015), Bill Murray (2016), David Letterman (2017), and Julia Louis-Dreyfus (2018).
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@HanksJazz 10 ай бұрын

I got to play piano for a corporate event and Bob was the entertainer/master of ceremonies. What I remember most is that we had a rehearsal/sound check in the afternoon, and he showed up in a t-shirt and jeans, and was the funniest guy, just hanging around, and super easy going. We basically just sat around smoking cigs and drinking coffee. That night when the spotlight came on, suddenly he was a stage presence you could not deny, and full of great jokes simply a superlative comedian and entertainer. His birthday is September 5, 1929 (age 93 years), so Happy Birthday, Bob🎂‼

@brandonparmer4009 Ай бұрын

@MrJimmy1953 4 жыл бұрын

It’s impossible not to love Bob Newhart.

@th1amigo 4 жыл бұрын

One of the classiest entertainers with a special sense of humor.

@greggseager4632 Жыл бұрын

Delivery and timing always impeccable.

@LordofDublin4 4 жыл бұрын

One of the greats, Bob Newhart. And not one foul word for a laugh.

@onceinabluemoon593 3 жыл бұрын

I love his deadpan humor. He's a class act.

@seymourbuttsesquire3252 4 жыл бұрын

I think this is the only time I've ever seen him laugh or even smile. He always says everything with a straight face.

@charlieakin8074 4 жыл бұрын

A true Class Act. Not so many likes , most of his audience has passed away . Most ,,,not all...

@theoakhills 4 жыл бұрын

Don Rickles BEST friend!!!!!!

@clieding 4 жыл бұрын

I am 62 years old and I still vividly remember listening to him on my Father’s LP’s (Vinyl “Long Playing” records) as a very young child. I have always loved Bob’s understated delivery; he has given my generation many many hours of joy over his long career. It was great seeing him relatively recently as “Doctor Proton” on the “The Big Bang Theory”.

@nickprohoroff3720 4 жыл бұрын

Still got it. Always had it.

@danerose575 4 жыл бұрын

I always enjoyed Bob - nice to see him being honored.

@ProfessorCockrum 4 жыл бұрын

Bob is the BEST!!!

@tommadane3550 2 ай бұрын

Bob is a class act . Period.

@stevebonafede2777 15 күн бұрын

He's the Jimmy Stewart of comedians...gotta love Bob

@artfernandez7127 4 жыл бұрын

Good on ya Bob! You always gave us your unique, low key, very funny, friendly and so human of your humor. Always loved your crazy phone call sketches you were the best with those. Thanks for bringing us so much pure clean joy.

@jaythefifth 4 жыл бұрын

I like this guy.

@bossfan49 4 жыл бұрын

I pity anyone who attempts to debate anything with Bob... you can throw numbers at him and obviously he can crunch them and throw them right back. Can't stump him with logic or language either. Super smart, super humble guy. Always pure class.

@tb1534 3 жыл бұрын

He is a true talent and treasure. I always loved his humor.

@BladeRunner-td8be 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best speeches I've ever heard. Bob has a way of making me laugh that is quite unique. His lifetime friendship with Don Rickles who I consider one of if not the very best stand-up comedian of all time is hard to explain. Their styles were polar opposite to each other.

@eenavid 4 жыл бұрын

i knew nothing about bob until an american friend came over to england in the early 70 ,s ,,and i discovered a whole diffrent humour ,,brilliant ,and a real decent guy ,,i always loved his toboco sketch ,,so yu kinda breathe it in do ye,,,ha,,

@ashhempsall9803 2 жыл бұрын

Opposites attract. Not so much in 2022

@stephenmccollum1391 4 жыл бұрын

Such a funny and talented guy So happy for his family!

@tommadane3550 Жыл бұрын

A unique performer who always brings in clean and classy comedy. To me he is a legend.

@snehithkumbla1807 4 жыл бұрын

I am here after watching a sixth season episode of The Big Bang Theory, didn't know anything about him, but the performance as Mr.Proton/Arthur is amazing in the episode so looked him up, what a guy, what a talent!

@A-small-amount-of-peas 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to see the Kennedy Center making these available for all to enjoy on KZfaq. Love Bob Newhart. In the early days of the Web i had my own personalised Yahoo radio station that also included comedy tracks and suggestions for new comedians i would never have heard of so I got to hear a lot of Bob's routines and loved them, a true master storyteller . Plus his best friend was Don Rickles so its a given that Bob is always funny

@ROCKKIZZ 25 күн бұрын

His Awesome! .. SAD Not even one Word about Best Buddy DON!!!

@wildman2012 4 жыл бұрын

We used to listen to his comedy albums in the 60s -- a comic original, a great guy.

@Laceykat66 4 жыл бұрын

I still do.

@luishumbertovega3900 3 жыл бұрын

The Joanne Woodward/Paul Newman thing just killed me, and I think Bob's wife laughed the hardest !!! Gotta love this guy, one of the all time great ones !!!

@ser9656 4 жыл бұрын

No one better.

@RipleyRattler 2 жыл бұрын

Classy and a Gentleman.

@Maliceah 4 жыл бұрын

He's so freakin good.

@tabathasheffroth7981 3 жыл бұрын

Would love to have seen Larry, Darryl and Darryl present him with the award.

@susanegley4149 2 жыл бұрын

When I am truly stressed, I watch his old sitcom, it's so wonderful, comforting, and nostalgic, like a warm hug. Just hearing the amazing theme song calms me. A very special comedian, and human, I am forever grateful.

@HEAVYHONEY1 4 жыл бұрын

pure joy

@ianredpath8359 4 жыл бұрын

Real talent.

@techielopez7678 Жыл бұрын

God bless you and your family, Mr. Bob Newhart!

@thomasdahl2232 4 жыл бұрын

Allways brilliant and original! :)

@casrdinks8550 4 жыл бұрын

My life! love this guy - Newhart!

@ojibwayinca8487 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my, I that last joke. Soooo good.

@NxDoyle 4 жыл бұрын

A master.

@twilightzonezone7638 3 жыл бұрын

Never a foul word or anything impolite-just a very very funny man...

@ashleymarks6144 4 жыл бұрын

Bob waited until he was about 70 and Tina Fey, however amazing, got her’s at 40 something. Makes one wonder if the choices are made for comic work or ratings.

@judethaddaeus9742 3 жыл бұрын

The Mark Twain Prize started in 1998. Bob only had to wait 4 years for it.

@arlenecerf8833 2 жыл бұрын

And one of the biggest tragedy of all time (comedy wise) - is the fact that Ms Joan Rivers, who is a true comedic pioneer, was overlooked and was not awarded with the Mark Twain Prize when she was still with us. Can’t think of a person more deserving of the award and was so wrongly denied of it. I have nothing against the likes of Tina Fey, Will Ferrell and co. but c’mon Ms Rivers should have been a top priority before them.

@anish3183 Жыл бұрын

Don't be stupid. There wasn't a prize when Bob was 40. It was introduced in 1998 and Bob got it 4 years later. Don't create shit where there is none.

@JustWasted3HoursHere 2 жыл бұрын

"Newhart" holds the record, as far as I'm concerned, of having the most genius finale of any show in the history of television. Whoever thought of that should have a statue made of them and placed somewhere in Hollywood for all to see. [edit: Apparently it was his real life wife Ginny who came up with the idea! Genius!]

@davetrumpet1 3 жыл бұрын

Bob Newhart is the best!

@mc76 11 ай бұрын

The most impeccable timing of any comic ever.

@chrismorgan9154 2 жыл бұрын

He was a class act, never disrespectful and funniest comedian.

@allanjacquadro870 Жыл бұрын

My favorite comedian

@garymcaleer6112 2 жыл бұрын

This man is over 90, and still ticking like an old Timex. And we remember that ad... Happy holidays, Bob & family. Just sorry Don's not around to razz you.

@tommadane3550 Ай бұрын

Nothing but class.

@edwinham4183 Жыл бұрын

one of the greats comedian ever

@ElmwoodParkHulk 4 жыл бұрын

❤️

@Historyofworldinurdu Жыл бұрын

Hello professor proton

@TheJPCatholic 2 жыл бұрын

The prize is great, but the fact he is NOT an Kennedy Center Honaree is egregious

@johnarvinsarno1937 4 жыл бұрын

my list for the next awardee. Amy Phoeler Wanda Cykes Gilda Gardner.

@theoakhills 4 жыл бұрын

3:05 I'm surprised the Secret Service didn't handcuff Bob. That's embarrassing. Bob lives in Seattle area. He has headlined Vegas for prob 40-50 years.

@northhavencreative Жыл бұрын

Buddy Hackett once said of Bob Newhart. "He steps out of the shower to go the bathroom, that's class."

@BenCotten 4 жыл бұрын

Here to see if anyone knows who Arthur is.

@Q247247 4 жыл бұрын

Professor Proton, of course.

@terrymckay1003 4 жыл бұрын

Art Buchwald.

@Alcagaur1 4 жыл бұрын

The next-door neighbor of Mrs. Calabash.

@jamesedwards2237 4 жыл бұрын

@@terrymckay1003 The camera panned on Art, right after he said that.

@jasonquinn2228 4 жыл бұрын

Best act since Attila the Hun

@MrTreylor 2 жыл бұрын

Professor Proton

@mauryrosenbergsmusicchanne743 2 жыл бұрын

I propose a new addition to the English language as follows: NORM (Adjective)- Definition: A singular iconoclastic consummate comedian for the ages

@justingilbone6386 Жыл бұрын

Good to know that the so-called "prestigious" Twain prize didn't actually lose it's prestige with Julia Louis Dreyfus. It lost it's significance many years prior, with obscure actors who are famous for half-ass supporting roles. Mark Twain would cringe knowing that these C-listers are recieving something with his name on it.

@secretasianman2531 Жыл бұрын

he was funnier when the audience was smarter; each member of the audience had to come up with the punch line on their own.

@donfarlan214 4 жыл бұрын

Bob pu fart

@tomitstube 2 жыл бұрын

very funny man, well deserved... the accounting joke, looked at the 2002 date and looked up the enron scandal, and arthur anderson, the accounting firm that helped kenneth lay and several execs cook the books... oct 2001. texas, oil country, george w. bush... deregulation capital of america.... and if it makes bob feel better, i think 4 states now pay unemployment benefits below poverty wages... my state cut mine in half because republicans claimed the economy was great... (under obama...) that same florida governor, who's company had previously been convicted of defrauding the government, and paid the largest fine (at the time) in u.s. history... rick scott. who just stole from the poor, the elderly, and the sick... but the company's still in business, and floridians decided to elect rick scott for governor, twice... as a reward for not being convicted...