Newhart
Approval Rate: 92%
Reviews 35
by skyler_101
Sun Sep 25 2011I didn't care for this format of the program at all. The concept of Bob divorcing Emily and having a married life with another woman sent chills down my spine. It felt like as if he was cheating. It is a shame because Bob and Emily seemed like a real couple that mutually cared for each other. But obviously Bob wasn't happy in his marriage with Emily and wanted out. So he settled for a model-type blonde as his new wife. And new a life to match. And new friends that seemed like clone characters from "Green Acres". I guess he "needed" to have those people around him as a result of spending a good six years of being with nutcases as a professional. And it was no surprise that he switched careers and became a writer (and later the creator of a comic book named Mad Dog). Afterall, writing is good therapy. And speaking about writing, this format was terrible in that regard. It seemed like a knock-off of the hugely successful "Green Acres". And why settle for the knock-off? The original was so... Read more
by cindy01
Fri Apr 17 2009Great sitcom! The various cast members were all talented and funny. And the show remained interesting even as it dealt with cast changes. In my opinion Larry, Darryl, and Darryl steal every scene they're in.
by spike65
Wed Apr 09 2008Five stars overall. The best show featuring Bob Newhart. His hot wife was a bit ludicrous though. Same goes for Suzanne Pleschette as his wife on the first series. There was a tendency for the show to push a particular schtick too frequently but other than that it was an excellent sitcom. It survived a lot of cast changes pretty well and just kept rolling along. Since I have probably seen every episode I don't know if I want to watch it in reruns. The final episode was brilliant.
by mjhmurphy
Fri Jan 18 2008Good PC version of Archie Bunker.
by misspackrat4je_sus
Wed Dec 19 2007This show has a great ensemble cast, with characters of varying personalities, and good old-fashioned fun to watch.
by molfan
Mon Aug 27 2007Good show. Newhart takes place in New England where Dick and his wife own an Inn. There are some good characters in this show. Bob Newhart plays the staight man to the other characters. There are Larry and his brothers, Darryl,and his other brother Darryl.Both the brothers never talked until the very last show. the spoiled Stephanie, who came from a rich family and ended up working as a maid at the inn.We liked this show when it was on. the very last show of the series was pretty neat when they tied it in with Bob Newharts first show from the 70s with Suzanne Phleshette.!
by jamie_mcbain
Sun Aug 12 2007A really funny show, I especially liked Larry, Daryl, and the other brother, Daryl.
by twansalem
Sun May 06 2007I loved this show. While some people claimed that Larry, his brother Darryl, and his other brother Darryl got old after a while, I never got tired of them. Of course the fact that I was eight when the show went off the air might have something to do with that.
by lavandermist
Mon Apr 09 2007One of my very favorite shows of all times! I am nuts about Bob Newhart! I love the Stratford Inn and all of the zany characters that made up the wonderful show.
by mjhaag
Sun Jul 02 2006With all the crap that gets rerun on TVland and released on DVD, I'm surprised that 'Newhart' is on neither. I almost forgot how much I loved this show until I saw it listed on this survey and read other people's reviews
by x_factor_z
Fri May 26 2006One of the best TV comedies ever, especially when Larry D&D; were on, on Julia Duffy was so adorable and funny,(Very much like Jackie on That 70's Show). Extremely well made, quality program.
by jsalmon
Sat Dec 17 2005I love the theme song and who could forget what is arguably the best Series Finale in history. Absolute genius...
by historyfan
Fri Nov 04 2005The main theme tune from Henry Mancini is worth the 5 star rating alone.
by nhhcguy1977
Thu Mar 31 2005Unlike most of the so called reality shows on TV today watched by countless pinheads this show was actually entertaining. Personally I consider it to be the funniest show of all time and I am eagerly awaiting it's release on DVD. It's a shame it's not currently being run in syndication.
by mamas_family_sucks
Thu Dec 30 2004Great, Great, Great, Great and Greater
by apkat170
Sat Jul 17 2004Green Acres updated for the 80s. When this show hit its stride, it was sidesplitting. My favorite episode is when a War of the Worlds-style Halloween joke backfires on Peter Scolari's character and everyone believes Bob is an alien, ultimately even the guy who set up the practical joke! Solid writing and performances. I do regret the final episode gag that in a way negated the entire series. A big mistake on their part regarding the legacy of this fine series.
by kolby1973
Sun Nov 30 2003The Newhart of the 80's was so much better than that crap he did in the 70's. I loved this show, and I can't wait for it to hit DVD.
by president_x_d
Tue Aug 12 2003This is the best sitcom / comedy show of the 80s. Bob Newhart was consistently hilarious.
by jenny_drury
Tue Aug 12 2003Never could get into this show.
by snoopy
Mon May 12 2003I've only watched Newhart on occasion, but I liked it. It had some really funny moments and some good acting. I think Bob Newhart is funny and I think the series finale is one of the best in TV history.
by getback
Thu May 08 2003great show best ending in tv history
by sharon3802
Thu Feb 27 2003This show was so much better that the first one. I really liked Stephanie! She played the spoiled rich girl very well! Larry, Darryl and Darryl wore out their welcome after a while. Their "schtick" got old very fast.
by red630
Mon Dec 09 2002Not as good as the Bob Newhart Show of the 70's.
by lukskywlkr
Fri Nov 01 2002Very funny show and likable characters. The humor was pretty quirky, which isn't really what you'd expect. Anyway, one of the better shows of the eighties.
by ashuston
Sat Aug 17 2002the best, because newhart gives away all the best lines
by becrenee
Sun Dec 23 2001this show gets old very fast!
by clifton
Fri Nov 30 2001GREAT! GREAT! GREAT! GREAT!
by moviegirl18
Mon Oct 22 2001I LOVE Newhart!!! Julia Duffy as Stephanie was personally my favorite character, but I loved all of them. It was so nice to turn on the TV and have that cute theme song come on!
by frank15
Tue May 22 2001OK, for those of you who don't know what the show is--watch it! This IS the funniest comedy show of all time! And what makes it great is Dick (Bob Newhart) being in the middle of a world full of crazies, particularly snotty maid Stephanie and her fast-talking boyfriend Michael. Also, to help drive Dick to a madhouse were George, the not-too-bright handyman, the highly unusual neighbors, Larry, Darryl, and Darryl, as well as the stupid mayor, his equally dumb best friend, the slutty librarian, and the town sheriff (the only officer in the town, by the way). All the craziness surrounding Dick... you could feel bad for him, but it's better to laugh at his whole seriousness of all that goes on around him!
by callmetootie
Thu Apr 05 2001Newhart would have been one of the greatest sitcoms of all time, if they didn't have those 3 really gross guys mess everything up for good old Bob. The last episode was extremly funny.
by sweetqmrp
Sun Nov 26 2000This is my favorite sitcom of all time. Better even than the original Bob Newhart show.
by steve_garcia
Sun Oct 08 2000first season was the best year of television bob newhart has done. kirk devane was a classic and should not have been married off and removed from the show. his replacement, michael was an unfunny jerk.
by peku5492du
Tue Jul 04 2000I have 3 words to sum up what I loved best about "Newhart": Larry, Darrel, and Darrel!! This show definitely had the greatest series finale episode of all time.
by jayn7123om
Mon Jun 05 2000Very Green Acres, with Bob Newhart at his befuddled best. Michael and Stephanie were great love to hate characters
by kaat5793om
Fri Apr 07 2000Worthy follow-up to Newhart's 70s show, featuring that series' fine combination of good writing, excellent character actors (including Tom Poston, Julia Duffy, and the late Mary Frann), and Newhart's extra dry wit. Who knew when this show's now-infamous final episode completed, it also would have signaled the end to his classic TV career?