Newhart

Approval Rate: 92%

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    skyler_101

    Sun Sep 25 2011

    I 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

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    cindy01

    Fri Apr 17 2009

    Great 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.

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    spike65

    Wed Apr 09 2008

    Five 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.

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    mjhmurphy

    Fri Jan 18 2008

    Good PC version of Archie Bunker.

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    misspackrat4je_sus

    Wed Dec 19 2007

    This show has a great ensemble cast, with characters of varying personalities, and good old-fashioned fun to watch.

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    molfan

    Mon Aug 27 2007

    Good 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.!

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    jamie_mcbain

    Sun Aug 12 2007

    A really funny show, I especially liked Larry, Daryl, and the other brother, Daryl.

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    twansalem

    Sun May 06 2007

    I 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.

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    lavandermist

    Mon Apr 09 2007

    One 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.

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    mjhaag

    Sun Jul 02 2006

    With 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

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    x_factor_z

    Fri May 26 2006

    One 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.

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    jsalmon

    Sat Dec 17 2005

    I love the theme song and who could forget what is arguably the best Series Finale in history. Absolute genius...

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    historyfan

    Fri Nov 04 2005

    The main theme tune from Henry Mancini is worth the 5 star rating alone.

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    nhhcguy1977

    Thu Mar 31 2005

    Unlike 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.

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    mamas_family_sucks

    Thu Dec 30 2004

    Great, Great, Great, Great and Greater

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    apkat170

    Sat Jul 17 2004

    Green 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.

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    kolby1973

    Sun Nov 30 2003

    The 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.

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    president_x_d

    Tue Aug 12 2003

    This is the best sitcom / comedy show of the 80s. Bob Newhart was consistently hilarious.

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    jenny_drury

    Tue Aug 12 2003

    Never could get into this show.

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    snoopy

    Mon May 12 2003

    I'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.

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    getback

    Thu May 08 2003

    great show best ending in tv history

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    sharon3802

    Thu Feb 27 2003

    This 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.

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    red630

    Mon Dec 09 2002

    Not as good as the Bob Newhart Show of the 70's.

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    lukskywlkr

    Fri Nov 01 2002

    Very 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.

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    ashuston

    Sat Aug 17 2002

    the best, because newhart gives away all the best lines

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    becrenee

    Sun Dec 23 2001

    this show gets old very fast!

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    clifton

    Fri Nov 30 2001

    GREAT! GREAT! GREAT! GREAT!

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    moviegirl18

    Mon Oct 22 2001

    I 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!

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    frank15

    Tue May 22 2001

    OK, 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!

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    callmetootie

    Thu Apr 05 2001

    Newhart 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.

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    sweetqmrp

    Sun Nov 26 2000

    This is my favorite sitcom of all time. Better even than the original Bob Newhart show.

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    steve_garcia

    Sun Oct 08 2000

    first 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.

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    peku5492du

    Tue Jul 04 2000

    I 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.

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    jayn7123om

    Mon Jun 05 2000

    Very Green Acres, with Bob Newhart at his befuddled best. Michael and Stephanie were great love to hate characters

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    kaat5793om

    Fri Apr 07 2000

    Worthy 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?