Bob Newhart is an American stand-up comedian and actor known for his dry, understated humor and the stammering delivery of his comedic monologues. He gained popularity in the 1960s with his album "The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart," which won multiple Grammy Awards and became the first comedy album to reach number one on the Billboard pop charts.
Newhart went on to star in two highly successful sitcoms, "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," which further solidified his status as a comedic icon.