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Janice · 02-18-2003, 03:09 AM

I notice in quite a few episodes that Bob Newhart only makes a quick telephone appearance...stuck in an airport or away at a hotel, etc.
I'm curious why this happened....was he ill, have a contract dispute? I don't think he was working on another project. Producers don't let their stars take a leave to work on a movie.
The show is lousy without him. The only exception is when Mr. Carlin took Emily to his high school reunion. I think Carlin's the only one who could save the show in Bob's absence.
Does anyone know the story about Bob not appearing on the show?

sunny742 · 02-22-2003, 10:27 PM

I agree the shows without him were not as good. It was written into his contract that he was allowed to make only appearences on a few episodes. The reason was that he was wife was pregnant with their daughter and he wnated to spend time with this family.

sunny742 · 02-22-2003, 11:21 PM

Sorry for the typing errors in the last post as I did not proofread the it.

Janice · 02-23-2003, 12:31 AM

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Originally posted by sunny742
Sorry for the typing errors in the last post as I did not proofread the it.

Not a problem. Thanks for answering my question. Bob Newhart must be a really nice guy for taking time out to be with his family.

donald snl · 11-04-2003, 12:11 PM

im not sure if your talking about the same eps but i read that as part of the agrrment to return for the 6th and final ses season bob was alowed to sit out 4 eps thus he only appered for a few minuties in each of thoes eps

02-18-2003, 03:09 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Where was Bob? I notice in quite a few episodes that Bob Newhart only makes a quick telephone appearance...stuck in an airport or away at a hotel, etc. I'm curious why this happened....was he ill, have a contract dispute? I don't think he was working on another project. Producers don't let their stars take a leave to work on a movie. The show is lousy without him. The only exception is when Mr. Carlin took Emily to his high school reunion. I think Carlin's the only one who could save the show in Bob's absence. Does anyone know the story about Bob not appearing on the show?

02-22-2003, 10:27 PM	#2
sunny742 Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Jan 08, 2003 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 4	I agree the shows without him were not as good. It was written into his contract that he was allowed to make only appearences on a few episodes. The reason was that he was wife was pregnant with their daughter and he wnated to spend time with this family.

02-22-2003, 11:21 PM	#3
sunny742 Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Jan 08, 2003 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 4	Sorry for the typing errors in the last post as I did not proofread the it.

11-04-2003, 12:11 PM	#5
donald snl Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 06, 2003 Posts: 456	im not sure if your talking about the same eps but i read that as part of the agrrment to return for the 6th and final ses season bob was alowed to sit out 4 eps thus he only appered for a few minuties in each of thoes eps