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How Bob Newhart, one-time failed Chicago accountant, became one of America’s most-loved comedians

The biography details how his deadpan style, chart-topping albums and TV hits turned a former accountant into a comedy mainstay.

Author Michael Seth Starr’s new biography traces Newhart’s life from its beginnings in Oak Park to his unforgettable roles in the movie “Elf” and the sitcom “The Big Bang Theory.”

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Chicago Sun Times broke the news in Chicago, United States on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
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