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PIONEERS OF TELEVISION | Bob Newhart listens “funny” | PBS

Watch the full-length program at https://video.pbs.org/video/2365218405/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=pbsofficial&utm_campaign=pitv_covefullprogram (US Only)
Bob Newhart’s character on “The Bob Newhart Show” was purposefully made a psychologist to focus on his ability to listen “funny.” Learn more about Newhart’s resolve to keep his character authentic in PIONEERS OF TELEVISION “Standup to Sitcom,” premiering Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 8:00pm ET.