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Many think of him as one of the greatest comedians in American History.  Bob Newhart was awarded the 2002 Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor humor last fall.  He went through a successful stint as a stand-up comedian, a series of wildly popular comedy albums and the starring roles in two very successful television series, 

.   Bob Newhart received the award on October 29th.  He spoke at the National Press Club the next day.

Many think of him as one of the greatest comedians in American History.  Bob Newhart was awarded the 2002 Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor humor last fall.  He went through a successful stint as a stand-up comedian, a series of wildly popular comedy albums and the starring roles in two very successful television series, The Bob Newhart Show, and Newhart.   Bob Newhart received the award on October 29th.  He spoke at the National Press Club the next day.


Bob Newhart at the National Press Club

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