AN EVENING WITH BOB NEWHART: A “NEWHART” CELEBRATION
AT THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA AND HULU
I grew up watching Bob Newhart and am beyond excited that he’s coming to the Paley Center on Thursday, April 26th to discuss his long career. In case you don’t know Mr. Newhart he is an Emmy and Grammy winning entertainer who’s humor has kept generation of fans laughing. The show I most loved was Newhart (1982-1990). I have fond memories of watching the series with my entire family (parents, younger siblings, grandparents, aunts, cousins) where we laughed AND water cooler talked before they even had a name for repeating TV show lines! The complete first season of Newhart is now available to stream on Hulu and if you have never seen the show get ready to laugh about a slice of life series. Newhart is set in a rural Vermont Inn where he’s an author who’s juggling being an innkeeper, marriage and zany neighbors in the great outdoors.
Mr. Newhart will be joined by series cast members Julia Duffy and William Sanderson. Fans will also be able to watch iconic video from the series personally selected by Mr. Newhart from the Paley Archive which has the world’s largest publicly accessible archive of TV and radio programming. Tickets go on sale TODAY for Paley Center Supporting and Patron Members so if you are a fan I recommend buying tickets ASAP. This is a rare opportunity to hear him speak about his work in the television industry from a TV master of comedy that has influenced generations of comedic actors, writers and creators.
“When I started the Newhart project, I told myself I was going to employ the formula I found that worked with The Bob Newhart Show,” said Mr. Newhart. “Surround yourself with absolutely the most gifted cast that is possible to assemble, and an incredible and supportive writing staff, and take all the credit yourself. It worked both times.”
“Bob Newhart has entertained generations of television audiences and we’re thrilled to welcome him to the Paley Center,” said Maureen J. Reidy, the Paley Center’s President & CEO. “This program is the perfect addition to our PaleyLive LA spring season and promises to be a memorable and entertaining look at one of television’s most beloved comedies.”
Tickets go on sale to Paley Center Supporting and Patron Members on April 4, 2018, at 12:00 pm PT; for Paley Center Individual Members on April 5, 2018, at 9:00 am PT; and to the general public on April 6, 2018, at 9:00 am PT. For more information, panel updates, and to purchase tickets, please visit paleycenter.org
PaleyLive programs offer television fans the rare opportunity to engage with the cast and creative teams of their favorite programs in intimate settings held at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills. All PaleyLive programs are selected by the Paley Center to not only expand society’s understanding of the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, but also for their ability to educate and entertain the public.
About The Paley Center for Media: The Paley Center for Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with locations in New York and Los Angeles, leads the discussion about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms. Drawing upon its curatorial expertise, an international collection, and close relationships with the leaders of the media community, the Paley Center examines the intersections between media and society. The general public can access the Paley Center’s permanent media collection, which contains over 160,000 television and radio programs and advertisements and participate in programs that explore and celebrate the creativity, the innovations, the personalities, and the leaders who are shaping media. Through the global programs of its Media Council and International Council, the Paley Center also serves as a neutral setting where media professionals can engage in discussion and debate about the evolving media landscape. Previously known as The Museum of Television & Radio, the Paley Center was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry. For more information, please visit paleycenter.org.
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