I Shouldn't Even Be Doing This

And Other Things That Strike Me as Funny

By: Bob Newhart

Narrated by: Bob Newhart

The first book ever from an icon of American comedy -- a hilarious combination of stories from his career and observations about life

That stammer. Those basset-hound eyes. That bone-dry wit. There has never been another comedian like Bob Newhart. His comedy albums, movies, and two hit television series have made him a national treasure and placed him firmly in the pantheon of comedy legends. Who else has a drinking game named after him And now, at last, Newhart puts his brilliant and hysterical world view on paper.

Never a punch-line comic, always more of a storyteller, he tells anecdotes from throughout his life and career, including his beginnings as an accountant and the groundbreaking success of his comedy albums and The Bob Newhart Show and Newhart, which gave him fifteen years on primetime television. And he also gives his wry, comedic twist to a multitude of topics, including golf, drinking, and family holidays.

Today, Newhart appears on Desperate Housewives, in hit movies such as Elf, and in theaters around the country. Reruns of his shows air constantly on Nick at Nite -- have recently been released with great success for the first time ever on DVD. With this book, Bob Newhart gives his millions of fans a first ever opportunity to sample his unique brand of humor -- including excerpts from some of his classic routines -- on the printed page.©2006 Bob Newhart. All Rights Reserved; (P)2006 Hyperion

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The is a great book and Bob Newhart's narration is right on.

A dream came true

It is that. You need it more than you think. It is very very
admirable.

Excellent

So funny! Bob is a national treasure! I’d listen all over and over again! Really quite the career.

The quiet unassuming genius of Bob

Bob Newhart was a comedic treasure while we were gifted with his presence on this earth.

“I Shouldn’t Be Doing This” perfectly & succinctly distills how he got into the comedy business, his path to stardom, and the stars he met & befriended along the way while still showing what a genuinely nice humble guy he was.

Read, or listen, to this if you miss his voice and want to be soothed by his uniquely branded humour. It is great. My only complaints are that it isn’t long enough and that he didn’t live long enough to provide with a 2nd edition that further told his stories through him.

Pure Bob Newhart and no one does it better!

Christmas 1962, my older sister, a recent college graduate, gave me 2 LP's. My Name José Jimenez by comedian Bill Dana and Button Down Mind. I was 13 years years old. She always loved my laugh and those LP'S provided our family with lots of them.
I wish I could say that those albums propelled me into a career in comedy but no they didn't. I believe they did form my sense of humor and effect my personality. I certainly fell in love with Bob.
I read the reviews before purchasing and was wondering how anyone could have a negative opinion of anything Bob does. After listening, I realized why- they probably are too young to really know the comedic geniuses that Bob talks about. Too bad.
For those looking for a upbeat, uplifting listen, this recording is for you.