I Shouldn't Even Be Doing This

And Other Things That Strike Me as Funny

De: Bob Newhart

Narrado por: 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.

Yup

Longer than I've been alive, I've been a fan of Bob Newhart. My father was a huge fan so if Bob was on our TV that is what the family - born and unborn - watched. It's odd to think of Bob as a Chicago native for he seems the ultimate small town guy. Thanks for recording this bio.

A fun anecdotal reflection

If you're looking for a definitive memoir, this isn't it. This is a fun look back at Bob's life and (mostly) performing times, with Bob doing some of his great routines. It' a quick and enjoyable listen.

Just Like Him

Very entertaining . . good insights to his career plus a couple of his mononlogues.

Listened three times already.

And I will listen to again. I love that Bob reads it. I think that is the genius of this audible book.

Alt Title: Newhart's greatest hits

Pithy memoir in which we learn a little about the man behind the laughs and hear him perform some of his most famous bits. Great as an audio book.