Former co-stars and famous fans paid tribute to comedian and actor Bob Newhart, known for his deadpan humor and the sitcoms he starred in bearing his name, after his death Thursday at age 94.
— “What a dream it was to witness the genius that was Bob Newhart. He was classy, kind, generous and absolutely hilarious. Every take — every time. Icon forever. … “I will never forget you, Bob! Thank you for making our dreams come true!” – Actor Kaley Cuoco, who worked with Newhart on “The Big Bang Theory” on Instagram.
— “As a child, the Bob Newhart Show provided countless hours of enjoyment for me – it constituted some of my earliest training in the art of sitcom. When I got to work with alongside him on TBBT, it was absolutely a dream come true. He was effortlessly professional, poised, hilarious and incredibly approachable. Working with Bob was working in the presence of a true comedy legend. – Actor Mayim Bialik, a “The Big Bang Theory” alum, in a statement to The Associated Press.
— “Bob Newhart was as funny as they come. The best stand up, the best situation comedy star, the kindest soul.” – Director Judd Apatow on Instagram.
— “Heroes frequently disappoint when you meet them. Bob didn’t. I will be forever grateful for the time I got to spend with him – laughing, globetrotting, telling stories and trying to save the world. I join the multitudes in mourning his passing. Heaven just got a whole lot funnier.” – Actor Noah Wyle, who worked with Newhart on “ER” when he guest starred, in a statement to The Associated Press.
— “And we lose another comedy legend. I had the honor of doing a guest role on Newhart & got to spend the week listening to the great Bob Newhart making us all laugh. A brilliant standup & comedic actor, he was truly one of a kind.” – Director and actor Paul Feig, on X.
— “Bob Newhart was a giant, a genius, and a great guy. I’ll always remember when he hosted SNL and did a stellar show. He was, as you might expect, a joy to work with. May his memory be a blessing.” – Comedian and former Sen. Al Franken, on X.
— “From his groundbreaking stand-up to his two classic sitcoms he gave us a lifetime of laughter. Truly one-of-a-kind. Thank you Bob Newhart!” – Actor Mark Hamill on X.
— “God, he was funny! Bob Newhart. You will be missed!” – Actor Jamie Lee Curtis on Instagram.
— “Mr. Bob Newhart passed away today. His album The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart impacted my career intensely. He was and is one of the best comedians to ever deliver and man he delivered. Always funny. Always from the heart. Always a reminder to me of why I started in stand up. Legend Bob Newhart you are forever funny.” — Comedian Dane Cook on X.
— “I started off as your fan, then I became your writer, then I became your friend. But all the time I remained your fan.” – Television writer Alan Zweibel, on X.
Kaley Cuoco is celebrating a major milestone in her career, and she's making it known how much she appreciates her fans for helping her achieve her goal.
One year after she announced the news of her creating a pet company called Oh Norman! (named in honor of her late dog Norman), The Big Bang Theory star went on social media to celebrate the anniversary of the business' launch. Posting a video on Instagram on May 22, Kaley expressed gratitude over how much having the support of her followers meant to her on this occasion.
"Hey, everyone — Kaley here," she said in the short clip. "I just wanted to thank you so much. We have officially been on Instagram for a year. You are one of our 175,000 followers. We are so grateful for each of you. You are making Oh Norman! fly. You are helping rescue animals all over the country and hopefully one day, all over the world. So, here's to many more years. Thank you so much for being part of Oh Norman!."
When fans saw the Based on a True Story actress get emotional about a venture that means a lot to her, they congratulated Kaley for all the work she's put into making Oh Norman! a success.
"You’re truly such a kindhearted human. The love you have for animals is beyond words and fills my heart with joy," one person penned. "🙌🙌🙌🙌 Way to go!!! Awesome! ♥️♥️," another wrote. "You are making a difference, thank you Kaley ❤️," a different follower added.
As folks may remember, Kaley initially teased what was to come from Oh Norman! in May 2023, before properly launching the company that October. As she says on the business' official website, she started Oh Norman! "to create well-made, eco-friendly and ethically sourced products for dogs everywhere."
Congrats, Kaley and we're thrilled to see what's next for Oh Norman!
