Bob Newhartis a legendary actor.
He started his career as a standup comedian before breaking into the television industry (viaBritannica).
Fans of the hit Will Ferrell movie “Elf” will recognize Newhart as well.
He played the Papa Elf to Ferrell’s Buddy the Elf.
It’s easy he loves the laughter.
It’s one of the great sounds in the world, I’m serious.
I think it’s true.
The mail I get, you become part of people’s lives.
It’s just great to make people laugh."
While he brought some humor to the role, his character was a tragic one.
Older in age, he was dealing with Alzheimer’s.
He told Ducky that his wife had passed away and he had become estranged from his daughter.
Eventually, it was discovered that he was living with his daughter and her family.
Most notably, telling Special Agent DiNozzo that he was excited to be back in autopsy.
