Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned
Synopsis
“Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned” traces the life and career of the quiet comedian, who gained fame from his 1960 record album, then starred in hit sitcoms in the '70s and '80s. Clips from those shows and excerpts from his stand-up routines are supplemented by Newhart's own comments, plus those of his wife, Ginnie, and a number of colleagues. “Bob is a regular guy,” says David Steinberg, who directed him in the '80s show. “He just happens to be a genius at being a regular guy.”
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kyra Thompson
- Original Title
- Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- PBS, Thirteen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kyra Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
Kyra Thompson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned about?
“Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned” traces the life and career of the quiet comedian, who gained fame from his 1960 record album, then starred in hit sitcoms in the '70s and '80s. Clips from those shows and excerpts from his stand-up routines are supplemented by Newhart's own comments, plus those of his wife, Ginnie, and a number of colleagues. “Bob is a regular guy,” says David Steinberg, who directed him in the '80s show. “He just happens to be a genius at being a regular guy.”
Who directed Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned?
Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned was directed by Kyra Thompson.
Who stars in Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned?
The principal cast of Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned includes Bob Newhart.
When was Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned released and how long is it?
Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned?
Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).