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What was Bob Newhart's comedic style focused on?
Newhart is known for his deadpan delivery and a slight stammer which he incorporated early on into the persona around which he built a successful career.
Was Bob Newhart influenced by anything?
Newhart has said, I was not influenced by Jack Benny, and cites George Gobel and Bob and Ray as his initial writing and performance inspirations.
Are there any other interesrting aspects aout Bob Newhart's style or influences?
On his shows, although he got his share of funny lines, he worked often in the Jack Benny tradition of being the straight man while cast members got the laughs.
Did Bob Newhart have any influences?
Newman cites George Gobel and Bob and Ray as his initial writing and performance inspirations.
How did Jack Benny influence Bob Newhart?
Newhart has said, I was not influenced by Jack Benny.
Any thing else notable about Bob Newhart's style besides focus and influences?
Several of his routines involve hearing half of a conversation as he speaks to someone on the phone.

Question: how was his style taken by the public?
Self-contained rewrite: How was Bob Newhart's style taken by the public?