Conversation so far:
What was Bob Newhart's style focused on?
he worked often in the Jack Benny tradition of being the "straight man.
Was he influenced by anything?
cites George Gobel and the comedy team of Bob and Ray as his initial writing and performance inspirations.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Other famous routines include "The Driving Instructor", "The Mrs.
Grace L.
Ferguson Airline (and Storm Door Company)", .
did he have any influences?
influenced by Jack Benny.

Question: How did jack benny influence him?
Self-contained rewrite: How did jack benny influence Bob Newhart?