Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned(2005)
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.”
Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned (2005) is a documentary film directed by Kyra Thompson, released on July 20, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Bob Newhart. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Kyra Thompson
- Production:
- PBS, Thirteen
- Status:
- Released
Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Kyra Thompson.
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The main cast of Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned (2005) includes Bob Newhart. The film was directed by Kyra Thompson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned was released on July 20, 2005 and runs for 1h 24m.
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Bob Newhart: Unbuttoned (2005) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.