My worn-out Newhart album is the second one: "The Button-Down Mind Strikes Back." Though we got it when it came out (about 1962?) when I was about 8 years old, even then I knew great comedy, and I had big sections of the routines memorized even at that early age (I pride myself on remembering jokes, and his were the best, even if I didn't always "get" them.) My initiation was when KDKA Radio (1020 AM) played "Retirement Party" as part of their eclectic rotation. I didn't get a copy of the first album till I found one in an antique shop 40 years later.
Actually, I don't remember seeing that one. In the days when that first series aired, I was rarely home to watch TV and missed a lot of episodes. No DVRs in those days! I'll have to see who is streaming them nowadays and catch up.
My worn-out Newhart album is the second one: "The Button-Down Mind Strikes Back." Though we got it when it came out (about 1962?) when I was about 8 years old, even then I knew great comedy, and I had big sections of the routines memorized even at that early age (I pride myself on remembering jokes, and his were the best, even if I didn't always "get" them.) My initiation was when KDKA Radio (1020 AM) played "Retirement Party" as part of their eclectic rotation. I didn't get a copy of the first album till I found one in an antique shop 40 years later.
Bravo! Have you seen the Mister Emily Hartley episode?
Actually, I don't remember seeing that one. In the days when that first series aired, I was rarely home to watch TV and missed a lot of episodes. No DVRs in those days! I'll have to see who is streaming them nowadays and catch up.
Check a public library!