Rest in Peace, the great Bob Newhart.

For my money, he was the funniest man to ever tell a joke.  People who worked with him said he was one of the nicest and most downright decent people they ever met.

He lived 94 years and starred in two of the best sitcoms ever made.  He was devoted to his wife.  His best friend was none other than Don Rickles.

And again, he was the funniest man who ever lived.

My favorite Bob Newhart joke was one he told on himself.  After saying that he had starred in sitcoms entitled “The Bob Newhart Show,” “Bob Newhart Show,” “Newhart,” and “Bob,” Newhart said that his next show would simply be called “The.”

Bob Newhart, RIP.