Newberry Library - Interview with Bob Newhart, part 1, Mister Kelly's collection, 1945-2019

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Title Interview with Bob Newhart, part 1, Mister Kelly's collection, 1945-2019

Date 1945-2019

Subject Chicago Jazz, Clubs, Comedians, Jazz, Music, Nightclubs, Oral histories, Theater

Description Synopsis of interview:

Part 1 -- Interview takes place in 2017
Opens with a discussion of Newhart's birthplace of Oak Park, IL, and his subsequent move to the Austin area of Chicago. This leads into a discussion of radio DJ Dan Sorkin from WCFL. Sorkin was friendly with Newhart, and helped him record his comedy. To do so, Newhart had to start playing larger venues, which were difficult to break into. He talks about the people he opened for, and the comedy bits he did.

Duration 19m32s

Archival Collection Title Mister Kelly's collection

Rights Status In Copyright

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Call Number Midwest MS Mister Kellys

BibID 9911603832505867

Size 1920px × 1080px 2.95 GB

Original file name _DSC9400.MOV

Unique Identifier NL112NZX

Visibility Class Public

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