Comedy Legends
- TV documentary
- Sky Arts
- 2018 - 2021
- 40 episodes (4 series)
Barry Cryer pays tribute to the heroes of comedy he has worked with. Also features Tim Brooke-Taylor, Steve Punt, Clive Anderson, Stephen Armstrong, Tony Hawks and more.
- Series 4, Episode 5 repeated Friday at 12:45am on Sky Arts
Episode menu
Series 3, Episode 7 - Bob Newhart
Further details
While Bob Newhart has been an established name in stand-up in the United States since the 1960s, viewers this side of the Atlantic may know him better from his memorable cameo appearances later in his career in series like The Simpsons - where he was unexpectedly called upon to deliver a eulogy at Krusty the Clown's funeral - and his Emmy-winning role as Sheldon's childhood hero Professor Proton in The Big Bang Theory. Newhart's signature deadpan delivery and slight stammer have been the tools of his trade for over six decades, and this is a great opportunity to discover the rich career of one of the greats.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 19th November 2020
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- Sky Arts
- Length
- 60 minutes
Cast & crew
Barry Cryer | Host / Presenter |
Steve Punt | Self |
Stephen Armstrong | Self |
Tony Hawks | Self |
Jo Caulfield | Self |
Bob Newhart | Self (Archive Material) |
Lyndy Saville | Director |
Lyndy Saville | Producer |
David Byrne | Executive Producer |
Jack Oliver | Executive Producer |
Dominic Saville | Executive Producer |
Ashley Hall | Edit Producer |
Jacob Redfern | Editor |
Cosmo Hildyard | Director of Photography |
Nicholas Stylianou | Director of Photography |
Matt Birch | Graphics |
Press
Review: Comedy Legends
The hour-long format of Comedy Legends allows for long extracts, giving us the chance to appreciate their comic rhythm.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 20th November 2020