Bob Newhart, an Unbuttoned 'American Master'

By Alex Chadwick

Published July 20, 2005 at 12:00 AM EDT

Bob Newhart talks to Alex Chadwick at the comic's Southern California home.

Alex Chadwick chats with legendary comedian, writer and actor Bob Newhart, who will be featured in American Masters: Bob Newhart Unbuttoned, airing Wednesday night on PBS.

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