{"product_id":"bob-newhart-faces-bob-newhart-vinyl-lp-warner-bros-w-1517","title":"Bob Newhart Faces Bob Newhart – Vinyl LP (Warner Bros. W 1517)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBob Newhart Faces Bob Newhart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warner Bros. Records  |  \u003cstrong\u003eCatalog:\u003c\/strong\u003e W 1517  |  \u003cstrong\u003eSide A Matrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8819-1E  |  \u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\" Vinyl LP, Mono\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBob Newhart (1929–2023) was one of America's most beloved and enduring comedic voices. A Chicago-born accountant-turned-comedian, Newhart pioneered a uniquely understated style — the \"telephone monologue\" — in which he played one half of a phone conversation, letting the audience's imagination fill in the other side. His deadpan delivery, impeccable timing, and everyman sensibility set him apart from the more boisterous comedians of his era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis debut album, \u003cem\u003eThe Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart\u003c\/em\u003e (1960), made history as the first comedy album to reach #1 on the Billboard 200 pop chart, and it won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year — a feat virtually unheard of for a comedy record. Newhart went on to star in two landmark television sitcoms: \u003cem\u003eThe Bob Newhart Show\u003c\/em\u003e (1972–1978) and \u003cem\u003eNewhart\u003c\/em\u003e (1982–1990), cementing his place in American cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Album\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBob Newhart Faces Bob Newhart\u003c\/em\u003e (Warner Bros. W 1517) captures Newhart at the height of his early stand-up career, delivering the sharp, conversational comedy that made him a household name. Recorded live, the album showcases his signature telephone monologue format alongside other character-driven bits — a time capsule of early-1960s American humour at its most intelligent and accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Side A matrix stamp \u003cstrong\u003e8819-1E\u003c\/strong\u003e indicates an early pressing, desirable among collectors of vintage comedy vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecord:\u003c\/strong\u003e G — Carefully cleaned with a Spin-Clean record washer and stored in a new anti-static inner sleeve. The record has minor surface scuffs but played flawlessly on a quality turntable with no skips. Minor pops and crackles were noted, consistent with the record's age and grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e G — Good overall condition with typical shelf\/edge wear on the sides, as shown in photos. No splits or major damage noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solid copy for the casual listener or collector looking to enjoy this classic comedy LP.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Portage MCC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47527107592445,"sku":"Storefront Vinyl","price":11.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/9597\/7651\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_55164c6f-a440-49ad-b07c-b0af50e94129.jpg?v=1778529720","url":"https:\/\/portagemcc.com\/products\/bob-newhart-faces-bob-newhart-vinyl-lp-warner-bros-w-1517","provider":"Portage MCC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}