Bob Newhart’s ‘Hilarious’ Memoir Rises on Charts After Comedy Icon’s Passing

Bob Newhart’s 2006 memoir has made a remarkable return to the bestsellers chart following the beloved actor and comedian’s passing on Thursday. “I Shouldn’t Even Be Doing This” has climbed to the top spot on Amazon’s Kindle charts for comedian biographies and holds a spot in the top five on Amazon’s television biographies chart.

Released by Hyperion Books, “I Shouldn’t Even Be Doing This” is a 256-page book that combines autobiography, memoir, and comedy routine. The full title, “I Shouldn’t Even Be Doing This!: And Other Things That Strike Me as Funny,” hints at its unique blend of Newhart’s classic monologues and anecdotes from his vibrant life and career. Newhart originally released the book in 2006 after starting a memorable guest arc on “Desperate Housewives.”

One review praises the book for having “the same hilarious, conversational style” that defined Newhart’s career, while another calls it “a charming recollection of his life story.” The publisher notes emphasize that Newhart was more of a storyteller than a punch-line comic. He shares anecdotes from his life, including his beginnings as an accountant and his groundbreaking success with comedy albums and television shows like “The Bob Newhart Show” and “Newhart,” which ensured he had 15 successful years on primetime television.

For fans preferring to listen rather than read, Newhart’s memoir is also available as an audiobook, narrated by Newhart himself. Clocking in at just over three hours, the audiobook can currently be listened to for free with a trial to Audible.

Bob Newhart’s career was decorated with numerous accomplishments. Apart from his eponymous television shows, he starred in films like “Elf,” earned an Emmy for his guest appearance on “The Big Bang Theory” in 2013, and was a frequent guest on “The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson.” In recognition of his immense contribution to comedy, Newhart was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2002.

Newhart passed away on Thursday in Los Angeles after a series of short illnesses. He was 94 years old.

Source: Particle News