Suzanne Pleshette has passed away

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The discussion revolves around the passing of actress Suzanne Pleshette, her notable role on the Bob Newhart show, and reflections on her life and career. Participants share memories, express admiration for her talent, and discuss related figures in comedy.

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  • Some participants recall Pleshette's role as Bob Newhart's wife, describing her character as sexy, snide, and a great foil to Newhart's deadpan delivery.
  • There are mentions of Tom Poston, Pleshette's husband, with some participants noting his comedic talent and comparing him to Newhart.
  • Questions arise about Bob Newhart's current status, with participants confirming he is still alive and active in comedy.
  • Several participants express surprise at Pleshette's age and her marriage to Poston, with reflections on their perceived compatibility.
  • Participants share fond memories of the endings of the Newhart shows, particularly the second series, which is noted for its surprise ending.
  • One participant shares a personal connection to the Vermont setting of the second Newhart series, enhancing the nostalgic tone of the discussion.

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Participants generally agree on Pleshette's talent and the impact of her role on the Bob Newhart show, but there is no consensus on the specifics of her personal life or the best moments in television history.

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Some statements reflect personal opinions and memories, which may vary widely among participants. There are also references to specific episodes and personal anecdotes that may not be universally recognized.

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For those old enough, she is probably best known for being Bob Newhart's wife on the first Bob Newhart show.
 
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That was a great role! Sexy, snide, sarcastic at times - a wonderful foil to Newhart's dead-pan delivery. We lost Tom Posten earlier, too - a comedian that could out-deadpan Newhart, if that is possible.
 
Is Newhart still alive?
 
Evo said:
Is Newhart still alive?
Apparently so.

http://www.bobnewhart.com/

and still doing comedy. He's the same age as my father.
 
turbo-1 said:
That was a great role! Sexy, snide, sarcastic at times - a wonderful foil to Newhart's dead-pan delivery. We lost Tom Posten earlier, too - a comedian that could out-deadpan Newhart, if that is possible.
Yeah, I agree. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was great with Newhart.

Pleshette was married to Tom Poston, until he died last year.
 
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Evo said:
Is Newhart still alive?
Yeah, he turns 80 next year. I know that he used to play tennis, and if he walks several miles/day like my 82-year old father, he may weather as well as George Burns did.
 
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It is hard to imagine that she was seventy! It was even harder to imagine that she was married to Tom Poston! I never knew that until Poston died.

I will always remember Pleshette for her role in what was called the greatest surprise ending in TV history. Great stuff!
 
Ivan Seeking said:
It is hard to imagine that she was seventy!
She remained very attractive even at that age.
It was even harder to imagine that she was married to Tom Poston! I never knew that until Poston died.
Wow. l would never imagine those two together.
 
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She was so beautiful and funny. I didnt know about Posten either, but he was a very funny man, so the two of them, more then likely had a great life together. I still think the way they ended the second Newhart show was the best TV I have ever seen.
 
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hypatia said:
I still think the way they ended the second Newhart show was the best TV I have ever seen.

Right there with the WKRP turkey drop.
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
I will always remember Pleshette for her role in what was called the greatest surprise ending in TV history. Great stuff!

I just about fell off the couch when I saw that ending for the second Newhart series. But I had to explain it to my wife. She had been watching the second series because she went to college in Vermont and her parents moved there when they retired, so she knew about Vermont inns and could relate to the basic story line of the show. But she had never seen the first Newhart series, so that ending puzzled her at first!
 
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A friend of mine lived in East Middlebury, just a short walk from the inn that was used in the exterior shots of the second series. And yeah, Vermont looks that pretty in a lot of places.
 

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