The chapter delves into the speaker's transition from comedy writing to more serious roles in movies and television, sharing experiences from their time at Oak Park Playhouse and in plays like Pygmalion and Catch-22. The conversation also covers the creation process of a television show with Bob Newhart, discussing the character development, casting, and shooting of the pilot episode.
First, hear Marc's 2014 conversation with Bob Newhart from Bob's home in Bel-Air. Then, a follow-up conversation from 2018 where Marc and Bob talked on the phone. Bob Newhart died on July 18, 2024, at age 94.
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