Hi Bob!
by Murdok on 1/11/10Daytona Beach Peabody Auditorium - Daytona BeachWhat a great show! I laughed more that evening with a veteran like Bob than I have hearing many current comics. His timing, delivery, and material are still spot-on. The classic stammer, pauses and double-takes really sell the jokes and stories - and help make for a hilarious performance. Bob has you feeling like you're spending an evening at a party he's giving at his house where he's entertaining after dinner. Even the video he played of classic clips from his TV shows and other television appearances (Dean Martin show, Tonight show, etc.), and photos of his family, felt like he was showing you his home-movies in his living room - just another example of his likeability that made for his successful TV series. His affection for Suzanne Pleshette (who sadly passed away in 2008) is clearly apparent when Bob led the applause while the famous "dream" clip from "Newhart" played. The evening was best summed up when after his encore and final bow, a few people in the audience yelled out "We love you Bob!" and he responded "I love you all too!"