Bob Newhart

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with comedy legend Bob Newhart as today marks 20 years since the Christmas comedy classic "Elf" went into production on Dec. 9, 2002. They discuss his memories of playing Papa Elf, his iconic TV sitcoms from "The Bob Newhart Show" to "Newhart," and voicing Bernard in Disney's "The Rescuers." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Om Podcasten

Host Jason Fraley picks the brains of the most influential filmmakers, musicians and artists of our time in the new podcast “Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley!” Based in the nation's capital, Jason has interviewed just about every famous figure you can imagine: Aretha Franklin, Carol Burnett, Jon Stewart, Barry Jenkins, Lin-Manuel Miranda, the list is endless! Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. (Royalty-Free Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")