Captain John Yossarian is a pilot serving during the World War II, stationed in the Mediterranean. Being fed up of the madness of the ongoing war, he tries to be certified insane, so that he wouldn’t have to fight anymore.
Bob Newhart is an illustrious actor and stand up comedian, who is noted for his deadpan humor and stammering delivery. Newhart first came to limelight in the 1960s for his debut album of comedic monologues ‘The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart’. The album not just brought him to prominence but peaked at number 1 position on the Billboard charts, eventually gaining Grammy Award for Best Album of the Year. He followed this with a sequel ‘The Button-Down Mind Strikes Back!’ which too met with massive success.
Having tasted success, Newhart tried his hand at acting and came up with his flagship show ‘The Bob Newhart Show’ which though lasted for a single season made him a popular face. Subsequently, he guest starred in several shows including ‘The Dean Martin Show’, ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’, ‘ER’ and so on. Having gained a reputation as a character actor, Newhart appeared in a number of successful films including ‘Hell Is For Heroes’, ‘Hot Millions’, ‘On A Clear Day You Can See Forever’, ‘Cold Turkey’, ‘Catch 22’, ‘The Rescuers’ and its sequel ‘The Rescuers Down Under’, ‘Elf’, ‘First Family’ and ‘In & Out’. Newhart have left an indelible mark on the big screen with his filmography list and continues to marvel his audience.
Captain John Yossarian is a pilot serving during the World War II, stationed in the Mediterranean. Being fed up of the madness of the ongoing war, he tries to be certified insane, so that he wouldn’t have to fight anymore.
Hell is For Heroes is a war drama film which takes us to the time of the Second World War, and revolves around a small squad of Allied Forces soldiers, who need to hold off a German attack. Although they are only a few in number, they try to convince the Germans that a large force is holding the position.
A baby boy accidentally lands up with the elves at the North Pole and grows up with them as Buddy. When he realises that he is not one of them, he sets out to meet his biological father, Walter, in New York who has no idea about his existence. As Buddy tries to figure out his place in world, he also spreads Christmas happiness amongst the New Yorkers.
The dark comedy follows three friends, Nick Hendricks, Dale Arbus, and Kurt Buckman who decide to kill their respective horribly abusive bosses. Praised for its impeccable comic timing by the cast, the movie has also received criticism for its racist, sexist, and homophobic jokes.
Howard is a popular teacher, but his friends and family are shocked, when one of his students announces that he is gay. This leads to Howard questioning his sexuality, as well as trying his best to prove that he is straight.
Harvard lawyer, Ellie Woods, postpones her wedding plans and goes to Washington DC to have her say and oppose animal testing for cosmetics. She starts working for Rep. Victoria Rudd, but realizes how tough it is to get ‘Bruiser’s Bill’ on the floor of the house. Though an uphill task all the way, Ellie is not the one to give up easily.
This is a comedy film, involving America’s fictional first family consisting of President Manfred Link, his usually tipsy wife Constance and their sex starved daughter Gloria. The problem starts when the ruler of a fictional African country, whose support is crucial for vote, makes an unusual demand. Meanwhile, Gloria is also kidnapped.
A young orphan girl, who has been abducted by two evil persons seeking a precious diamond, sends a missive from Devil's Bayou, Louisiana, asking for help. It is found by Rescue Aid Society in New York City and two of its member mice volunteer to search for her. The story then goes on to describe how they rescue the girl, helped by other animals.
The Rescuers Down Under is an animation adventure drama film, which tells the story of two agents, Blanca and Bernard, working for the Rescue Aid Society. They need to race to Australia to save a little boy and a rare golden eagle from a dangerous poacher.
Bob Newhart Awards
Winner | Best TV Star - Male | 1962 |
The Big Bang Theory | Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series | 2013 |
Winner | Best New Artist | 1961 |
Winner | Album of the Year | 1961 |
Winner | Best Comedy Performance - Spoken Word | 1961 |