“[On playing another character that was not Dr. Bob Hartley]: I think you're lucky when you realize what you are. Spencer Tracy always played Spencer Tracy. I'm not putting myself into that category, but, to the same extent, the part… — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
“We're quiet for a moment. And then: 'Why did you call me Matt?' 'It seemed like a good idea at the time. Now that I know you, I realise I should have called that character Dick.' He laughs, and then… — Paula Weston Copy Share Image
![“[On playing another character that was not Dr. Bob Hartley]: I think you're lucky when you realize what you are. Spencer Tracy always played Spencer Tracy. I'm not putting myself into that category, but, to the same extent, the part of me that was Bob Hartley is in my new character, Dick Loudin…” quote by Bob Newhart](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cc6/bob-newhart-2419_quote_on-playing-another-character-that-was-no_1670017.jpg)
