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Comedy legend Bob Newhart Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz asked comedian Bob Newhart, "Do you know that you were profoundly influential?" "Not  profoundly ," he replied.   "All right, just influential?" "That's it, I'm not taking this anymore, all right? I'm leaving …" We start with a word of warning: Do not try to flatter Bob Newhart. A pioneer of observational humor, the comedian has imparted his deadpan delivery on award-winning comedy albums and classic TV sitcoms.   CBS News Mankiewicz spoke to Newhart last week at the L.A. home he shares with his wife, Ginny. "You're one of these typical Hollywood players, woman after woman, how long have you and Ginny been married?" "57 years," Newhart replied. "Why do you think that is?" "Laughter. There's something about laughter, and the longevity of a marriage." While the world has changed a great deal since he burst onto the scene i...