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Ginnie Newhart Had an Idea for Ending Husband's Series

Bob Newhart's wife suggested the celebrated dream finale

(Newser) - Ginnie Newhart, who was married to comedy legend Bob Newhart for six decades and inspired the classic ending of his Newhart series, has died. She was 82 and died Sunday in Los Angeles after a long illness, the AP reports. The couple recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. The Newharts...

Voice of The Simpsons' Mrs. Krabappel Dead at 70

Character will be 'retired' with death of actress Marcia Wallace

(Newser) - Actress Marcia Wallace, best known as the voice of Springfield Elementary teacher Mrs. Krabappel on The Simpsons and wisecracking secretary Carol Kester on The Bob Newhart Show, has died, Entertainment Weekly reports. She was 70 years old. "She was beloved by all at The Simpsons and we intend to...

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