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 CBS's tribute to the legendary comedian Bob Newhart, titled “Bob Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter,” captivated 4.1 million viewers on Monday night. The “Entertainment Tonight” special celebrated Newhart's extraordinary 70-year career in comedy following his recent passing at age 94. This made the special the most-watched program in its 8 p.m. timeslot, outperforming competing shows such as NBC's “American Ninja Warrior” (2.7 million viewers), ABC's “The Bachelorette” (2.6 million viewers), Fox's “Name That Tune” (1.4 million viewers), and CW's “All American: Homecoming” (322,000 viewers). In addition to being the top-rated show of the night, excluding sports telecasts, “Bob Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter” also became the highest-viewed “Entertainment Tonight” special ever. The previous record-holder was “NCISVerse: The First 1000,” which attracted 3.8 million viewers in April. Other notable ET specials include “Salute to NCIS: LA” with 3.4 million viewers in May 20...
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Remembering Joe "Jellybean" Bryant: A La Salle University Legend

 La Salle University Athletics mourns the passing of men's basketball icon Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, who passed away Monday morning. Bryant, father of NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, made an indelible mark at La Salle from 1973-75. He was instrumental in the 1975 East Coast Conference Championship, propelling the Explorers to an NCAA Tournament berth.

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"I am heartbroken by the sudden loss of my uncle," shared La Salle men's basketball assistant coach and Bryant's nephew, John Cox. "He was a basketball icon in Philadelphia and someone I grew up admiring. His impact on La Salle and the Philly basketball community will be felt for years to come."

Bryant was a two-time First Team All-Big 5 selection in 1974 and 1975, leading La Salle to a 22-7 record in 1975 and a Sugar Bowl Classic Championship, where he was named MVP. The '75 team reached No. 7 in the AP Top 25 Poll, marking La Salle's first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1968. He ranks 7th all-time in career rebounding average (11.9), 9th in scoring average (20.7), and 10th in career field goal percentage (48.6).

In just two seasons, the 6-9 forward scored 1,188 points and earned National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-District honors in 1974 (Third Team) and 1975 (First Team). Drafted 14th overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 1975 NBA Draft, he was soon acquired by the Philadelphia 76ers.

Bryant played eight years in the NBA, with stints at the Sixers, San Diego Clippers, and Houston Rockets, before playing nine years overseas in France and Italy. He averaged 8.7 points and 4.0 rebounds over 606 NBA games.

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Post-retirement, Bryant held various coaching roles, including an assistant position at La Salle from 1993-96, and two head coaching stints with the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks. In 1981, he was inducted into the Big 5 Hall of Fame.

Joe "Jellybean" Bryant's legacy will forever be cherished by La Salle University and the Philadelphia basketball community.

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