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Bob Newhart Tribute Special Draws Record 4.1 Million Viewers on CBS

 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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Lou Dobbs, Influential News Anchor and Trump Supporter, Dies at 78

 Lou Dobbs, the esteemed business news anchor known for his fervent support of Donald Trump, passed away on Thursday at the age of 78.

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A statement on Dobbs' official social media described him as a "fighter till the very end," expressing deep sorrow over his passing.

Dobbs' career in broadcast journalism spanned several decades. He was a foundational figure at CNN, joining at its inception in 1980 and anchoring the program "Moneyline" for over 20 years. In 2009, Dobbs left CNN to aid Rupert Murdoch in launching the Fox Business Network.

“Lou was one of the CNN originals who helped launch and shape the network. We are saddened to hear about his passing and extend our sincerest condolences to his wife Debi, children, and his family,” a CNN spokesperson stated.

Dobbs became a prominent supporter of Donald Trump as the latter rose in Republican politics. He used his platform to advocate for Trump’s policies, particularly focusing on anti-immigrant rhetoric and criticizing the so-called "deep state."

Throughout Trump’s presidency, Dobbs was one of his staunchest allies in the media, frequently promoting misinformation and conspiracy theories. Trump often lauded Dobbs, sharing clips from his show on social media. On Thursday, Trump praised Dobbs as a “friend and truly incredible journalist, reporter, and talent.”

“He understood the world and what was ‘happening’ better than others,” Trump wrote. “Lou was unique in so many ways and loved our country. Our warmest condolences to his wonderful wife, Debi, and family. He will be greatly missed!”

Following the 2020 election, Dobbs used his Fox Business platform to push false conspiracy theories about voter fraud. These allegations led to defamation lawsuits from voting technology companies Dominion Voting Systems and Smartmatic. Fox News settled with Dominion for over $787 million, while Smartmatic’s lawsuit, which names Dobbs as a defendant, is ongoing.

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After these lawsuits, Fox Business abruptly canceled Dobbs' show in February 2021. Dobbs has denied the allegations of a disinformation campaign, claiming his commentary falls under his right to free speech.

Fox News expressed condolences, stating, “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Lou Dobbs. An incredible business mind with a gift for broadcasting, Lou helped pioneer cable news into a successful and influential industry. We are immensely grateful for his many contributions and send our heartfelt condolences to his family.”

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