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Bob Newhart as Arthur Jeffries

Bob Newhart played Arthur Jeffries, also known as Professor Proton—the star of a science show that Sheldon and Leonard watched as children. The character was an homage to Mr. Wizard. In real life, Newhart is a famous comedian. He received a Primetime Emmy Award for the role.

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