Ruth Kobart appeared in the original companies of two of the best (and longest-named) musical comedies that ever appeared on Broadway: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying. She also enjoyed a long career in movies and TV shows, including a regular role on Bob Newhart's sitcom, Bob, which is where I got to meet her. She was delightful and modest, and obviously very serious about the craft of acting. When I asked her about those two Broadway hits (and she was in others), all she could talk about was the wonderfully-talented folks with whom she got to work. A lot of us think Ms. Kobart — who passed away last Saturday at the age of 78 — was in that category, as well. (Here's a link to a longer obit.)