Bob Newhart is best known for his outstanding career in comedy. Over the years, the accountant-turned-actor released several comedy albums and starred in popular movies, sitcoms, and TV shows. His performance in "The Bob Newhart Show," "Bob," "The Big Bang Theory," and other sitcoms have earned him global recognition, yet little is known about his personal life. Newhart said in an interview with People that he met Virginia Quinn on a blind date set up by actor Buddy Hackett. Back in the 1960s, Hackett told him "I've got a girl for you." He was talking about Quinn, who was in a relationship with someone else at that point, but Hackett was sure that she'd fall in love with Newhart after meeting him.

The daughter of actor Bill Quinn, Virginia Quinn was Catholic and had Irish roots — just like Newhart. The two went on a date, and the rest is history. As Hackett predicted, they got married soon after meeting and had children together. Newhart and his soulmate tied the knot in 1963, and they're still going strong. But, while it worked out, it wasn't the sure thing Hackett imagined.