Jimmy Kimmel then hit the stage to crack a few jokes in honor of Newharts deadpan humor.
I believe that music is therapeutic.
I believe that music can heal.
Jelly Roll performs onstage during the 76th Primetime Emmy AwardsKevin Winter/Getty Images
I also believe that storytelling is just as cathartic, he said onstage.
I hope this song can act as a healing moment for those mourning the storytellers weve lost this year.
The renowned actordied Monday at age 93.
(Younger generations were introduced to Newhart throughElfandThe Big Bang Theory.)
51 years later, which is a great lesson.
And that lesson is, Jon Stewart, you should be ashamed of yourself, Kimmel continued.
You said you were retiring.
