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biffbronson · 08-16-2011, 04:41 PM

Kristina Holland (Tina Rickles): I had forgotten that Kristina filled in briefly on The Bob Newhart Show when the character of Carol Kester (Marcia Wallace) was absent. I thought she looked great in a non-curly hairstyle. She was an excellent choice to step in, and would have been a fine first choice if it had been in the cards.

James Komack (Norman Tinker): As I've mentioned on other boards, Bill Bixby actually says "the komack" aloud on an episode of My Favorite Martian (series for which James was a writer). Kind of jarring to hear, considering their later close relationship doing Courtship.

For some time I've been aware of a claim that James was actually the son of Milton Berle (!!!). It seems plausible, and there's definitely some facial resemblance (mouth area). It's in his Wikipedia entry. Illegitimate son of Berle! I still can't get over the idea. Sad that Komack is no longer with us. His influence on '70s TV would be difficult to overstate.

Miyoshi Umeki (Mrs. Livingston): Once again, very sad that another cast member has passed on. I also enjoyed Miyoshi's episode of Mister Ed and look forward to searching out more of her work.

HelloLarry · 10-03-2011, 03:46 PM

I have heard the story before too of Berle being rumored as James Komacks father. If that were true, Berle would have been 16 at the time. Not saying it couldn't happen but that would be the age window one would be looking at.

Zoneboy · 10-03-2011, 04:31 PM

I remember Kristina Holland as the voice of Alice Boyle in Wait Till Your Father Gets Home.

08-16-2011, 04:41 PM	#1
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,273	Notes on the Supporting Cast Members Kristina Holland (Tina Rickles): I had forgotten that Kristina filled in briefly on The Bob Newhart Show when the character of Carol Kester (Marcia Wallace) was absent. I thought she looked great in a non-curly hairstyle. She was an excellent choice to step in, and would have been a fine first choice if it had been in the cards. James Komack (Norman Tinker): As I've mentioned on other boards, Bill Bixby actually says "the komack" aloud on an episode of My Favorite Martian (series for which James was a writer). Kind of jarring to hear, considering their later close relationship doing Courtship. For some time I've been aware of a claim that James was actually the son of Milton Berle (!!!). It seems plausible, and there's definitely some facial resemblance (mouth area). It's in his Wikipedia entry. Illegitimate son of Berle! I still can't get over the idea. Sad that Komack is no longer with us. His influence on '70s TV would be difficult to overstate. Miyoshi Umeki (Mrs. Livingston): Once again, very sad that another cast member has passed on. I also enjoyed Miyoshi's episode of Mister Ed and look forward to searching out more of her work.
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10-03-2011, 04:31 PM	#3
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,338	I remember Kristina Holland as the voice of Alice Boyle in Wait Till Your Father Gets Home.
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10-03-2011, 03:46 PM	#2
HelloLarry Meathead Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 21, 2006 Posts: 273	I have heard the story before too of Berle being rumored as James Komacks father. If that were true, Berle would have been 16 at the time. Not saying it couldn't happen but that would be the age window one would be looking at.