Dwayne Hickman (1934-2022) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 01-09-2022, 02:52 PM

https://extratv.com/2022/01/09/dwayn...is-dies-at-87/

Dwayne Hickman, a veteran of early TV forever known as lovelorn teen Dobie Gillis, has died at 87 of Parkinson's disease complications.

Hickman's death was confirmed by journalist George Pennacchio.

Hickman was born in L.A. on May 18, 1934, the younger brother of Darryl Hickman, who became a noted child actor in films.

Initially, Hickman followed his big brother into the movies, working as an extra in "The Grapes of Wrath" (1939) and "Men of Boys Town" (1941). He made his first credited film appearance in 1945's "Captain Eddie," and also had credited roles in "The Return of Rusty" (1946), "The Secret Heart" (1946), and "The Boy with Green Hair" (1948).

While his older brother remained a movie actor, Dwayne gravitated to TV, making his debut on the 1954 series "Public Defender." After appearing on "The Lone Ranger" (1951) and "The Loretta Young Show" (1954), he landed his breakthrough role, playing Chuck MacDonald on "The Bob Cummings Show" (1955-1959) for over 150 episodes.

He became a TV phenomenon as the star of "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis" (1959-1963), an innovative show that was the first on a major network to focus on teenage characters as the stars. Hickman played the titular charming schemer, with Bob Denver as his beatnik sidekick. The series lasted nearly 150 episodes.

When his signature series was over, Hickman was nearly 30 years old and found himself typecast. He appeared in the film "Cat Ballou" (1965), but then felt compelled to sign up for a series of youth-driven American International Pictures films, including "Ski Party," "How to Stuff a Wild Bikini," and "Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine" (all 1965).

Hickman made numerous TV appearances in the '60s and '70s, including reprising his role as Dobie for the TV movies "Whatever Happened to Dobie Gillis?" (1977) and "Bring Me the Head of Dobie Gillis" (1988), last playing the part on an episode of "Hi Honey, I'm Home" (1992).

He also appeared on series like "Love, American Style" (1969, 1972 & 1973), "Kolchak: The Night Stalker" (1975), and "Murder, She Wrote" (1990), and made cameos in the TV movie "High School U.S.A." (1983) and the feature "A Night at the Roxbury" (1998).

His last recurring role was on the series "Clueless" (1996-1999), and his final role in any medium was in the 2005 movie "Angels with Angles."

After becoming disenchanted with the roles he was being offered, Hickman had taken to working behind the scenes, as both a TV director and producer. From 1977-1988, he was a programming exec at CBS. In his later years, he became a painter.

Hickman was married three times. He was wed to actress Carol Christensen from 1963-1972, Joanne Papile from 1977-1981, and is survived by his wife, actress and voice-over artist Joan Roberts, to whom he had been married since 1983.

He is also survived by his brother, Darryl, and by his two children

Sgt. Saunders · 01-09-2022, 03:11 PM

Mr. Hickman was great as Dobie Gillis, along with his good friend, Bob Denver, as the unfailingly cool beatnik Maynard G. Krebs. Hickman and Denver were classmates at Loyola Marymount University.

With Mr. Hickman’s death, actress and attorney Shelia James Kuehl, who portrayed Dobie’s long-suffering would-be-girlfriend, Zelda, is the only surviving cast member from the main cast of the show.

Dwayne Hickman and Bob Denver were two very talented Catholic guys, who brought much joy and amusement to the American people.

Requiem aeternam, Mr. Hickman.

80sTrivia · 01-09-2022, 05:03 PM

So sad to hear of his passing...

Bonniegirl · 01-09-2022, 06:36 PM

Rest in peace Dwayne !

Dude111 · 01-09-2022, 06:54 PM

Very sad

Zoneboy · 01-09-2022, 07:07 PM

He died on Bob Denver's birthday.

Merry24 · 01-09-2022, 11:32 PM

According to TVLine he was dealing with Parkinson’s Disease. Prayers to his family and friends.

It would be nice if Me TV would have a detication Marathon of The Many Loves Of Dobbie Gillis. Perhaps Antenna TV can get there hands on The Bob Cummings Show.

Merry24 · 01-09-2022, 11:41 PM

My prayers go to his family and friends.

stevea · 01-10-2022, 12:14 AM

RIP. It was a funny show.

Bonniegirl · 01-10-2022, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoneboy

He died on Bob Denver's birthday.

AB · 01-10-2022, 06:13 PM

Rest in peace.

Mr. Television · 01-14-2022, 04:34 PM

R.I.P. Dwayne.

01-09-2022, 02:52 PM	#1
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	Dwayne Hickman (1934-2022) https://extratv.com/2022/01/09/dwayn...is-dies-at-87/ Dwayne Hickman, a veteran of early TV forever known as lovelorn teen Dobie Gillis, has died at 87 of Parkinson's disease complications. Hickman's death was confirmed by journalist George Pennacchio. Hickman was born in L.A. on May 18, 1934, the younger brother of Darryl Hickman, who became a noted child actor in films. Initially, Hickman followed his big brother into the movies, working as an extra in "The Grapes of Wrath" (1939) and "Men of Boys Town" (1941). He made his first credited film appearance in 1945's "Captain Eddie," and also had credited roles in "The Return of Rusty" (1946), "The Secret Heart" (1946), and "The Boy with Green Hair" (1948). While his older brother remained a movie actor, Dwayne gravitated to TV, making his debut on the 1954 series "Public Defender." After appearing on "The Lone Ranger" (1951) and "The Loretta Young Show" (1954), he landed his breakthrough role, playing Chuck MacDonald on "The Bob Cummings Show" (1955-1959) for over 150 episodes. He became a TV phenomenon as the star of "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis" (1959-1963), an innovative show that was the first on a major network to focus on teenage characters as the stars. Hickman played the titular charming schemer, with Bob Denver as his beatnik sidekick. The series lasted nearly 150 episodes. When his signature series was over, Hickman was nearly 30 years old and found himself typecast. He appeared in the film "Cat Ballou" (1965), but then felt compelled to sign up for a series of youth-driven American International Pictures films, including "Ski Party," "How to Stuff a Wild Bikini," and "Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine" (all 1965). Hickman made numerous TV appearances in the '60s and '70s, including reprising his role as Dobie for the TV movies "Whatever Happened to Dobie Gillis?" (1977) and "Bring Me the Head of Dobie Gillis" (1988), last playing the part on an episode of "Hi Honey, I'm Home" (1992). He also appeared on series like "Love, American Style" (1969, 1972 & 1973), "Kolchak: The Night Stalker" (1975), and "Murder, She Wrote" (1990), and made cameos in the TV movie "High School U.S.A." (1983) and the feature "A Night at the Roxbury" (1998). His last recurring role was on the series "Clueless" (1996-1999), and his final role in any medium was in the 2005 movie "Angels with Angles." After becoming disenchanted with the roles he was being offered, Hickman had taken to working behind the scenes, as both a TV director and producer. From 1977-1988, he was a programming exec at CBS. In his later years, he became a painter. Hickman was married three times. He was wed to actress Carol Christensen from 1963-1972, Joanne Papile from 1977-1981, and is survived by his wife, actress and voice-over artist Joan Roberts, to whom he had been married since 1983. He is also survived by his brother, Darryl, and by his two children

01-09-2022, 05:03 PM	#3
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,715	So sad to hear of his passing...
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01-09-2022, 11:32 PM	#7
Merry24 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 10, 2017 Location: beach Posts: 2,036	The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis Dwayne Hickman Passes Away at age 87 According to TVLine he was dealing with Parkinson’s Disease. Prayers to his family and friends. It would be nice if Me TV would have a detication Marathon of The Many Loves Of Dobbie Gillis. Perhaps Antenna TV can get there hands on The Bob Cummings Show.

01-14-2022, 04:34 PM	#12
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,125	R.I.P. Dwayne.
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01-09-2022, 03:11 PM	#2
Sgt. Saunders Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 27, 2021 Location: The Garden State Posts: 540	Mr. Hickman was great as Dobie Gillis, along with his good friend, Bob Denver, as the unfailingly cool beatnik Maynard G. Krebs. Hickman and Denver were classmates at Loyola Marymount University. With Mr. Hickman’s death, actress and attorney Shelia James Kuehl, who portrayed Dobie’s long-suffering would-be-girlfriend, Zelda, is the only surviving cast member from the main cast of the show. Dwayne Hickman and Bob Denver were two very talented Catholic guys, who brought much joy and amusement to the American people. Requiem aeternam, Mr. Hickman.

01-09-2022, 06:36 PM	#4
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,417	Rest in peace Dwayne !

01-09-2022, 06:54 PM	#5
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,427	Very sad

01-09-2022, 07:07 PM	#6
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	He died on Bob Denver's birthday.

01-09-2022, 11:41 PM	#8
Merry24 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 10, 2017 Location: beach Posts: 2,036	My prayers go to his family and friends.

01-10-2022, 12:14 AM	#9
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,216	RIP. It was a funny show.

01-10-2022, 06:13 PM	#11
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,426	Rest in peace.