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Zoneboy · 06-16-2008, 02:08 AM

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Legendary improvisational comedian Jonathan Winters will receive the Pioneer Award at Sunday's TV Land Awards (9 p.m., TV Land). Here are five of Winters' most memorable TV gigs:

Davis Rules (1991-92) - In this sitcom, he played the eccentric father of a single dad/ school principal (Randy Quaid) who was trying to raise three boys.

Mork & Mindy (1981-82) - Played Mearth, Mork's (Robin Williams) fully grown-at-birth son. (Williams will present the TV Land award to Winters, the man he considers his comedic mentor.)

The Wacky World of Jonathan Winters (1972-74) - Syndicated comedy-variety show that featured improvisational sketches, along with many guest appearances by Tony Orlando and Dawn.

The Jonathan Winters Show (1967-69) - Hosted this CBS comedy-variety show in which he played many of his famous characters, including wacky old lady Maude Frickert.

The Twilight Zone (Oct. 13, 1961) - In one of the series' classic episodes, "A Game of Pool," Winters played a deceased legendary pool champ who comes back to life to take on one more game with the current top dog (Jack Klugman).

tv star collector · 06-16-2008, 08:47 AM

I'm glad to see that Jonathan Winters is finally receiving some well-deserved
recognition for his huge body of work. His credits are too numerous to
mention here but a few of the most memorable moments for me include:
The Jonathan Winters Show
"It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World"
His many, many TV guest appearances
A rare dramatic role in "The Shadow"
His voiceover work in cartoons (e.g., Linus the Lionhearted) and in puppeteer
Bil Baird's Schultz & Dooley commercials for Utica Club beer
Mork and Mindy
One of my favorite comedian/actors. One of the few greats from the golden
age of television still left. Congrats, Jonathan. Thanks for the laughter.

Zoneboy · 06-16-2008, 10:23 AM

No mention of Hee Haw!

tv star collector · 06-16-2008, 03:15 PM

Yes, Hee Haw was among "his many, many TV guest appearances."

Zoneboy · 06-16-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tv star collector

Yes, Hee Haw was among "his many, many TV guest appearances."

He was a regular but for one season only (1983) He wasn't the only Twilight Zone star to be a regular though. George Lindsey and Dub Taylor spent several years on the show.

tv star collector · 06-16-2008, 06:24 PM

I watched Hee Haw more often in the seventies than in the eighties, so
I wasn't aware of that.

Edison · 06-17-2008, 02:32 AM

One of my all-time favorite people in one of my all-time favorite flicks...

Loves Old Tv · 06-21-2008, 10:02 AM

Alas, there was no mention of Winters' rare dramatic role on the TZ at the TVLand awards.

06-16-2008, 02:08 AM	#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: 34,500	'Davis Rules' among Jonathan Winters' highlights Link Legendary improvisational comedian Jonathan Winters will receive the Pioneer Award at Sunday's TV Land Awards (9 p.m., TV Land). Here are five of Winters' most memorable TV gigs: Davis Rules (1991-92) - In this sitcom, he played the eccentric father of a single dad/ school principal (Randy Quaid) who was trying to raise three boys. Mork & Mindy (1981-82) - Played Mearth, Mork's (Robin Williams) fully grown-at-birth son. (Williams will present the TV Land award to Winters, the man he considers his comedic mentor.) The Wacky World of Jonathan Winters (1972-74) - Syndicated comedy-variety show that featured improvisational sketches, along with many guest appearances by Tony Orlando and Dawn. The Jonathan Winters Show (1967-69) - Hosted this CBS comedy-variety show in which he played many of his famous characters, including wacky old lady Maude Frickert. The Twilight Zone (Oct. 13, 1961) - In one of the series' classic episodes, "A Game of Pool," Winters played a deceased legendary pool champ who comes back to life to take on one more game with the current top dog (Jack Klugman).
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06-17-2008, 02:32 AM	#7
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06-16-2008, 08:47 AM	#2
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,487	I'm glad to see that Jonathan Winters is finally receiving some well-deserved recognition for his huge body of work. His credits are too numerous to mention here but a few of the most memorable moments for me include: The Jonathan Winters Show "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" His many, many TV guest appearances A rare dramatic role in "The Shadow" His voiceover work in cartoons (e.g., Linus the Lionhearted) and in puppeteer Bil Baird's Schultz & Dooley commercials for Utica Club beer Mork and Mindy One of my favorite comedian/actors. One of the few greats from the golden age of television still left. Congrats, Jonathan. Thanks for the laughter.

06-16-2008, 10:23 AM	#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: 34,500	No mention of Hee Haw!

06-16-2008, 03:15 PM	#4
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,487	Yes, Hee Haw was among "his many, many TV guest appearances."

06-16-2008, 06:24 PM	#6
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,487	I watched Hee Haw more often in the seventies than in the eighties, so I wasn't aware of that.

06-21-2008, 10:02 AM	#8
Loves Old Tv Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 27, 2008 Posts: 49	Alas, there was no mention of Winters' rare dramatic role on the TZ at the TVLand awards.