Robert Donner (Exidor) Dies At 75 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 06-12-2006, 01:33 PM

Robert Donner, who made more than 100 TV and film appearances over a 40-year career, died of a heart attack on June 8 in Sherman Oaks, Calif. He was 75.
Born in New York City, he grew up in New Jersey, Michigan and Texas and served in the Navy. He began his acting career after neighbor Clint Eastwood encouraged him to try drama, and starting with small roles in "Rio Bravo" and "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance."

Often cast as a sheriff, bad guy or wild-eyed preacher, he went on to appear in features including "Cool Hand Luke," "High Plains Drifter" and most recently, "Hoot." On TV, he had recurring roles as Exidor on "Mork and Mindy" and Yancy Tucker on "The Waltons." He appeared on dozens of series, including "Bonanza," "Columbo," "Big Valley," "Incredible Hulk," "The Six Million Dollar Man," Murder, She Wrote," "Fame," "MacGyver," "Dharma & Greg" and "Matlock."

He was a founding member of Harvey Lembeck's comedy-improv group "The Crazy Quilt Comedy Company" and was active in celebrity golf tournaments.

He is survived by his wife Jill and two brothers.

TV Knowledge Fan · 06-12-2006, 01:39 PM

....he was a very capable character actor (mostly in Westerns), but as "Exidor", he was wonderful! I still remember that line he gave when he tried to adopt Mork in 1980- "If we could take, what I just said, and BOTTLE it...we could double the corn crop in Kansas!!". It was funny the way he "bit" into that.......

tv star collector · 06-12-2006, 07:04 PM

"Exidor" (Robert Donner) was truly one of the great unsung TV characters.
Hilarious and unique.

Dr. Thong · 06-12-2006, 07:08 PM

Exidor always made me laugh with his inspired insanity. This is sad news. It's weird, because I just watched the season one episode the other day where Mork and Exidor are in jail and Exidor explains that he now worships O.J. Simpson.

That was a harmless and silly joke in 1978, but it's now it's just plain creepy!

Goodbye, Robert Donner...you will be missed.

robyrob · 06-12-2006, 11:21 PM

sad news, he was one of my favorite characters

Mr. Television · 06-12-2006, 11:24 PM

He was great on Mork and The Waltons and he will be missed.

Nelson_Flavor · 06-13-2006, 01:08 AM

A sad day.

Nelson_Flavor · 06-13-2006, 01:21 AM

Some funny Exidor lines (from IMDB)

Exidor: [Exidor is trying to get Mork's memory back] All right, Mork, put your hands in front of your face, and repeat after me. "Oh, no, please don't."
Mork: Oh, no, please don't... oh...
Exidor: [Exidor takes a poster off Mindy's wall and smashes it over Mork's head] Too late.

Exidor: [storming out of the dressing room, talking to his imaginary friend] What do you mean the mannequins want a coffee break? They just had one ten minutes ago and all they did was dribble.

And of course:

Exidor: Okay Mork, repeat after me. Oh wa
Mork: Oh wa
Exidor: Ta Jer
Mork: Ta Jer
Exidor: Kiam
Mork: Kiam
Exidor: (paraprashing) okay, faster now

Zoneboy · 06-14-2006, 10:38 AM

Here's the link if anyone wants to view the obit or sign the guest book.

http://www.legacy.com/latimes/Obitua...sonId=18103936

Scoobiedoo30 · 06-15-2006, 01:35 AM

Rest in Peace Robert

Ohio8 · 06-16-2006, 10:52 AM

I remember his first appearance, which was in one of the first two "Mork & Mindy" episodes. He was living in a Boulder slum building, and Mork stayed there after he ran into Mindy's dad.

Mork met Exidor and proceeded to lay a TV preacher routine on Exidor that was iiiincredible! BTW, at the time the televangelist was ione of Robin Williams's characters in his stand-up comedy act.
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Lamont · 06-20-2006, 08:27 PM

hard to believe he was that old

sometimes tv starts seem, in our minds, the same age as when they were on tv

rest in peace!

06-12-2006, 01:33 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: 34,376	Robert Donner (Exidor) Dies At 75 Robert Donner, who made more than 100 TV and film appearances over a 40-year career, died of a heart attack on June 8 in Sherman Oaks, Calif. He was 75. Born in New York City, he grew up in New Jersey, Michigan and Texas and served in the Navy. He began his acting career after neighbor Clint Eastwood encouraged him to try drama, and starting with small roles in "Rio Bravo" and "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance." Often cast as a sheriff, bad guy or wild-eyed preacher, he went on to appear in features including "Cool Hand Luke," "High Plains Drifter" and most recently, "Hoot." On TV, he had recurring roles as Exidor on "Mork and Mindy" and Yancy Tucker on "The Waltons." He appeared on dozens of series, including "Bonanza," "Columbo," "Big Valley," "Incredible Hulk," "The Six Million Dollar Man," Murder, She Wrote," "Fame," "MacGyver," "Dharma & Greg" and "Matlock." He was a founding member of Harvey Lembeck's comedy-improv group "The Crazy Quilt Comedy Company" and was active in celebrity golf tournaments. He is survived by his wife Jill and two brothers.
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06-12-2006, 01:39 PM	#2
TV Knowledge Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 29, 2006 Location: Long Branch, N.J. Posts: 2,577	I shall miss him.... ....he was a very capable character actor (mostly in Westerns), but as "Exidor", he was wonderful! I still remember that line he gave when he tried to adopt Mork in 1980- "If we could take, what I just said, and BOTTLE it...we could double the corn crop in Kansas!!". It was funny the way he "bit" into that.......

06-12-2006, 07:08 PM	#4
Dr. Thong a/k/a "ACK!" Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 10, 2001 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 5,546	Exidor always made me laugh with his inspired insanity. This is sad news. It's weird, because I just watched the season one episode the other day where Mork and Exidor are in jail and Exidor explains that he now worships O.J. Simpson. That was a harmless and silly joke in 1978, but it's now it's just plain creepy! Goodbye, Robert Donner...you will be missed.
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06-12-2006, 11:21 PM	#5
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,189	sad news, he was one of my favorite characters
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06-12-2006, 11:24 PM	#6
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06-12-2006, 07:04 PM	#3
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,486	"Exidor" (Robert Donner) was truly one of the great unsung TV characters. Hilarious and unique.

06-13-2006, 01:08 AM	#7
Nelson_Flavor Pardon, where's the restroom? Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 20, 2003 Location: IL Posts: 69	A sad day.

06-13-2006, 01:21 AM	#8
Nelson_Flavor Pardon, where's the restroom? Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 20, 2003 Location: IL Posts: 69	Some funny Exidor lines (from IMDB) Exidor: [Exidor is trying to get Mork's memory back] All right, Mork, put your hands in front of your face, and repeat after me. "Oh, no, please don't." Mork: Oh, no, please don't... oh... Exidor: [Exidor takes a poster off Mindy's wall and smashes it over Mork's head] Too late. Exidor: [storming out of the dressing room, talking to his imaginary friend] What do you mean the mannequins want a coffee break? They just had one ten minutes ago and all they did was dribble. And of course: Exidor: Okay Mork, repeat after me. Oh wa Mork: Oh wa Exidor: Ta Jer Mork: Ta Jer Exidor: Kiam Mork: Kiam Exidor: (paraprashing) okay, faster now

06-14-2006, 10:38 AM	#9
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: 34,376	LA Times Obituary Here's the link if anyone wants to view the obit or sign the guest book. http://www.legacy.com/latimes/Obitua...sonId=18103936

06-15-2006, 01:35 AM	#10
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	Ropbert Donner (Exidor Dies at 75 Rest in Peace Robert
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06-16-2006, 10:52 AM	#11
Ohio8 Member Forum Star Join Date: Jul 29, 2003 Location: Wherever you aren't. Posts: 18,923	I remember his first appearance, which was in one of the first two "Mork & Mindy" episodes. He was living in a Boulder slum building, and Mork stayed there after he ran into Mindy's dad. Mork met Exidor and proceeded to lay a TV preacher routine on Exidor that was iiiincredible! BTW, at the time the televangelist was ione of Robin Williams's characters in his stand-up comedy act. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I like playing jacks, especially Jack Nicholson: 'We all took a vote and I want to see the (darn) World Series." -- Mork

06-20-2006, 08:27 PM	#12
Lamont Lamont says Smile! Forum Veteran Join Date: May 28, 2005 Location: Deep in the Heart of Nowhere Posts: 5,217	loved him hard to believe he was that old sometimes tv starts seem, in our minds, the same age as when they were on tv rest in peace!
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