The name of the YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS guy. - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Yong Fang · 03-22-2014, 07:38 AM

What is the name of the actor who sort of appears out of nowhere and goes "yesssssssssssss", followed by snarky banter with who he is peaking with? He had a mustache and was middle aged. That guy was hilarious. He should of had his own TV Show.

Zoneboy · 03-22-2014, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yong Fang

What is the name of the actor who sort of appears out of nowhere and goes "yesssssssssssss", followed by snarky banter with who he is peaking with? He had a mustache and was middle aged. That guy was hilarious. He should of had his own TV Show.

Frank Nelson

missy's pop pop · 03-22-2014, 08:41 PM

Frank Nelson frequently appeared as game-show host Freddie Fillmore on "I Love Lucy," but his first real success came on the Jack Benny radio program in the 1940s and 1950s, where he perfected his snarky, sarcastic characterization (usually as a harried waiter, bank teller, etc). His was one of the voices you'd recognize no matter what radio show (or TV show) in which he was featured.

mets82 · 03-24-2014, 03:48 PM

He also played a cop on the show. It was the episode where Fred and Ricky were busy watching the fight as was everybody else and Lucy went to get some change and got arrested. He played the sergeant, I believe.

Cincy Guy · 03-24-2014, 07:37 PM

This portrayal that was used bv Frank Nelson on I Love Lucy, Jack Benny, etc. has just been used for an un-named person in the Gasoline Alley comic strip.

king of comedy · 03-25-2014, 07:35 AM

He was also on Sanford and Son. He was funny!! Is he still alive?

ohmrwilson · 03-25-2014, 07:39 AM

One of the legendary character actors, I love Frank Nelson
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
I love Frank Nelson.

Torgo · 03-25-2014, 04:40 PM

Just saw him on the episode Lucy Changes Her Mind, he plays the waiter.

He's also in the episode where they come back from Hollywood on the train, he plays the conductor.

LittleRickyII · 03-26-2014, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mets82

He also played a cop on the show. It was the episode where Fred and Ricky were busy watching the fight as was everybody else and Lucy went to get some change and got arrested. He played the sergeant, I believe.

Correct, he didn't just play Freddie Filmore. In fact, he appeared in one role or another in every season of I Love Lucy, including as Connecticut neighbor Ralph Ramsey. He was Freddie Filmore in S1 and S3; in the episode you mention, and also as a waiter, in S2; as a TV host in "Million Dollar Idea" in S3; as the talent scout in S4; as a train conductor and then customs official in S5; and Ralph Ramsey in S6. I may be missing one or two others. He also appeared in the first L-D Comedy Hour, and played a train conductor again on S1 of TLS.

Cincy Guy · 03-29-2014, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by king of comedy

He was also on Sanford and Son. He was funny!! Is he still alive?

Frank Nelson passed away in 1986 at the age of 75.

OH Nuts! · 03-29-2014, 10:02 AM

He was a great character actor; always a hoot. May he R.I.P.

03-22-2014, 07:38 AM	#1
Yong Fang Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 04, 2009 Location: Memphis Tennessee Posts: 3,073	The name of the YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS guy. What is the name of the actor who sort of appears out of nowhere and goes "yesssssssssssss", followed by snarky banter with who he is peaking with? He had a mustache and was middle aged. That guy was hilarious. He should of had his own TV Show.

03-22-2014, 08:41 PM	#3
missy's pop pop Hooray for "Hazel!" Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 19, 2013 Location: St. Louis Posts: 396	"Yeeeeeeesssssss" indeed! Frank Nelson frequently appeared as game-show host Freddie Fillmore on "I Love Lucy," but his first real success came on the Jack Benny radio program in the 1940s and 1950s, where he perfected his snarky, sarcastic characterization (usually as a harried waiter, bank teller, etc). His was one of the voices you'd recognize no matter what radio show (or TV show) in which he was featured.

03-24-2014, 03:48 PM	#4
mets82 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 14, 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,058	He also played a cop on the show. It was the episode where Fred and Ricky were busy watching the fight as was everybody else and Lucy went to get some change and got arrested. He played the sergeant, I believe.
	__________________ http://www.superbowlgreatness.blogspot.com/ Please check out my blog. I vent on all things. TV, sports etc. you name it. Its also a work in progress. Check out and see what you think.

03-25-2014, 07:39 AM	#7
ohmrwilson Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 25, 2012 Location: ny Posts: 314	One of the legendary character actors, I love Frank Nelson YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS I love Frank Nelson.
	__________________ "I’m tired of feeling like I’m ******* crazy I’m tired of driving ‘til I see stars in my eyes It’s all I’ve got to keep myself sane, baby So I just drive on, I just ride" (c) Elizabeth Grant aka Lana Del Rey, & J. Parker. Hillary Clinton45 / Deval Patrick 2016

03-25-2014, 04:40 PM	#8
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,037	Just saw him on the episode Lucy Changes Her Mind, he plays the waiter. He's also in the episode where they come back from Hollywood on the train, he plays the conductor.
	__________________ "I'm going to go do something productive. I'm gonna go watch television." - Ray Peterson, The 'burbs "I am the literary equivalent of a Big Mac and Fries." - Stephen King "There's nothing wrong with G-rated movies, as long as there's lots of sex and violence." - Elvira

03-24-2014, 07:37 PM	#5
Cincy Guy Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 20, 2003 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 230	This portrayal that was used bv Frank Nelson on I Love Lucy, Jack Benny, etc. has just been used for an un-named person in the Gasoline Alley comic strip.

03-25-2014, 07:35 AM	#6
king of comedy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 31, 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,140	He was also on Sanford and Son. He was funny!! Is he still alive?

03-29-2014, 10:02 AM	#11
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	He was a great character actor; always a hoot. May he R.I.P.