Sitcom Characters Who Never Had A Last Name - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Edward216 · 02-29-2016, 01:21 AM

I was reading an online article last week about The Big Bang Theory. 10 questions that it had yet to answer or something like that. It mentioned that Penny (the character played by Kaley Cuoco) in all this time (10 seasons) had yet to get a last name. I didn't think that sounded right, but then I thought about and yes it's true they've never mentioned Penny's last name. And yet all of the other main characters have a last name. Of course the show's run isn't over yet so she still might get a last name at some point.

So I thought it would interesting to do a thread about other sitcom characters who never had a last name during the run of their show. They can be regulars seen in every episode or recurring ones that we see only from time to time. I know there's probably not that many but there must be at least some because of the amount of sitcoms that have been on TV since the 1950s LOL. But, I can't think of any right off the top of my head. So maybe someone else can think of one or two to start things off.

Ed.

howilu · 02-29-2016, 11:16 AM

To my knowledge, the family on According to Jim never mentioned their last name.

Adamantium · 02-29-2016, 12:23 PM

Charles of "Charles In Charge"
Beth of "NewsRadio"

Bonniegirl · 02-29-2016, 02:22 PM

Hmmm. Good question? One that comes to mind with me is Gus the fireman in Leave it to Beaver!

zypherix · 02-29-2016, 08:43 PM

Niles on the Nanny.
"What's your last name, Niles?"
"Oh, it's just Niles, sir, kinda like Cher".

opus · 02-29-2016, 08:48 PM

Did Sam on the Brady Bunch have a last name? Was it Thebutcher?

Adamantium · 02-29-2016, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by opus

Did Sam on the Brady Bunch have a last name? Was it Thebutcher?

I'm seeing it listed online as Sam Franklin. though I don't ever recall them saying it on the show.

Sal · 02-29-2016, 10:07 PM

Gilligan
Jeannie
Samantha, Endora, and everyone on their side of the family (Bewitched)
Lurch (Addams Family)

Nordy · 02-29-2016, 10:42 PM

Well of course my favorite show Gilmore Girls there is a few:
Miss Patty
Gypsy
Drella
Lulu
T.J.

jimpickens · 02-29-2016, 11:51 PM

Gonzo
Bert
Ernie

Ohio8 · 02-29-2016, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sal

Gilligan
Jeannie
Samantha, Endora, and everyone on their side of the family (Bewitched)
Lurch (Addams Family)

"Gilligan" was his last name. "Willie" was his first name.

icecream · 03-01-2016, 12:09 AM

Mork from Mork and Mindy

Bonniegirl · 03-01-2016, 12:38 AM

Arnold the news boy from The Flintstones. I don't think his last name was ever mentioned!

Edward216 · 03-01-2016, 04:40 AM

I've thought of one but somebody can correct me if I'm wrong.

I believe Carlton the doorman ("Hello this is Carlton the doorman") on Rhoda was never given a last name. And he was never seen either, we only ever heard his voice.

Ed.

Sal · 03-01-2016, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ohio8

"Gilligan" was his last name. "Willie" was his first name.

That was never mentioned on the show. He was just called Gilligan and nobody even asked him if that was his first or last name. That was not revealed until Bob Denver himself brought it up many years later. That's where the name Willie came from. So, technically, during the time the series was on, Gilligan only went by one name.

02-29-2016, 01:21 AM	#1
Edward216 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 18, 2014 Location: Central Time Zone Posts: 4,648	Sitcom Characters Who Never Had A Last Name I was reading an online article last week about The Big Bang Theory. 10 questions that it had yet to answer or something like that. It mentioned that Penny (the character played by Kaley Cuoco) in all this time (10 seasons) had yet to get a last name. I didn't think that sounded right, but then I thought about and yes it's true they've never mentioned Penny's last name. And yet all of the other main characters have a last name. Of course the show's run isn't over yet so she still might get a last name at some point. So I thought it would interesting to do a thread about other sitcom characters who never had a last name during the run of their show. They can be regulars seen in every episode or recurring ones that we see only from time to time. I know there's probably not that many but there must be at least some because of the amount of sitcoms that have been on TV since the 1950s LOL. But, I can't think of any right off the top of my head. So maybe someone else can think of one or two to start things off. Ed.
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02-29-2016, 08:43 PM	#5
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02-29-2016, 11:16 AM	#2
howilu Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: St. Louis Park, MN Posts: 1,963	To my knowledge, the family on According to Jim never mentioned their last name.

02-29-2016, 12:23 PM	#3
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,839	Charles of "Charles In Charge" Beth of "NewsRadio"

02-29-2016, 02:22 PM	#4
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,864	Hmmm. Good question? One that comes to mind with me is Gus the fireman in Leave it to Beaver!

02-29-2016, 08:48 PM	#6
opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,581	Did Sam on the Brady Bunch have a last name? Was it Thebutcher?

02-29-2016, 11:51 PM	#10
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03-01-2016, 12:38 AM	#13
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,864	Arnold the news boy from The Flintstones. I don't think his last name was ever mentioned!

03-01-2016, 04:40 AM	#14
Edward216 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 18, 2014 Location: Central Time Zone Posts: 4,648	I've thought of one but somebody can correct me if I'm wrong. I believe Carlton the doorman ("Hello this is Carlton the doorman") on Rhoda was never given a last name. And he was never seen either, we only ever heard his voice. Ed.