Harry Anderson (1952 - 2018) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 04-16-2018, 06:50 PM

Meredith) -- Harry Anderson, known for his acting role as Judge Harry Stone on "Night Court" was found dead in his Asheville, North Carolina home Monday morning according to police.

He was 65 years old. Foul play was not suspected according to officials.

Anderson's acting career started with many appearances on "Saturday Night Live". This led him to the role of Harry "The Hat" Gittes on multiple seasons of the TV sitcom "Cheers", and eventually as Judge Harry Stone on "Night Court" for nine seasons.

According to IMDb, Anderson was a longtime fan of singer Mel Tormé. His character on "Night Court" was also and the singer appeared on the sitcom six times as himself.

Anderson went on to appear in numerous other TV specials and shows, including 12 appearances on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" as a magician.

Svenfan1234 · 04-16-2018, 07:03 PM

Dunkin Donuts · 04-16-2018, 07:27 PM

RIP Harry. I loved the show.

Adamantium · 04-16-2018, 07:34 PM

This one is a total shocker. I don't usually get emotional over actor's death (a few I have, John Ritter especially) but I find myself misty eyed right now.

I think a "Night Court" marathon is in my future.

MikeLutton · 04-16-2018, 08:18 PM

me to i thought he be around forever one of my favorites here you know,so funny. i m happy have all 9 seasons of night court. in my collection i alway's wanted to meet him

Mr. Television · 04-16-2018, 08:43 PM

I am just in total shock. NC was one of my favorite shows back then. R.I.P. Harry.

Rawr · 04-16-2018, 08:49 PM

Shocking! I wonder what happened? May he RIP.

Bonniegirl · 04-16-2018, 09:06 PM

Very sad and shocking!

Much too young to pass away!

RIP Harry!

Mr. Television · 04-16-2018, 09:13 PM

https://twitter.com/MarshaWarfield?r...Ctwgr%5Eauthor

From Marsha Warfield's twitter account.

80sTrivia · 04-16-2018, 09:49 PM

Shocked and sad to hear the news of Harry's passing...

Ryan Chamberlain · 04-16-2018, 09:55 PM

This one hurts. Deeply.

His kids are not much older than me. I really hope they are doing ok right now. As ok as one can be when their dad just dies unexpectedly.

Phil125 · 04-16-2018, 11:05 PM

Man did this ruin my day

TMC · 04-17-2018, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Television

https://twitter.com/MarshaWarfield?r...Ctwgr%5Eauthor

From Marsha Warfield's twitter account.

Harry Anderson remembered by Night Court alums and fellow comedians
"Aw man, I'm so sorry to hear this," tweeted Night Court co-star Marsha Warfield. "Rest in peace, Harry the Hat, you were my friend." fellow co-star Markie Post tweeted "I am devastated," while John Larroquette wrote he was "Heartsick." Judd Apatow relayed how, when he was 15 years old, he interviewed Anderson. "He was a one of a kind talent who made millions so happy," tweeted Apatow. Neil Patrick Harris tweeted that he had become "friendly" with the fellow magician over the years, and he "recently sold me a handful of great magic memorabilia." Steve Martin added: "Harry was also a stellar magician and solo entertainer."

effluent · 04-17-2018, 12:45 AM

Tough one... Night Court is one of my all-time favorites and I've watched all episodes more than any other show I'm sure.

MA · 04-17-2018, 05:50 AM

What?! Just how did he die?

04-16-2018, 06:50 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	Harry Anderson (1952 - 2018) Meredith) -- Harry Anderson, known for his acting role as Judge Harry Stone on "Night Court" was found dead in his Asheville, North Carolina home Monday morning according to police. He was 65 years old. Foul play was not suspected according to officials. Anderson's acting career started with many appearances on "Saturday Night Live". This led him to the role of Harry "The Hat" Gittes on multiple seasons of the TV sitcom "Cheers", and eventually as Judge Harry Stone on "Night Court" for nine seasons. According to IMDb, Anderson was a longtime fan of singer Mel Tormé. His character on "Night Court" was also and the singer appeared on the sitcom six times as himself. Anderson went on to appear in numerous other TV specials and shows, including 12 appearances on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" as a magician.

04-16-2018, 07:03 PM	#2
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04-16-2018, 08:43 PM	#6
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,125	I am just in total shock. NC was one of my favorite shows back then. R.I.P. Harry.
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04-16-2018, 09:49 PM	#10
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,715	Shocked and sad to hear the news of Harry's passing...
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04-16-2018, 07:27 PM	#3
Dunkin Donuts Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 02, 2009 Location: Kansas City Posts: 41	RIP Harry. I loved the show.

04-16-2018, 07:34 PM	#4
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,820	This one is a total shocker. I don't usually get emotional over actor's death (a few I have, John Ritter especially) but I find myself misty eyed right now. I think a "Night Court" marathon is in my future.

04-16-2018, 08:49 PM	#7
Rawr Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 05, 2015 Posts: 2,160	Shocking! I wonder what happened? May he RIP.

04-16-2018, 09:06 PM	#8
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,436	Very sad and shocking! Much too young to pass away! RIP Harry!

04-16-2018, 09:13 PM	#9
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,125	https://twitter.com/MarshaWarfield?r...Ctwgr%5Eauthor From Marsha Warfield's twitter account.

04-16-2018, 09:55 PM	#11
Ryan Chamberlain Return Of The Silverburg 2018! Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 10, 2011 Location: Still hiding in Miles Silverburg's closet. Posts: 663	This one hurts. Deeply. His kids are not much older than me. I really hope they are doing ok right now. As ok as one can be when their dad just dies unexpectedly.
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04-16-2018, 11:05 PM	#12
Phil125 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 03, 2016 Location: NEPA Posts: 56	Man did this ruin my day

04-17-2018, 12:45 AM	#14
effluent Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 22, 2017 Location: TX Posts: 8	Tough one... Night Court is one of my all-time favorites and I've watched all episodes more than any other show I'm sure.

04-17-2018, 05:50 AM	#15
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127,160	What?! Just how did he die?
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