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GentlemanJim · 06-14-2021, 11:55 AM

For decades my only familiarity with Dodson was as bumbling, mild-mannered Howard Sprague. Then, just a couple years ago I saw him portray a meek loser opposite Sally Struthers in 1972's movie "The Get Away".

But last night I was shocked to see him portray a world-wise police Detective in a 1966 episode of the Fugitive. It was really difficult to peel away the layers of "Howard" and visualize Dodson in the intended role.

OH Nuts! · 06-14-2021, 12:47 PM

He was also on a few eps of Archie Bunker’s place as a middle aged man who supposedly hit on the gay busboy who was related to Veronica the cook.

Willbo · 06-16-2021, 08:14 AM

He was really good on "St. Elsewhere". He played a judge who was dying. I can't remember the disease he had. Nothing like Howard. He was a really good dramatic actor.

Will Dockery · 07-19-2021, 06:24 AM

Dodson had a short scene in Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid as an Old West land baron type.

SarahBellum · 07-19-2021, 10:05 AM

He has appeared in a lot of TV shows. I recall seeing him in a few episodes of Barney Miller.

GentlemanJim · 07-19-2021, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SarahBellum

I recall seeing him in a few episodes of Barney Miller.

I had forgotten about that. He was pretty good as an eccentric gun nut with a zest for mayhem.

SarahBellum · 07-19-2021, 04:03 PM

Yeah, he killed his barber due to a bad haircut.

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06-14-2021, 12:47 PM	#2
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	He was also on a few eps of Archie Bunker’s place as a middle aged man who supposedly hit on the gay busboy who was related to Veronica the cook.

06-16-2021, 08:14 AM	#3
Willbo Member Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 10, 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 859	He was really good on "St. Elsewhere". He played a judge who was dying. I can't remember the disease he had. Nothing like Howard. He was a really good dramatic actor.

07-19-2021, 10:05 AM	#5
SarahBellum Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 15, 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,873	He has appeared in a lot of TV shows. I recall seeing him in a few episodes of Barney Miller.

07-19-2021, 04:03 PM	#7
SarahBellum Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 15, 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,873	Yeah, he killed his barber due to a bad haircut.