Frank Bonner (1942-2021) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Old School · 06-18-2021, 06:30 AM

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WKRP (A Family Affair S2/E14) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7W_DDacIjU

Variety (Click Link For Full Article) https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/fra...ti-1234999322/

Frank Bonner, the veteran actor who became famous for portraying Herb Tarlek on the TV sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati,” died Wednesday. He was 79.

Bonner’s family confirmed to TMZ that the actor died as a result of complications from Lewy body dementia.

Desiree Boers-Kort, Bonner’s daughter, posted in a “WKRP In Cincinnati” Facebook group, saying that the actor “loved his fans and was still signing autograph requests up until the last few weeks of his illness. Thank you to all who followed his career. He will be forever missed.“

Bonner appeared in 88 of the 90 episodes of “WKRP in Cincinnati,” which aired for four seasons from 1978-82. He also directed six episodes of the sitcom, which followed the misadventures of the staff of a struggling rock radio station in Cincinnati. Bonner’s character was a tasteless sales manager at the station who often failed to secure deals with major advertising agencies. From his signature white belt and shoes to his polyester suits, “plaid boy” would often come into work and be laughed at for his loud outfits. His catchphrase, “Hokay, fine,” was a response used when acknowledging decisions that he didn’t particularly like.

Merry24 · 06-18-2021, 08:49 AM

Loved him on Just The 10 Of Us. My prayers go to his family & friends.

howilu · 06-18-2021, 09:34 AM

He was part of a true ensemble comedy that was a great show but got bounced around the CBS primetime schedule so many times that viewers couldn't keep up with all the changes. One Herb episode I remember was when his family was part of the show Real Families. One of the hosts was played by long time Hollywood Squares host Peter Marshall.

06-18-2021, 08:49 AM	#2
Merry24 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 10, 2017 Location: beach Posts: 2,040	Loved him on Just The 10 Of Us. My prayers go to his family & friends.

06-18-2021, 09:34 AM	#3
howilu Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: St. Louis Park, MN Posts: 1,959	He was part of a true ensemble comedy that was a great show but got bounced around the CBS primetime schedule so many times that viewers couldn't keep up with all the changes. One Herb episode I remember was when his family was part of the show Real Families. One of the hosts was played by long time Hollywood Squares host Peter Marshall.