Actor Howard Hesseman (1940-2022) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 01-30-2022, 03:13 PM

https://deadline.com/2022/01/howard-...ry-1234922699/

Howard Hesseman, part of the ensemble that made WKRP in Cincinnati a television staple, died Saturday at Cedar Sinai hospital in Los Angeles from complications following colon surgery.

In addition to WKRP in Cincinnati, Hesseman played Captain Pete Lassard in Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment, Sam Royer on One Day at a Time, and schoolteacher Charlie Moore on Head of the Class.

Born in Lebanon, Oregon, he attended the University of Oregon before becoming a founding member of the San Francisco comedy troupe The Commitee along with fellow actor David Ogden Stiers. He used the name Don Sturdy early in his career while working as a radio DJ.

Still using the alias, Hesseman made his first television appearances, working on cop show Dragnet in 1968. In the episode, his character was a panelist on a TV show opposite series stars Sgt. Joe Friday and Officer Gannon.

From there, Hesseman launched a career as a role player in various sitcoms. He was part of the Andy Griffith Show and The Bob Newhart Show.

In July 1969, he appeared with The Committee in several sketches on The Dick Cavett Show, joined in one sketch by singer Janis Joplin.

His bigget role was yet to come. He played anti-disco DJ John “Dr. Johnny Fever” Caravella on WKRP in Cincinnati from 1978 to 1982. He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in 1980 and 1981 for the role.
That role cemented him as a go-to actor, and he reprised the character in nine episodes of The New WKRP in Cincinnati and also directed several episodes of the 1991-93 series revival.
In the late 1980s into the 1990s, Hesseman played teacher Charlie Moore on the ABC series Head of the Class. He also played Sam Royer, the man who married Bonnie Franklin’s Ann Romano on the original One Day at a Time from 1982 to 1984.
He made three appearances on Saturday Night Live, then took on a decidedly different role in 1995, when he played the Marqui de sade in Quills at the Geffen Playhouse in Westwood. He was fully naked in one scene.
Hesseman appeared in three epiode of That ’70s Show In 2001, then did three for Boston Legal.

He continued working through 2018, where he had a part in the 2018 film Dirty Politics. His last TV role was in a 2017 episode of Fresh Off The Boat.

Information on survivors and memorial plans was not immediately available.

Charley Knox · 01-30-2022, 03:49 PM

Hopefully we will see a METV marathon next Sunday afternoon. I could use a break from Full House before the 12 episode marathon scheduled for Feb 13th.

Svenfan1234 · 01-30-2022, 03:55 PM

eng51squad51 · 01-30-2022, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Charley Knox

Hopefully we will see a METV marathon next Sunday afternoon. I could use a break from Full House before the 12 episode marathon scheduled for Feb 13th.

I don't think MeTV does not have rights to WKRP any more and when Frank Bonner passway Last Year he didn't get a Tribute

space1999 · 01-30-2022, 04:46 PM

RIP Howard. I can still remember like it was yesterday when he filmed that MeTV commercial for WKRP and looked pretty good. I hope MeTV does a marathon tribute for him.

eng51squad51 · 01-30-2022, 04:48 PM

you can watch WKRP in CInn at

https://1movieshd.com/watch-tv/free-...-34803.3094286

MikeLutton · 01-30-2022, 05:53 PM

I'm watching season 1 on dvd right now

KatieAnn · 01-30-2022, 06:01 PM

RIP Howard.

I'm always watching WKRP, and it's shock to hear he's gone.

AB · 01-30-2022, 10:45 PM

Rest in peace.

icecream · 01-30-2022, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by eng51squad51

I don't think MeTV does not have rights to WKRP any more and when Frank Bonner passway Last Year he didn't get a Tribute

If MeTV lost the WKRP rights Antenna TV needs to snatch them back up.

howilu · 01-31-2022, 10:38 AM

Howard Hesseman was part of an outstanding ensemble cast that made WKRP in Cincinnati a success. He also was successful in Head of the Class, which featured an ensemble of young actors who played very bright students.

May he rest in peace.

Mr. Television · 01-31-2022, 06:13 PM

R.I.P. Howard.

Merry24 · 01-31-2022, 06:32 PM

Me TV says they will be having a detication February 6, Sunday 4pm. More Details to come.

I would think Rewind TV will have a Head Of The Class Marathon honoring him. Time will tell.

BigManMike · 01-31-2022, 06:40 PM

Sure would be a nice if an on demand streaming service would pick up WKRP.

Pavan · 01-31-2022, 11:58 PM

MeTV Network Remembers Howard Hesseman

Sunday, February 6 at 4:00 p.m. ET

4:00 p.m. WKRP in Cincinnati
DR. FEVER AND MR. TIDE (PART 1)
"Forced to host a disco dance show on TV, Johnny comes up with a new alter ego; the phony, smarmy "Rip Tide.""
4:30pm WKRP in Cincinnati
DR. FEVER AND MR. TIDE (PART 2)
"Forced to host a disco dance show on TV, Johnny comes up with a new alter ego; the phony, smarmy "Rip Tide.""

01-30-2022, 03:13 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: 34,469	Actor Howard Hesseman (1940-2022) https://deadline.com/2022/01/howard-...ry-1234922699/ Howard Hesseman, part of the ensemble that made WKRP in Cincinnati a television staple, died Saturday at Cedar Sinai hospital in Los Angeles from complications following colon surgery. In addition to WKRP in Cincinnati, Hesseman played Captain Pete Lassard in Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment, Sam Royer on One Day at a Time, and schoolteacher Charlie Moore on Head of the Class. Born in Lebanon, Oregon, he attended the University of Oregon before becoming a founding member of the San Francisco comedy troupe The Commitee along with fellow actor David Ogden Stiers. He used the name Don Sturdy early in his career while working as a radio DJ. Still using the alias, Hesseman made his first television appearances, working on cop show Dragnet in 1968. In the episode, his character was a panelist on a TV show opposite series stars Sgt. Joe Friday and Officer Gannon. From there, Hesseman launched a career as a role player in various sitcoms. He was part of the Andy Griffith Show and The Bob Newhart Show. In July 1969, he appeared with The Committee in several sketches on The Dick Cavett Show, joined in one sketch by singer Janis Joplin. His bigget role was yet to come. He played anti-disco DJ John “Dr. Johnny Fever” Caravella on WKRP in Cincinnati from 1978 to 1982. He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in 1980 and 1981 for the role. That role cemented him as a go-to actor, and he reprised the character in nine episodes of The New WKRP in Cincinnati and also directed several episodes of the 1991-93 series revival. In the late 1980s into the 1990s, Hesseman played teacher Charlie Moore on the ABC series Head of the Class. He also played Sam Royer, the man who married Bonnie Franklin’s Ann Romano on the original One Day at a Time from 1982 to 1984. He made three appearances on Saturday Night Live, then took on a decidedly different role in 1995, when he played the Marqui de sade in Quills at the Geffen Playhouse in Westwood. He was fully naked in one scene. Hesseman appeared in three epiode of That ’70s Show In 2001, then did three for Boston Legal. He continued working through 2018, where he had a part in the 2018 film Dirty Politics. His last TV role was in a 2017 episode of Fresh Off The Boat. Information on survivors and memorial plans was not immediately available.
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Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	MeTV Network Remembers Howard Hesseman Sunday, February 6 at 4:00 p.m. ET 4:00 p.m. WKRP in Cincinnati DR. FEVER AND MR. TIDE (PART 1) "Forced to host a disco dance show on TV, Johnny comes up with a new alter ego; the phony, smarmy "Rip Tide."" 4:30pm WKRP in Cincinnati DR. FEVER AND MR. TIDE (PART 2) "Forced to host a disco dance show on TV, Johnny comes up with a new alter ego; the phony, smarmy "Rip Tide.""
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01-30-2022, 03:49 PM	#2
Charley Knox Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 09, 2019 Location: Tn Posts: 634	Hopefully we will see a METV marathon next Sunday afternoon. I could use a break from Full House before the 12 episode marathon scheduled for Feb 13th.

01-30-2022, 04:46 PM	#5
space1999 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 02, 2021 Location: Lost in Space Posts: 318	RIP Howard. I can still remember like it was yesterday when he filmed that MeTV commercial for WKRP and looked pretty good. I hope MeTV does a marathon tribute for him.

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eng51squad51 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 17, 2002 Location: SC Posts: 978	you can watch WKRP in CInn at https://1movieshd.com/watch-tv/free-...-34803.3094286

01-30-2022, 06:01 PM	#8
KatieAnn Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 15, 2011 Posts: 520	RIP Howard. I'm always watching WKRP, and it's shock to hear he's gone.

01-30-2022, 10:45 PM	#9
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	Rest in peace.

01-31-2022, 10:38 AM	#11
howilu Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: St. Louis Park, MN Posts: 1,964	Howard Hesseman was part of an outstanding ensemble cast that made WKRP in Cincinnati a success. He also was successful in Head of the Class, which featured an ensemble of young actors who played very bright students. May he rest in peace.

01-31-2022, 06:32 PM	#13
Merry24 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 10, 2017 Location: beach Posts: 2,042	Me TV says they will be having a detication February 6, Sunday 4pm. More Details to come. I would think Rewind TV will have a Head Of The Class Marathon honoring him. Time will tell.

01-31-2022, 06:40 PM	#14
BigManMike Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 25, 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 3,022	Sure would be a nice if an on demand streaming service would pick up WKRP.