Another CATM Guest Star Passes On

[Cheryl Harrell]

Got this off of a 60's e-mail group I belong to...

Larry Hovis Dies

Hogan's Heroes' Actor Larry Hovis Dies at 67
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Actor Larry Hovis, who played Sgt. Carter in the
1960s television series "Hogan's Heroes" and later taught drama at Texas
State University, has died of cancer at the age of 67, the school said
on Wednesday.
Hovis was best known for his work in "Hogan's Heroes," the long-running
comedy about World War II soldiers in a German prison camp, but also had
a recurring role in the television show "Gomer Pyle, USMC" and was a
creator and performer on "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In."
He got into show business early, forming a musical act with his sister
at the age of 5, and went on to become a drummer, singer, comedian,
writer, game show producer and stage and television actor, the school
said.
He joined the university in the central Texas town of San Marcos in 1990
and taught acting and characterization until his death on Tuesday, the
school said.
A memorial service was scheduled for Saturday at the school's Theater
Center.
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[Cheryl Harrell]

Also Johnny Cash the country singer & John RItter of "3's Company" have both died just now so our condolences are sent there too as well as to the Larry Hovis camp. I liked Hogans Hero's & 3's Company too...

[atlangel]

I was so sorry to hear of all the losses that the entertainment industry has suffered this week alone. I am shocked about John Ritter's passing. I am praying for his loved ones. He certainly had a fine reputation of being friendly to his fans. Celebrities and fans alike, all agree that he was one nice guy.

I enjoyed him on Three's Company, but was pleasantly surprised by the talent he displayed in his dramatic roles. I was happy to see another side of this gifted man.

To John Ritter, Johnny Cash, and Larry Hovis: Rest in peace and thank-you for the many years of entertainment you all gave us.

[Joy]

I would like to add my condolences as well,
John ritter was another wonderful comiedic performer especially physical comedy.
He was also a co host for the United cerebral palsy telethons as his older brother has that.
My heart is saddened but i am sure that Heaven is a bit happier and funnier place with Freddie and John there.

[Goodnight Gracie]

My goodness, heaven is filling up with some great talent.

[hue_mee]

My prayers are out to all the families of those who just passed away. I was shocked beyond belief of John Ritters passing. We were all stunned at work today as news stations continued to air the passing of Johnny Cash and John Ritter. I have enjoyed Johnny Cashes music and remembered attending a crusade in Florida when Billy Graham spoke of his illness then and have the audience pray for his dear friend Johnny Cash. I have seen John Ritters recent sitcom and have enjoyed it. He as well as Johnny Cash will be deeply missed. May God bring them both peace in Heaven!

[Cheryl Harrell]

That is so neat you got to go to a Billy Graham crusade. Johnny Cash has sung at some of his crusades. I've never seen one live tho. Only on tv. He & Johnny were good friends. John Ritters dad was the late Tex Ritter the old cowboy singing star. May God be with the Cash & Ritter families at this time...

[Danisel331]

Well, to hear the news that both John Ritter and Johnny Cash passed away was a bit overwhelming. I grew up both of these entertainers, so it was like losing a friend. I hope that these help those missing these two stars.

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[hue_mee]

Very fitting tributes Miss Dani. I love them!

[Cheryl Harrell]

Once again excellent work as usual. I showed them to my hubby & he liked them esp the Johnn Cash one being a Johnny Cash fan. Great job!

[Danisel331]

Thank you. I know it's not much, but it was all I could do to keep from crying my eyes out yesterday.

[hue_mee]

I understand Dani. It just blows me away about John Ritter! I mean.... It is so hard to accept sometimes that he is no longer with us.... I know he is in a better place now but I just can't believe he is gone....

[Cheryl Harrell]

I saw this on the news last nite & someone wrote about it on one of my e-mail groups I belong to. I am copying it & putting on here. Rest in Peace Mr. Carlson...

Gordon Jump of 'WKRP', Maytag ads dies
> Tuesday, September 23, 2003 Posted: 12:59 AM EDT (0459 GMT)
>
> http://www.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/TV/0....ap/index.html
>
> LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Gordon Jump, who played a befuddled
> radio station manager on the sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati" and made his
> mark in commercials as the lonely Maytag repairman, died Monday. He was
> 71.
>
> Jump suffered from pulmonary fibrosis, said his cousin, Katherine Jump
> Wagner. The illness causes scarring of the air sacs of the lungs,
> leading to heart or respiratory failure.
>
> Wagner, of Arcanum, Ohio, said she learned of her cousin's death from
> her father, also named Gordon Jump. Her cousin was under hospice care
> at his home southeast of Los Angeles, she said.
>
> Jump played Arthur Carlson in "WKRP in Cincinnati," which aired on CBS
> from 1978-82 and featured Gary Sandy, Loni Anderson, Tim Reid, Howard
> Hesseman and Richard Sanders as the ragtag station's crew.
>
> A native of Dayton, Ohio, Jump began his career working at radio and TV
> stations in the Midwest. He worked behind the microphone and the
> camera, including jobs as a producer for Kansas and Ohio stations.
>
> Jump portrayed the Maytag repairman "Ol' Lonely," a well-recognized
> advertising symbol, from 1989 until he retired from the role in July
> and another actor took over.
>
> "Gordon was an incredibly talented actor and a remarkable human being,"
> said Ralph Hake, chairman and chief executive officer of Maytag Corp.
>
> Jump came to appreciate the attention he got for the ad campaign and
> the steady work it provided, Wagner said. But his heart was elsewhere
> professionally.
>
> "What he loved more than anything was doing theater. He was a marvelous
> actor," she said, recalling a visit to Florida to watch him perform in
> "Norman, Is That You?"
>
> Jump began his Hollywood career after moving to Los Angeles in 1963,
> appearing on series including "Daniel Boone," "Get Smart" and "The
> Partridge Family."
>
> His dramatic roles included a part in the TV movie "Ruby and Oswald,"
> about the assassination of President Kennedy, and "Conquest of the
> Planet of the Apes."
>
> Jump is survived by his wife, four daughters and a son, Maytag said in
> a statement. He also had a brother, Wagner said.
>



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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2003 23:30:54 -0400
From: crimewave <crimewave@softhome.net>
Subject: Gordon Jump of 'WKRP' and Maytag Ad Dies

By LYNN ELBER, AP Television Writer

LOS ANGELES - Gordon Jump, who played a befuddled radio station manager
on the sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati" and made his mark in
commercials as the lonely Maytag repairman, died Monday. He was 71.

Jump suffered from pulmonary fibrosis, said his cousin, Katherine Jump
Wagner. The illness causes scarring of the air sacs of the
lungs, leading to heart or respiratory failure.

Wagner, of Arcanum, Ohio, said she learned of her cousin's death from
her father, also named Gordon Jump. Her cousin was under
hospice care at his home southeast of Los Angeles, she said.

Jump played Arthur Carlson in "WKRP in Cincinnati," which aired on CBS
from 1978-82 and featured Gary Sandy, Loni Anderson, Tim Reid, Howard
Hesseman and Richard Sanders as the ragtag station's crew.

A native of Dayton, Ohio, Jump began his career working at radio and TV
stations in the Midwest. He worked behind the microphone and the camera,
including jobs as a producer for Kansas and Ohio stations.

Jump portrayed the Maytag repairman "Ol' Lonely," a well-recognized
advertising symbol, from 1989 until he retired from the role in July and
another actor took over.

"Gordon was an incredibly talented actor and a remarkable human being,"
said Ralph Hake, chairman and chief executive officer of Maytag Corp.

Jump came to appreciate the attention he got for the ad campaign and
the steady work it provided, Wagner said. But his heart was elsewhere
professionally.

"What he loved more than anything was doing theater. He was a marvelous
actor," she said, recalling a visit to Florida to watch him perform in
"Norman, Is That You?"

Jump began his Hollywood career after moving to Los Angeles in 1963,
appearing on series including "Daniel Boone," "Get Smart" and "The
Partridge Family."

His dramatic roles included a part in the TV movie "Ruby and Oswald,"
about the assassination of President Kennedy, and "Conquest of the
Planet of the Apes."

Jump is survived by his wife, four daughters and a son, Maytag said in a
statement. He also had a brother, Wagner said.

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