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sinatrastar · 09-23-2003, 09:13 AM

I heard the sad news that Gordon Jump has passed away. While his stay on the show was short, his battle with George was great, "I'll see you in hell Costanza!" Of course nothing can match his great run on WKRP. Too many sad endings recently.

Brian Damage · 09-23-2003, 03:14 PM

What a shame

Maestro · 09-23-2003, 03:51 PM

RIP 'Big Guy'

Jarrettmac · 09-23-2003, 03:55 PM

Was he the guy, the battled with George for the suit?

Maestro · 09-23-2003, 04:25 PM

No.
Gordon played Mr. Thomassoulo, George's boss at PlayNowInc.
Remember, he busted handicaped-George carrying his elect scooter down the street.

Gordon Jump played the Maytag repairman for years:
http://www.tvacres.com/images/maytag_repairman1.jpg

dlemond · 09-23-2003, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Maestro
No.
Gordon played Mr. Thomassoulo, George's boss at PlayNowInc.
Remember, he busted handicaped-George carrying his elect scooter down the street.

Gordon Jump played the Maytag repairman for years:
http://www.tvacres.com/images/maytag_repairman1.jpg

That is a picture of Jesse White, the original Maytag repairman.

Gordon Jump (below) took over the role.

wickthayer · 09-24-2003, 10:49 AM

I am glad he was on the show - he will now be repairing the big appliance in the sky. I know the actor who played Jack Clompas also died

And the elder Mendlebaum. Any others?

DarwinEx · 09-24-2003, 04:14 PM

so long Big Guy

sinatrastar · 09-24-2003, 05:10 PM

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I am glad he was on the show - he will now be repairing the big appliance in the sky. I know the actor who played Jack Clompas also died And the elder Mendlebaum. Any others?

from an earlier post ...

Sandy Baron
Sandy Baron, who most recently played "Jack Klompus" -- the condo neighbor who continually battled with Jerry's dad -- on "Seinfeld," passed away in a Van Nuys nursing home on Sunday, January 21, 2001.

Gosh, Sandy was one of my first "TV crushes" when he starred in the late 60's comedy show "Hey Landlord!" A pre-teen living in Southern California, I felt sure that every New York City resident had to be like Sandy's character, "Chuck Hookstratten" -- friendly, cute, and quick-with-a-quip. <laugh>

What a wonderful talent -- Sandy's famous stage show about the life of comedian Lenny Bruce was brilliant.

Claudia

wickthayer · 09-28-2003, 06:33 AM

Hard to believe Klompas was a spongeworthy at one point

09-23-2003, 09:13 AM	#1
sinatrastar Indian Summer Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 22, 2003 Location: 78 W 86th St. Apt 3E Posts: 6,027	Goodbye Mr. Thomassoulo I heard the sad news that Gordon Jump has passed away. While his stay on the show was short, his battle with George was great, "I'll see you in hell Costanza!" Of course nothing can match his great run on WKRP. Too many sad endings recently.

09-23-2003, 03:14 PM	#2
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	What a shame

09-23-2003, 03:51 PM	#3
Maestro Hipster Dufus Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Below the equator Posts: 2,905	RIP 'Big Guy'

09-23-2003, 03:55 PM	#4
Jarrettmac Elaine All The Way! Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 31, 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 99	Was he the guy, the battled with George for the suit?

09-23-2003, 04:25 PM	#5
Maestro Hipster Dufus Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Below the equator Posts: 2,905	No. Gordon played Mr. Thomassoulo, George's boss at PlayNowInc. Remember, he busted handicaped-George carrying his elect scooter down the street. Gordon Jump played the Maytag repairman for years: http://www.tvacres.com/images/maytag_repairman1.jpg

09-24-2003, 10:49 AM	#7
wickthayer Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 03, 2003 Posts: 562	I am glad he was on the show - he will now be repairing the big appliance in the sky. I know the actor who played Jack Clompas also died And the elder Mendlebaum. Any others?

09-24-2003, 04:14 PM	#8
DarwinEx Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 09, 2003 Location: lalaland Posts: 292	so long Big Guy

09-28-2003, 06:33 AM	#10
wickthayer Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 03, 2003 Posts: 562	Hard to believe Klompas was a spongeworthy at one point