Bob Hastings, a character actor best known for his role on 1960s sitcom “McHale’s Navy” as Lt. Elroy Carpenter, the bumbling, sycophantic aide to Captain Binghampton, died June 30 in Burbank, Calif., of pancreatic cancer. He was 89.
Hastings also recurred on “All in the Family” as Tommy Kelsey, the owner of the bar that Archie frequents and later buys.
The actor worked in television from its very earliest years, with a role as Hal on the DuMont network’s “Captain Video and His Video Rangers” in 1949.
Hastings recurred on “The Phil Silvers Show” in various roles in the late 1950s and guested on “Gunsmoke,” “Ben Casey,” “Dennis the Menace” and “Twilight Zone.”
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RIP, sir. May I use this moment to ask a question? If our military protects and defends our coasts everyday (USCG), why can’t it do the same for our borders?
Our president is an asshole
Gosh it was good to be a kid back then.
One of my favorite boobs on the boob tube – RIP.
RIP – McHales Navy was one of my favorites growning up
From 1993 until 2003, he did the voice of Commissioner Gordon on many Batman animated shows as well as video games. Work is where you can find it and don’t forget that Mark Hamill did the voice of the Joker on many of the Batman shows and video games.
Thanks for the great entertainment, Mr. Hastings. Rest in Peace.
He would have fit in at Exxon.
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Sometimes I think God does or should, give an extra bright halo to people who make others laugh.