USA Today
Howard Hesseman, enshrined in pop culture history for his role as radio disc jockey Dr. Johnny Fever on CBS sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati,” has died at 81.
The actor scored two Emmy nominations as best supporting actor for his role on the show, which ran from 1978 to 1982. He also played architect Sam Royer, Ann Romano’s second husband and Barbara’s father-in-law, on “One Day at a Time,” and went on to star in “Head of the Class” as history and social studies teacher Charlie Moore in the ’80s.
His manager Robbie Kass confirmed Sunday to USA TODAY that Hesseman died on Saturday in Los Angeles from complications of colon surgery, calling him a “groundbreaking talent” and lifelong friend, “whose kindness and generosity was equaled by his influence and admiration to generations of actors and improvisational comedy throughout the world.” More
His spirit sent Cincinnati to the Super Bowl…
RIP Dr. Fever
“And now for more music and Les Nessman.”
Remember when TV shows were fun?
RIP Howard Hesseman.
Jan Smithers in those tight jeans.
LBS
I’m Happy the Bengals won.
I like Burrow. Solid guy.
Dry Gulched
I always likes Jan Smithers better than Loni.
Still very nice looking at her age.
Popcorn should be served in a bag not in aa Air Head.
“Just one more thing, Cincinnati… BOOGER!”
RIP, ya had a great run.
From the first WKRP episode:
https://youtu.be/FzgLeC54cqs
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RIP Howard
RIP Howard Hesseman.
Him sneaking up on Loni Anderson is a memory that is branded in.
Jethro, thanks!
I looked, but didn’t find it.
WKRP … one of the best sitcoms ever … never Jumped the Shark
the whole cast was great
Hesseman was a fantastic Dr. Fever … great deadpan
don’t make shows like that anymore
One of my favorites from one of the favorite shows of my youth.
Rest in Peace, God bless and keep your family during this difficult time.
RIP
Funny guy.
Sad he’s gone.
Loved the WKRP show.
That and Night Court!
And, he had a small part in Spinal Tap.