Oliver Tree obit

Singer-Songwriter Oliver Tree Dies At 32 In Rio De Janeiro Helicopter Crash

 He was not on the list.

Oliver Tree, the singer-songwriter and record producer who first burst onto the indie scene with Whethan’s viral alternative pop track “When I’m Down,” has died at the age of 32, among one of six who perished in a helicopter crash in Brazil.

Per CNN, Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro confirmed Tree was among the fatalities in an accident involving two helicopters in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighborhood in the Southwest zone of the seaside city. Five who died were in one helicopter, while only the pilot was in the other.

The musician was in Rio de Janeiro amid his The World’s First World Tour, which kicked off May 30 in Mexico City, having just performed a show in São Paulo June 6. Tree was next scheduled to play the first show of the tour’s European leg in Lisbon, Portugal July 1.

In 2017, Tree was signed to Atlantic Records following the breakout success of “When I’m Down,” subsequently releasing his debut album, Ugly Is Beautiful, in 2020. The dance-pop musician achieved international recognition with popular songs like “Life Goes On” (from the deluxe edition of his inaugural album) and “Miss You” (a bonus track off of his third studio album Alone in a Crowd). His fourth and final studio album, Love You Madly Hate You Badly, was released April 24 via his independent label, Alien Boy Records.

According to preliminary reports from the fire department, the aircrafts collided mid-air before crashing into each other. Per CBC, the helicopters then crashed atop a car dealership with electric vehicles, with CNN reporting that approximately 20 vehicles were hit and caught fire.

In a statement, the Civil Police noted that an investigation is pending and a forensic examination of the scene has been requested.

Born in Santa Cruz, California, Tree signed to Atlantic Records in 2017 after his song "When I'm Down" went viral and released his debut studio album Ugly Is Beautiful on July 17, 2020, which included the RIAA gold and platinum-certified singles "Alien Boy", "Hurt", "Miracle Man" and "Let Me Down". He achieved international recognition with his songs "Life Goes On" in 2021 and "Miss You" in 2022.

Tree published his second studio album, Cowboy Tears on February 18, 2022, his third studio album, Alone in a Crowd, on September 29, 2023, and his fourth studio album, Love You Madly Hate You Badly, on April 24, 2026.

David Greenslade obit

Dave Greenslade Passed Away

 

He was not on the list.

I live within the concept of time. We all live within it, within its restrictions. It’s an important thing: it’s the only thing we’ve all got while we’re still alive. So we have to make the most of it,” Dave Greenslade told this scribe last year, and now one of the most brilliant British keyboard players has left our mortal coil. He might be forever associated with COLOSSEUM and GREENSLADE, but there was much to the veteran’s oeuvre, even though Dave never let neither conceptual thinking nor creative successes get in the way of his personality, and Greenslade remained soft-spoken and good-humored to the very end.

Dave was the main driver behind such classics as "The Valentyne Suite" by the first of the aforementioned ensembles, one he helped form, and “Pilgrim’s Progress” by the second, one he led and lent his name to. Yet Greenslade’s cinematic vision also resulted in his composing music for screen, including the soundtrack to the “Curriculee Curricula” where Chris Farlowe and Sonja Kristina starred, and, on the “From The Discworld” books that Sir Terry Pratchett asked him to illustrate musically. Still, for all such achievements, Dave was a wonderful human being, fondly remembered by everyone who’s ever been in touch with him. Greenslade retired in 2021 and was replaced in COLOSSEUM by Nick Steed, but continued to record and has been working on a second album in collaboration with Dave Thomas of BLONDE ON BLONDE – a project which, apparently, didn’t come to fruition. Now, Dave Greenslade followed Dick Heckstall-Smith and Jon Hiseman to the great gig in the sky. Farewell, my friend.

Anne Schedeen obit

Anne Schedeen, Actress Who Played the Mom on ‘ALF,’ Dies at 77

"She leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of creative energy, whip smart humor, delight in her family, adoration for little dogs, burning hatred for Trump, passion for second-hand thrifting, and love for a good story," read a social media post announcing her passing.

 She was not on the list.

Actress Anne Schedeen, best known for playing matriarch Kate Tanner on the late-’80s sitcom ALF, has died. She was 77.

“It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share Annie has passed peacefully,” reads a post on her official Facebook page. “She leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of creative energy, whip smart humor, delight in her family, adoration for little dogs, burning hatred for Trump, passion for second-hand thrifting, and love for a good story. We are bereft without her. We loved her so so much, as did all who met her.”

“She was a force. And it is unimaginable to think about life without her in it,” the Facebook post continued. “But as she said, ‘I’m always with you.’ And she’s right. The memories, artwork, belly laughter, handmade jewelry, oil paintings, sculptures, costumes, and all around joie de vivre live on. Raise a margarita in her honor.”

Her agent, Metropolitan Talent Agency CEO and president Tom Markley, also confirmed the news. “Anne was a true artist and friend. One of a kind. I’ll miss her,” he said.

A cause of death was not revealed.

Schedeen was born Luanne Ruth Schedeen on Jan. 8, 1949, and grew up on a farm outside of Portland, Ore. She once told The Washington Post that she started acting at age 6 “with teapots and flowers” and later took acting lessons at the Portland Civic Theater. She did local theater in Hawaii and studied at Portland State University and Fort Wright College in Spokane, Wash., before relocating to New York and taking a stab at acting professionally.

“It was a long wait. I sold clothes, modeled clothes, was a shoe model,” she said. “I played in summer stock and did a commercial. Then I got signed by a big agent. Within a month I had a contract with Universal. I thought I’d come out here, take fencing lessons, drive a small Thunderbird and sit by the swimming pool. Instead, I was the daughter on Marcus Welby, M.D.”

She landed roles in shows including Paper Dolls, Emergency! and Simon & Simon before ALF. Schedeen played Kate Tanner on the sitcom about a wisecracking alien who lands in the garage of a family who lives in suburban California and moves in with them. The series ran from September 1986 to March 1990 on NBC and spawned several spinoffs, including an animated show.

“When ALF came along it was another pilot season,” she says. “I kept reading scripts. I almost got involved with one, then withdrew at the last minute. Then I read ALF. I said, ‘This is funny. It makes me laugh.’ I met the people involved, I met ALF, and became more convinced I wanted to do it. That little alien made me laugh.”

However, Schedeen later revealed to People Magazine that working on the show was a “technical nightmare — extremely slow, hot and tedious. If you had a scene with ALF, it took centuries. A 30-minute show took 20 to 25 hours to shoot. Some of the actors in the cast had difficult personalities. The whole thing was a big, dysfunctional family.”

She is survived by her husband of 55 years Christopher Barrett, daughter Tay Barrett, daughter-in-law Hilary Flynn, sister Sarabeth Schedeen, niece Minnie Schedeen brother Roland “Tony” Schedeen and sister in-law Julieann Schedeen. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Habitat for Humanity.

Actress

ALF on ALF (2023)

ALF on ALF

7.7

TV Series

2023

 

Tiny Nuts (2014)

Tiny Nuts

6.1

TV Series

Anne

2014

1 episode

 

Paul Fusco and Mihaly 'Michu' Meszaros in ALF (1986)

ALF

7.4

TV Series

Kate Tanner

1986–2004

101 episodes

 

Judging Amy (1999)

Judging Amy

7.1

TV Series

Det. Peggy Fraser

2001

3 episodes

 

Teri Hatcher, Alec Baldwin, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Kelly Lynch in Heaven's Prisoners (1996)

Heaven's Prisoners

5.8

Jungle Room Patron

1996

 

Praying Mantis (1993)

Praying Mantis

5.2

TV Movie

Karen

1993

 

Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster (1991)

Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster

7.0

TV Movie

Paula Barrett

1991

 

Jill Eikenberry in Cast the First Stone (1989)

Cast the First Stone

5.5

TV Movie

Elaine Stanton

1989

 

Johnny Depp, Beverly D'Angelo, Eric Roberts, and Emily Longstreth in Slow Burn (1986)

Slow Burn

5.0

TV Movie

Mona

1986

 

Angela Lansbury in Murder, She Wrote (1984)

Murder, She Wrote

7.3

TV Series

Julia Granger

1986

1 episode

 

Tom Berenger, Liam Neeson, David Keith, and Madolyn Smith Osborne in If Tomorrow Comes (1986)

If Tomorrow Comes

7.7

TV Mini Series

Charlotte

1986

1 episode

 

Tom Selleck in Magnum, P.I. (1980)

Magnum, P.I.

7.5

TV Series

Audrey Gilbert

1986

1 episode

 

Gerald McRaney and Jameson Parker in Simon & Simon (1981)

Simon & Simon

7.1

TV Series

Claire StaffordBailey Randall

1982–1985

2 episodes

 

Carl Weathers and Joseph Bottoms in Braker (1985)

Braker

4.7

TV Movie

Lieutenant Polly Peters

1985

 

Paper Dolls (1984)

Paper Dolls

6.9

TV Series

Sara Frank

1984

13 episodes

 

Elliott Gould, Mary McDonnell, Corinne Bohrer, Conchata Ferrell, Shuko Akune, Lynne Moody, and Bruce A. Young in E/R (1984)

E/R

7.2

TV Series

Karen Sheridan

1984

1 episode

 

Ted Danson, Shelley Long, John Ratzenberger, George Wendt, Nicholas Colasanto, and Rhea Perlman in Cheers (1982)

Cheers

8.0

TV Series

Emily Phillips

1984

1 episode

 

Second Thoughts (1983)

Second Thoughts

5.2

Janis

1983

 

Little Darlings

TV Movie

Camp Counsellor

1982

 

John Ritter, Suzanne Somers, and Joyce DeWitt in Three's Company (1976)

Three's Company

7.6

TV Series

LindaLouise PrescottLisa Page

1978–1982

5 episodes

 

Semi-Tough (1980)

Semi-Tough

5.9

TV Series

Amanda

1980

1 episode

 

Lou Ferrigno and Bill Bixby in The Incredible Hulk (1977)

The Incredible Hulk

7.0

TV Series

Kimberly Dowd

1979

1 episode

 

Never Say Never

8.3

TV Movie

Dr. Sarah Keaton

1979

 

Charlie Aiken, Jarrod Johnson, and Jill Whelan in Friends (1979)

Friends

7.0

TV Series

Alice PriceMiss Price

1979

2 episodes

 

Champions: A Love Story (1979)

Champions: A Love Story

7.4

TV Movie

Diane Kachatorian

1979

 

Almost Heaven

5.1

TV Movie

Janie

1978

 

Project U.F.O. (1978)

Project U.F.O.

7.1

TV Series

Helen McNair

1978

1 episode

 

Robert Blake in Baretta (1975)

Baretta

6.7

TV Series

Linda

1978

1 episode

 

Eddie Albert and Robert Wagner in Switch (1975)

Switch

7.1

TV Series

LisaKeelie Blair

1975–1978

2 episodes

 

Exo-Man (1977)

Exo-Man

5.2

TV Movie

Emily Frost

1977

 

Meredith Baxter, Kristy McNichol, James Broderick, Gary Frank, Sada Thompson, Michael Schackelford, and David Schackelford in Family (1976)

Family

7.7

TV Series

Susie

1977

2 episodes

 

Raymond Burr in Kingston: Confidential (1976)

Kingston: Confidential

6.0

TV Series

Melanie Woods

1977

1 episode

 

Flight to Holocaust (1977)

Flight to Holocaust

5.8

TV Movie

Linda Michaels

1977

 

Art Carney in Lanigan's Rabbi (1976)

Lanigan's Rabbi

6.1

TV Series

Barbara James

1977

1 episode

 

Emergency! (1972)

Emergency!

7.9

TV Series

MargoNurseNurse Carol Waldo ...

1974–1976

6 episodes

 

Embryo (1976)

Embryo

5.1

Helen Holliston

1976

 

The Bionic Woman (1976)

The Bionic Woman

6.7

TV Series

Milly Wilson

1976

1 episode

 

Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969)

Marcus Welby, M.D.

7.0

TV Series

Sandy PorterMrs. Elizabeth CarstairsMariette

1974–1976

12 episodes

 

Alex Rocco in Three for the Road (1975)

Three for the Road

7.4

TV Series

1975

1 episode

 

Dennis Weaver in McCloud (1970)

McCloud

7.0

TV Series

Tina

1975

1 episode

 

You Lie So Deep, My Love (1975)

You Lie So Deep, My Love

6.6

TV Movie

Ellen

1975

 

David Hartman in Lucas Tanner (1974)

Lucas Tanner

6.9

TV Series

Flight Attendant Carolyn

1974

1 episode

 

Raymond Burr and Barbara Sigel in Ironside (1967)

Ironside

6.9

TV Series

Vicki

1974

1 episode

 

Sally Struthers and James Franciscus in Aloha Means Goodbye (1974)

Aloha Means Goodbye

6.4

TV Movie

Stewardess

1974

 

Teresa Graves in Get Christie Love! (1974)

Get Christie Love!

6.5

TV Series

Gloria

1974

1 episode

 

Lee Majors in The Six Million Dollar Man (1973)

The Six Million Dollar Man

7.1

TV Series

Tina Larson

1974

1 episode

 

Self

Family Comedy Hour

6.3

TV Special

Self

1987

 

Archive Footage

History of the Sitcom (2021)

History of the Sitcom

7.2

TV Series

Self - Kate Tanner (archive footage)

2021

1 episode

 

Fan des années 80 (2009)

Fan des années 80

TV Series

Kate Tanner (archive footage)

2010

1 episode

 

Paul Fusco and Mihaly 'Michu' Meszaros in ALF (1986)

ALF

7.4

TV Series

Kate Tanner (archive footage)

1988

2 episodes

 

Görel Hanser obit

ABBA in mourning - Görel Hanser dead

 He was not on the list.

ABBA's longtime collaborator Görel Hanser has died at the age of 78. She was the Swedish supergroup's right-hand woman for decades.

The four members of ABBA announced the passing of Görel Hanser on social media.

"It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Görel Hanser. We have lost our most beloved friend and closest colleague. It is a huge loss," the members of ABBA wrote in a post on Instagram.

Görel Hanser began working as an assistant to Stikkan Anderson, who was ABBA's manager at the start of the group's success, in the 1960s. The members of ABBA parted ways with Stikkan Anderson in the 1980s, and Görel Hanser later became the group's manager and close collaborator, an important cog in the large empire the members built around various projects.

Görel Hanser was married to photographer Anders Hanser, who took many of the classic photos of ABBA in the 1970s.

Peter Heppelthwaite obit

Only Fools and Horses star dies suddenly as tributes flood in

The actor starred in EastEnders and an Only Fools and Horses spin-off

 

He was not on the list.

Peter Heppelthwaite has sadly died, with tributes pouring in for the actor who played the role of Jed in the Only Fools and Horses spin-off The Green Green Grass. The London-born actor was 59 years old and died suddenly on Saturday, June 13. His agency, Apollo Artist Management, confirmed the heartbreaking news in an official statement, which read: "We are heartbroken to share the sad news that our wonderful client and friend, Peter Heppelthwaite, passed away yesterday.

“Peter was a hugely gifted actor, director, teacher and mentor, with a warmth and generosity that reached far beyond the work itself. He brought humour, heart and complete commitment to everything he did, and he had that rare ability to make people feel seen, supported and better for having known him.

“His career took him across television, theatre and film, but his impact was much bigger than a list of credits.

“Peter gave so much to other performers, especially young actors finding their confidence and their voice. He cared deeply, worked tirelessly, and left a mark on everyone lucky enough to cross his path.

“We feel incredibly proud to have represented him. Our thoughts and love are with Peter’s family, friends, students, colleagues and all who loved him. Rest peacefully, Pete. You will be very deeply missed.”

Georgia Hewer-Heppelthwaite, the star's daughter paid a touching tribute to her beloved dad on social media which read: “After the most incredible fight, our epic dad, Peter Heppelthwaite, passed away peacefully yesterday holding our hands. Everyone who knows dad will know that this is a man who never gave up, loved deeply, and was just unafraid of doing absolutely everything to the fullest.

“His life was shortened but immensely full of love, passion and determination that we will carry with us always. We’re still in shock so please understand if we feel too overwhelmed to respond to anything right now but please don’t feel sorry for our loss."

The sad news was also shared by the Only Fools and Horses Appreciation Society earlier today, which posted on Facebook: “It comes with great shock and sadness that we have to report the death of actor Peter Heppelthwaite, Jed from the Only Fools spin-off ‘The Green Green Grass’. Our heartfelt condolences and warm wishes go out to his family and close friends.”

 

Actor

John Challis and Sue Holderness in The Green Green Grass (2005)

The Green Green Grass

6.6

TV Series

Jed

2005–2009

30 episodes

 

My Family (2000)

My Family

7.5

TV Series

NevBar Manager

2002–2004

2 episodes

 

Ryan Cartwright, Martin Freeman, Ken Morley, Peter Serafinowicz, and Susan Earl in Hardware (2003)

Hardware

6.9

TV Series

Builder DaveBuilder

2003–2004

4 episodes

 

Hotel Getaway

8.8

TV Series

Barman Celebrity Chef

2000–2003

8 episodes

 

Swiss Toni (2003)

Swiss Toni

6.7

TV Series

2003

1 episode

 

Serious and Organised (2003)

Serious and Organised

5.7

TV Series

Richie Eldridge

2003

1 episode

 

Ricky Gervais in The Office (2001)

The Office

8.5

TV Series

2002

1 episode

 

Bill Bailey, Tamsin Greig, and Dylan Moran in Black Books (2000)

Black Books

8.4

TV Series

Book Return Man

2002

1 episode

 

Sarah Alexander, Gina Bellman, Richard Coyle, Jack Davenport, Kate Isitt, and Ben Miles in Coupling (2000)

Coupling

8.5

TV Series

Walter

2001

1 episode

 

Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) (2000)

Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)

6.6

TV Series

Jim the Foreman

2001

1 episode

 

The Bill (1984)

The Bill

6.7

TV Series

Nick DeanPaul ChinneryRoger Spinks ...

1994–2001

4 episodes

 

Sex 'n' Death (1999)

Sex 'n' Death

6.6

TV Movie

Mac

1999

 

EastEnders (1985)

EastEnders

4.8

TV Series

Linal

1996

2 episodes

 

London's Burning (1988)

London's Burning

7.1

TV Series

Furniture Dealer

1994

1 episode

 

Georgina Cates, Julia Hills, Belinda Lang, Gary Olsen, and John Pickard in 2point4 Children (1991)

2point4 Children

7.0

TV Series

Chas1st Builder

1991–1993

2 episodes

 

Screen One (1985)

Screen One

6.9

TV Series

Photographer

1992

1 episode

 

In Sickness and in Health (1985)

In Sickness and in Health

7.0

TV Series

Workman

1992

1 episode

 

Annette Crosbie and Richard Wilson in One Foot in the Grave (1990)

One Foot in the Grave

7.9

TV Series

Workman

1992

1 episode

 

Archive Footage

John Challis and Sue Holderness in The Green Green Grass (2005)

The Green Green Grass

6.6

TV Series

Jed (archive footage, uncredited)

2009

1 episode

Roger Cook obit

 

Roger Cook Dies: Legendary Investigative Journalist From ‘The Cook Report’ Was 83

He was not on the list.

Roger Cook, the British broadcast journalist credited with creating the ‘doorstep’ interview technique, has died after a short illness. He was 83.

The death of the trailblazing investigative reporter was confirmed by his family. “Alongside a distinguished and award winning career in journalism, Roger was first and foremost a beloved husband and father,” the statement read. “He will be deeply missed by all of us, and we ask for privacy as we navigate this difficult loss.”

Cook was known for his ITV show, The Cook Report, which ran on ITV between 1987 and 1999. Cook was given a BAFTA special award for “25 years of outstanding quality investigative reporting,” primarily due to its influence.

The show, which attracted peak audiences of 12 million, saw Cook, a fearless reporter with an unflappable on-screen style, led the program, reporting on cases of injustice, corruption, criminality, corporate incompetence and government policy failure. His hunt for justice would often put him in peril, and he was attacked more than once, while police also noted a hitman was once hired on him.

His doorstep interview ambush was particularly dramatic. It would see Cook and his TV crew would arrive at the home or workplace of an intended interview subject without prior warning and fire questions at them, usually as they attempted to get away. The technique is now an essential part of investigative reporters’ arsenals, but first use is usually attributed to Cook, originally in his radio show Checkpoint.

Cook admitted to hating the doorstep, but felt it was essential to expose wrongdoing.

“In a career spanning an incredible five decades, Roger Cook’s groundbreaking approach to investigative journalism made him one of broadcasting’s most trusted and respected figures,” ITV wrote in a statement.

“On his eponymous current affairs programme, The Cook Report, Roger worked tirelessly to expose criminal wrongdoing and injustice, helping to drive important and lasting changes in the law. His fearless contribution to journalism will long be remembered, and we send our deepest sympathies and condolences to his wife, family and friends at this difficult time.”

Cook was born in New Zealand and raised in Australia, he emigrated to the UK in the late 1960s, and went on to work for BBC Radio programs The World At One, PM, Checkpoint and The World This Weekend before fronting to sixteen seasons of The Cook Report on ITV.

David Gamble obit

David Gamble obituary

 

He was not on the list.

My husband, David Gamble, who has died aged 70, was an award-winning film editor who worked in documentaries, TV dramas and feature films.

As the editor on the 1998 film Shakespeare in Love, starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Joseph Fiennes, David won a Bafta, and was nominated for an Academy Award (the film, directed by John Madden, won the Oscar for best film).

More films followed, including Veronica Guerin (2003), starring Cate Blanchett, and Shopgirl (2005), featuring Steve Martin and Claire Danes.

David was born in Derry, Northern Ireland, to Ida (nee Haire), a housewife, and William Gamble, a clerk. He attended the Model primary school, then Foyle college, before studying ecology at Edinburgh University. It was while living in Edinburgh that his love of film grew, through the annual film festival. On graduation in 1977 he worked in various jobs including as a park ranger in the Hermitage of Braid, Edinburgh, and as a wildlife conservation researcher in Loch Leven, where he studied the mating patterns of brown trout.

But his heart lay in the visual arts, and in 1983, on hearing from a friend that there were jobs going in London selling tickets at the Royal Academy, he made his way there. He then got a job as assistant projectionist at the London Film School, before working as a freelance assistant editor from 1984 to 1989, then freelance editor thereafter.

One of his first editing credits was on the 1989 TV series Streetwise, starring Andy Serkis. In the 1990s David co-edited the miniseries Tales of the City starring Laura Linney, and edited dramas including the TV movies Loved Up, Black Easter (both 1995) and Truth or Dare (1996), as well as the pilot episode of Cold Feet in 1997. Moving into feature films he edited Different for Girls (1996) and My Son the Fanatic (1997), written by Hanif Kureishi, before going on to Shakespeare in Love.

The essence of great film editing is storytelling, and David was a wonderful storyteller. His wit and musicality informed his editing and the passions of his life were film and music – in the late 2000s he sometimes DJed at his friends Steve and Ali’s live music club What’s Cookin‘ in east London. In 2006 David moved from editing to teaching, inspiring students at various film schools including the National Film School and London Film Academy, and universities such as Edinburgh, Kent, Goldsmiths, University of London and Southampton Solent, which made him an honorary fellow in 2015. He continued teaching until last year.

David was the kindest of men. His wit and humour, and his distinctive laugh, were all commented upon by colleagues, friends and neighbours. His love for art, music and literature made him an erudite companion.

David and I met in 1983, at a gig by the electro-funk band Prince Charles and the City Beat. We were together from then, marrying in 1997.

I survive him, as do his sisters, Jenny and Heather.

 

Editor

Claire Danes, Steve Martin, and Jason Schwartzman in Shopgirl (2005)

Shopgirl

6.3

Editor

2005

 

Snuff-Movie (2005)

Snuff-Movie

3.8

Editor

2005

 

Cate Blanchett in Veronica Guerin (2003)

Veronica Guerin

6.8

Editor

2003

 

Timothy Spall, Lennie James, James Nesbitt, and Bill Nighy in Lucky Break (2001)

Lucky Break

6.2

Editor

2001

 

Andrew McCarthy in The Sight (2000)

The Sight

5.8

TV Movie

Editor

2000

 

Gwyneth Paltrow and Joseph Fiennes in Shakespeare in Love (1998)

Shakespeare in Love

7.1

Editor

1998

 

My Son the Fanatic (1997)

My Son the Fanatic

6.8

Editor

1997

 

Robert Bathurst, James Nesbitt, Hermione Norris, Fay Ripley, and John Thomson in Cold Feet (1997)

Cold Feet

8.2

TV Series

Editor

1997

1 episode

 

Screen One (1985)

Screen One

6.9

TV Series

Editor

1996

1 episode

 

Rupert Graves and Steven Mackintosh in Different for Girls (1996)

Different for Girls

7.0

Editor

1996

 

Ian Hart and Lena Headey in Loved Up (1995)

Loved Up

6.8

TV Movie

Editor

1995

 

Screen Two (1984)

Screen Two

6.6

TV Series

Editor

1995

1 episode

 

Queen of the East (1995)

Queen of the East

7.3

TV Movie

Editor

1995

 

Tales of the City (1993)

Tales of the City

8.3

TV Mini Series

Editor

1993

6 episodes

 

The Secret (1991)

The Secret

TV Series

Editor

1991

 

Frankie Howerd in All Change (1989)

All Change

6.6

TV Series

Editor

1989–1991

6 episodes

 

Streetwise (1989)

Streetwise

7.4

TV Series

Editor

1989

12 episodes

 

Editorial Department

Borrowed Time (2012)

Borrowed Time

5.9

editorial consultant

2012

 

One World: The Years that Rocked the Planet

off-line editor

1992

 

Bill Paterson in Traffik (1989)

Traffik

8.4

TV Mini Series

assistant editor: Britain

1989

 

Rowan Atkinson, Jeff Goldblum, Emma Thompson, Kim Thomson, and Emil Wolk in The Tall Guy (1989)

The Tall Guy

6.2

assistant editor

1989

 

Elliott Spiers in Paperhouse (1988)

Paperhouse

6.6

second assistant editor

1988

 

Paul Weller, The Style Council, Mick Talbot, and Dee C. Lee in The Style Council: Jerusalem (1987)

The Style Council: Jerusalem

6.8

Music Video

assistant editor

1987

 

Geoffrey Palmer in Fairly Secret Army (1984)

Fairly Secret Army

7.2

TV Series

assistant editor

1984

1 episode

 

Sound Department

Driving Me Crazy (1988)

Driving Me Crazy

6.6

sound editor

1988

 

Geoffrey Palmer in Fairly Secret Army (1984)

Fairly Secret Army

7.2

TV Series

assistant sound editor

1986

1 episode

 

Thanks

Patricia Clarkson in Out of Blue (2018)

Out of Blue

4.8

thanks

2018

 

Doremi (2011)

Doremi

Short

special thanks

2011

 

Lorraine Ashbourne, Angela Walsh, and Dean Williams in Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988)

Distant Voices, Still Lives

7.4

with special thanks to

1988

Gene Shalit obit

Gene Shalit Dies: Longtime ‘Today’ Show Movie Critic Was 100

 

He was not on the list.

Gene Shalit, the longtime film critic for Today, known for his quirky puns and signature walrus mustache, has died. He was 100.

His family tells NBC News in a statement that Shalit passed away peacefully on Friday “after 100 years of an amazing life.”

Shalit began his long career at The Today Show in 1970, where he began part-time and became a contributor three years later.

Known for his frequent use of puns and his comical “absent-minded professor” appearance, which included a handlebar mustache, fuzzy hair, large glasses and colorful bow ties, Shalit became one of the most recognizable faces on television.

During his four-decade tenure at Today as film and book critic, Shalit reviewed thousands of films, many of which were generally positive assessments, which frequently drew criticism from his peers for his lack of rigor, evidenced in parodies by rival film critics such as Siskel & Ebert.

His review of the 1980 horror film The Shining is considered by many to be his most notable. Veering away from the consensus, he panned the film shortly after its release, criticizing it for lacking the depth and scariness expected from a major Stephen King adaptation and failing to live up to its hype.

Shalit announced that he would leave The Today Show after 40 years, effective Nov. 11, 2010. He was quoted at the time as saying “it’s enough already” about his retirement.

Born March 25, 1926 in New York City to parents of Jewish descent, Shalit and his mother briefly moved later that year to Newark, New Jersey, before the family permanently relocated to Morristown, New Jersey, in 1932.

He discovered his passion for writing while attending Morristown High School, where he penned a humor column for the student newspaper, a style which eventually morphed into his pun-heavy, comedic styling that would define his career in later years.

Prior to his long stint on Today, Shalit began writing for print publications in the 1960s, such as Look magazine, a 12-year stint at Ladies’ Home Journal, as well as Cosmopolitan, TV Guide, Seventeen, Glamour, McCall’s and The New York Times.

Over the years, Shalit became synonymous with pop culture. He guest-starred as the voice, and was portrayed in the form of a fish food critic named ‘Gene Scallop’ in the SpongeBob SquarePants episode ‘The Krusty Sponge’. He also was parodied in several episodes of Family Guy, including ‘Family Guy Viewer Mail #1’, ‘Brian Sings and Swings’, ‘The Book of Joe’  and ‘Big Man on Hippocampus’, although he was not a voice actor for the series.

Shalit also voiced a character inspired by himself in three episodes of the animated series The Critic. Additionally, he was portrayed several times on Second City Television by cast member Eugene Levy.

Shalit turned 100 on March 25, 2026, a milestone that was commemorated on Today in a special segment, in which Al Roker sent birthday wishes using a personalized Smucker’s jar, a reference to Shalit’s association with the brand through earlier promotions. Shalit was surrounded by his family for the occasion and said he looked forward to watching his favorite baseball team, the New York Mets.

 

Actor

Clancy Brown, Lori Alan, Rodger Bumpass, Mary Jo Catlett, Bill Fagerbakke, Tom Kenny, Carolyn Lawrence, Mr. Lawrence, and Jill Talley in SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)

SpongeBob SquarePants

8.2

TV Series

Gene Scallop (voice)

2007

1 episode

 

Jon Lovitz in The Critic (1994)

The Critic

7.8

TV Series

Gene Shalit (voice)

1994–1995

3 episodes

 

Dustin Hoffman in Tootsie (1982)

Tootsie

7.4

Gene Shalit (uncredited)

1982

 

Alan Cumming in Masterpiece Mystery (1980)

Masterpiece Mystery

8.9

TV Series

Host (1980-1981)

1980

 

Leslie Caron in Gigi (1958)

Gigi

6.6

Narrator (uncredited)

1958

 

Writer

Joshua Bell, Hugh Downs, Renée Fleming, Alan Gilbert, Lorin Maazel, Natalia Makarova, Audra McDonald, Zubin Mehta, Itzhak Perlman, Louis Perry, Beverly Sills, Martin Bookspan, and Fred Child in Live from Lincoln Center (1976)

Live from Lincoln Center

8.6

TV Series

Writer

1985

1 episode

 

Self

Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie in Today (1952)

Today

4.6

TV Series

Self - Film CriticSelf - PanelistSelf - Arts Editor and Critic ...

1970–2015

86 episodes

 

Paul Newman at Fox

7.0

Video

Self

2011

 

Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants (2009)

Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants

7.5

TV Movie

Self

2009

 

David Letterman in Late Night with David Letterman (1982)

Late Night with David Letterman

7.5

TV Series

Self - Guest

1989–1993

7 episodes

 

Citizen Steve (1987)

Citizen Steve

5.8

Short

Self

1987

 

Ed Begley Jr., Zsa Zsa Gabor, Kim Fields, Jim J. Bullock, Paul Fusco, Emma Samms, Wil Shriner, Shadoe Stevens, and Brandon Tartikoff in The New Hollywood Squares (1986)

The New Hollywood Squares

6.3

TV Series

Self - Panelist

1987

2 episodes

 

An Amazin' Era

Video

Self

1986

 

Let's Go Mets

7.4

Short

Self

1986

 

Joshua Bell, Hugh Downs, Renée Fleming, Alan Gilbert, Lorin Maazel, Natalia Makarova, Audra McDonald, Zubin Mehta, Itzhak Perlman, Louis Perry, Beverly Sills, Martin Bookspan, and Fred Child in Live from Lincoln Center (1976)

Live from Lincoln Center

8.6

TV Series

Self - Host

1978–1985

2 episodes

 

Alan Cumming in Masterpiece Mystery (1980)

Masterpiece Mystery

8.9

TV Series

Self - Host

1980

14 episodes

 

Alan Dobie in Cribb (1980)

Cribb

7.7

TV Series

Self - Host (uncredited)

1980

1 episode

 

To Tell the Truth (1969)

To Tell the Truth

7.4

TV Series

Self - Panelist

1972–1978

7 episodes

 

Mike Douglas in The Mike Douglas Show (1961)

The Mike Douglas Show

7.0

TV Series

Self - NBC Film Critic

1977

1 episode

 

Sesame Street at Night? (1977)

Sesame Street at Night?

TV Special

Self - Host

1977

 

Arlene Francis and Soupy Sales in What's My Line? (1968)

What's My Line?

7.1

TV Series

Self - PanelistSelf - Guest PanelistSelf - Mystery Guest

1971–1973

32 episodes

 

Art Fleming in Jeopardy! (1964)

Jeopardy!

7.6

TV Series

Self

1973

1 episode

 

Archive Footage

Dana Jacobson and Michelle Miller in CBS Saturday Morning (2012)

CBS Saturday Morning

5.7

TV Series

Self (archive footage)

2026

1 episode

 

NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas (1970)

NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas

5.8

TV Series

Self (archive footage)

2026

1 episode

 

Mel Brooks in Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! (2026)

Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!

8.2

TV Mini Series

Self (archive footage)

2026

1 episode

 

Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara in Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost (2025)

Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost

7.1

Self - Film Critic, Today (archive footage)

2025

 

Barbara Walters in Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything (2025)

Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything

7.6

Self - Co-Host, The Today Show (archive footage, uncredited)

2025

 

Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print (2025)

Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print

7.2

Self - Critic, Today (archive footage)

2025

 

Demi Moore, Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Judd Nelson, and Ally Sheedy in Brats (2024)

Brats

6.5

Self - Film Critic, Today (archive footage)

2024

 

Jim Henson and Kermit the Frog in Jim Henson: Idea Man (2024)

Jim Henson: Idea Man

7.7

Self (archive footage, uncredited)

2024

 

Brooke Shields in Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields (2023)

Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields

7.5

TV Mini Series

Self - Film Critic, Today (archive footage)

2023

1 episode

 

Clint Eastwood, la dernière légende (2022)

Clint Eastwood, la dernière légende

7.0

TV Movie

Self (archive footage)

2022

 

Dark Side of the '90s (2021)

Dark Side of the '90s

7.2

TV Series

Self (archive footage)

2022

1 episode

 

John Travolta and Robert Stigwood in Mr. Saturday Night (2021)

Mr. Saturday Night

6.6

Self (archive footage, uncredited)

2021

 

Val Kilmer in Val (2021)

Val

7.6

Self (archive footage, uncredited)

2021

 

Harry Chapin: When in Doubt, Do Something (2020)

Harry Chapin: When in Doubt, Do Something

7.6

Self (archive footage)

2020

 

John Belushi in Belushi (2020)

Belushi

7.2

Self (archive footage)

2020

 

Behind Closed Doors (2016)

Behind Closed Doors

7.6

TV Series

Self (archive footage, uncredited)

2018–2020

4 episodes

 

George Harrison in An Accidental Studio (2019)

An Accidental Studio

7.1

Self (archive footage, uncredited)

2019

 

Steven Spielberg in Spielberg (2017)

Spielberg

7.7

TV Movie

Self (archive footage)

2017

 

Madonna in The Eighties (2016)

The Eighties

8.2

TV Mini Series

Self (archive footage)

2016

1 episode

 

Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg (2016)

Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg

7.0

Self (archive footage, uncredited)

2016

 

Midnight Return: The Story of Billy Hayes and Turkey (2016)

Midnight Return: The Story of Billy Hayes and Turkey

7.0

Self (archive footage)

2016

 

The Seventies (2015)

The Seventies

8.2

TV Mini Series

Self - The Today ShowSelf - TV Critic (archive footage, archive footage)

2015

2 episodes

 

Altman (2014)

Altman

6.8

Self - film critic (archive footage, as Gene Shaft)

2014

 

Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did for Love (2013)

Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did for Love

7.4

Self (archive footage, uncredited)

2013

 

Carol Channing: Larger Than Life (2012)

Carol Channing: Larger Than Life

7.6

Self (archive footage)

2012

 

Caddyshack: The Inside Story (2009)

Caddyshack: The Inside Story

7.3

TV Movie

Self (archive footage)

2009

 

Heckler (2007)

Heckler

6.1

Self (archive footage, uncredited)

2007

 

The Secret Life of Brian (2007)

The Secret Life of Brian

7.6

TV Movie

Self (archive footage)

2007

 

Celebrity Debut (2006)

Celebrity Debut

7.0

TV Movie

Self (archive footage)

2006

 

Inside the NBC Vault: Today Show interviews with Harpo Marx, 1961, Groucho Marx, 1963, William Marx, 1985

Video

(archive footage)

2004

 

Headliners & Legends with Matt Lauer (1998)

Headliners & Legends with Matt Lauer

4.9

TV Series

Self (archive footage)

2001

2 episodes

 

Ronnie Schell - # 359

Ronnie Schell Dies: ‘Gomer Pyle: USMC’ Actor Was 94

 He was number 359 on the list.

Ronnie Schell, a prolific TV character actor perhaps best known for his portrayal of the amiable Pvt. Duke Slater, pal of Jim Nabors’ hayseed Gomer Pyle on the ’60s sitcom of that name, died of natural causes today at UCLA Hospital in Los Angeles. He was 94.

His death was announced by family.

Born Ronald Ralph Schell on December 23, 1931, in Richmond, California, Schell began his show business career while a senior at San Francisco State University when he auditioned at the city’s famed Purple Onion nightclub as a stand-up comedian.

Signed for a five month stint, Schell, after graduation, began playing other clubs in the area, including North Beach’s Hungry I, Bimbo’s 365 Club and Fack’s 11 Jazz Club. He would later play some of the most prestigious hotels and casinos in Las Vegas, where he performed occasionally until his death.

The first of nearly 150 TV credits was an appearance on the Grouch Marx game show You Bet Your Life, and while still playing supper clubs in New York City, Chicago and around the country, Schell found his signature role playing the friendly Duke from 1964-1969 on Gomer Pyle: USMC, the hit spinoff from The Andy Griffith Show starring Nabors as the former Mayberry resident who bumbles his way through a stint in the Marines. As Duke, Schell provided the small-town Gomer with a somewhat more worldly city boy pal.

Other roles soon came, including a recurring character on Marlo Thomas’ That Girl as the title character’s always striving agent Harvey Peck. In 1967 he co-starred with Joby Baker on the one-season sitcom Good Morning World as a morning drive radio disc jockey duo. The series also featured a young Goldie Hawn.

Other credits from the era include appearances on Love, American Style, The Patty Duke Show, Arnie, The New Dick Van Dyke Show, The Girl With Something Extra and many others. He worked steadily throughout the ’70s (Sanford & Son, The Dukes Of Hazzard, Charlie’s Angels, One Day At A Time, Mork & Mindy), the ’80s (The Love Boat, Too Close For Comfort, Sledge Hammer!, She’s The Sheriff) and beyond. His more recent appearances as a guest performer were on General Hospital, Yes, Dear and Disney’s Phil of the Future.

Schell also appeared in more than 24 films including Disney’s Gus, The Shaggy D.A., and The Devil and Max Devlin, and Carl Reiner’s Fatal Instinct. He provided voices on such animated projects as Jetsons: The Movie and Rover Dangerfield as well as TV series including Battle of the Planets, Shirt Tales, Smurfs, Goober and the Ghost Chasers, and many more. He also appeared with Tim Conway in the video feature Dorf Goes Fishing.

Schell acted in many TV and radio commercials, and was the spokesman for San Francisco’s BART. He landed his first national CLIO award for his Kemp’s Ice Cream commercial, and in 2002 received the first California Standup Comedy Legend Award. He was also inducted into San Francisco State’s Hall of Fame.

Recently he starred in the 2019 Off Broadway musical comedy revue Don’t Leave it All to You Children!

He appeared on the May 28, 1959, episode of the TV quiz show You Bet Your Life, hosted by Groucho Marx. Schell demonstrated a comic barrage of beatnik jive talk. As a stand-up comedian, he first developed his act at the hungry i nightclub in San Francisco, California, and is heard (presumably as the opening act) introducing the Kingston Trio at the start of the group's 1962 College Concert album.

Schell is survived by wife Janet, sons Gregory and Christian, and granddaughter Chiara.

No services have been scheduled at this time.

 

Actor

The Cowboy Killer

Trucker Harry

Completed

 

Toomie: The Hungry Tumor (2022)

Toomie: The Hungry Tumor

Dad

2022

 

Beyond Hope 2020

TV Series

Mr. Spartan (2020)

2020

 

Jeanine Anderson, Sara Ballantine, Steve Nevil, Robert Pine, Marcia Rodd, Andrew Villarreal, and Steven Carter in Kaplan's Korner (2018)

Kaplan's Korner

6.9

TV Series

Ronnie

2018

1 episode

 

Richard Riehle and Ben Solenberger in See Ya (2017)

See Ya

7.0

TV Series

Frank

2017–2018

2 episodes

 

The Candle (2017)

The Candle

5.0

Short

Grandpa Joe

2017

 

R Spasoff Comedian and George Carlin Ronnie Schell and Gary Ownes Web Series 7 (2017)

R Spasoff Comedian and George Carlin Ronnie Schell and Gary Ownes Web Series 7

Video

The Smurf 2

2017

 

Heaven's Waiting Room (2017)

Heaven's Waiting Room

TV Series

Vic

2017

 

You'll Be Fine (2014)

You'll Be Fine

6.8

TV Series

Harry

2014–2015

3 episodes

 

George Segal, Johnathan McClain, and Jessica Walter in Retired at 35 (2011)

Retired at 35

5.1

TV Series

Sal

2012

1 episode

 

Kevin Chamberlin, Peyton List, Cameron Boyce, Skai Jackson, Debby Ryan, and Karan Brar in Jessie (2011)

Jessie

6.2

TV Series

Ranger Bill

2011

1 episode

 

Soupernatural (2010)

Soupernatural

6.3

Bob

2010

 

Love & Distrust (2010)

Love & Distrust

3.5

Video

Mr. TinkerSegment 4 - Pennies (Doubt and True Love)

2010

 

Easy to Assemble (2008)

Easy to Assemble

5.6

TV Series

Ronnie Schell

2008

2 episodes

 

The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy (2001)

The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy

7.6

TV Series

ToadblattReal State Agent (voice)

2004–2007

2 episodes

 

Pennies (2006)

Pennies

6.1

Short

Mr. Tinker

2006

 

Frankie J. Galasso, Jesse McCartney, Kaila Amariah, Greg Raposo, Matt Ballinger, Chris Trousdale, and Dream Street in The Biggest Fan (2005)

The Biggest Fan

4.4

Mr. Wastenberg

2005

 

Megas XLR (2004)

Megas XLR

8.1

TV Series

Mac (voice)

2004

2 episodes

 

Craig Anton, Lise Simms, Raviv Ullman, Aly Michalka, and Amy Bruckner in Phil of the Future (2004)

Phil of the Future

6.9

TV Series

75 Year Old Phil

2004

1 episode

 

Mike O'Malley, Anthony Clark, Jean Louisa Kelly, and Liza Snyder in Yes, Dear (2000)

Yes, Dear

6.9

TV Series

Cliff Marshall

2004

1 episode

 

Courtland Mead in Lloyd in Space (2001)

Lloyd in Space

6.6

TV Series

(voice)

2003

1 episode

 

Recess Christmas: Miracle on Third Street (2001)

Recess Christmas: Miracle on Third Street

6.3

Video

Mayor Fitzhugh (voice)

2001

 

The View from the Swing (2000)

The View from the Swing

6.3

Man in Diner

2000

 

Rickey D'Shon Collins, Jason Davis, Ashley Johnson, Andrew Lawrence, Courtland Mead, and Pamela Adlon in Recess (1997)

Recess

7.8

TV Series

Mayor Fitzhugh (voice)

1997–2000

4 episodes

 

Ronnie Schell and Jim Ward in The Elvis and Jack Nicklaus Mysteries (2000)

The Elvis and Jack Nicklaus Mysteries

5.2

TV Series

Jack Nicklaus (voice)

2000

4 episodes

 

Family Jewels

5.5

Bill Taller

2000

 

Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans in The Wayans Bros. (1995)

The Wayans Bros.

7.3

TV Series

Councilman Ted McKay

1998

1 episode

 

Patrick Duffy, Suzanne Somers, Christine Lakin, Josh Byrne, Brandon Call, Christopher Castile, Staci Keanan, Sasha Mitchell, and Angela Watson in Step by Step (1991)

Step by Step

6.6

TV Series

Manager

1998

1 episode

 

Venus Envy

Simon Sayes

1997

 

The Good Bad Guy (1997)

The Good Bad Guy

4.6

Chief Harrison

1997

 

What a Cartoon! (1995)

What a Cartoon!

8.4

TV Series

Mel (voice, as Ronny Schell)

1997

1 episode

 

Shelley Fabares, Craig T. Nelson, Bill Fagerbakke, Kenneth Kimmins, and Jerry Van Dyke in Coach (1989)

Coach

7.1

TV Series

CustomerDr. Howard

1995–1996

2 episodes

 

Family Album (1994)

Family Album

6.4

TV Mini Series

The Emcee (uncredited)

1994

 

Revenge of the Red Baron (1994)

Revenge of the Red Baron

3.3

Lou

1994

 

Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man (1994)

Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man

7.7

TV Series

Eric Duckman (voice)

1994

1 episode

 

Henry Corden, Jerry Houser, Kath Soucie, Jean Vander Pyl, Janet Waldo, B.J. Ward, and Frank Welker in Hollyrock-a-Bye Baby (1993)

Hollyrock-a-Bye Baby

6.4

TV Movie

(voice, as Ronald Schell)

1993

 

Dorf Goes Fishing (1993)

Dorf Goes Fishing

6.1

Video

DIP Host

1993

 

Fatal Instinct (1993)

Fatal Instinct

5.8

Conductor

1993

 

Leisure Suit Larry 6: Shape Up or Slip Out! (1993)

Leisure Suit Larry 6: Shape Up or Slip Out!

7.7

Video Game

Jimmy the BartenderKenny (voice)

1993

 

I Yabba-Dabba Do! (1993)

I Yabba-Dabba Do!

6.3

TV Movie

Additional Voices

1993

 

Nancy Cartwright, Christine Cavanaugh, Tara Strong, Cheryl Chase, Elizabeth Daily, Dionne Quan, Kath Soucie, and Cree Summer in Rugrats (1991)

Rugrats

7.4

TV Series

FishClerk (voice, as Ronald Schell)

1992

1 episode

 

Tom & Jerry Kids Show (1990)

Tom & Jerry Kids Show

6.3

TV Series

(voice)

1992

1 episode

 

The Legend of Prince Valiant (1991)

The Legend of Prince Valiant

7.4

TV Series

Master Fezzik (voice)

1992

2 episodes

 

Yo Yogi! (1991)

Yo Yogi!

5.1

TV Series

Calvin Klunk (voice)

1991

9 episodes

 

Teri Garr and Margaret Whitton in Good & Evil (1991)

Good & Evil

7.5

TV Series

The Barker

1991

1 episode

 

Louise Duart: The Secret Life of Barry's Wife

TV Movie

Schmeckler

1991

 

Rodney Dangerfield, Susan Boyd, Bill Farmer, Barbara Goodson, Christopher Collins, Patricia Parris, Ronnie Schell, Ned Luke, and Tom Williams in Rover Dangerfield (1991)

Rover Dangerfield

5.9

Eddie (voice)

1991

 

Joe Alaskey, Maureen Flannigan, Doug McClure, and Donna Pescow in Out of This World (1987)

Out of This World

7.3

TV Series

Pinky Starr

1991

1 episode

 

Midnight Patrol: Adventures in the Dream Zone (1990)

Midnight Patrol: Adventures in the Dream Zone

7.2

TV Series

(voice)

1990

13 episodes

 

Shades of LA (1990)

Shades of LA

7.1

TV Series

Evan Hendricks

1990

1 episode

 

Mel Blanc, Brad Garrett, Patti Deutsch, Dana Hill, Steve McClintock, Don Messick, George O'Hanlon, Ronnie Schell, Penny Singleton, Russi Taylor, Tiffany, Jean Vander Pyl, Frank Welker, and Patric Zimmerman in Jetsons: The Movie (1990)

Jetsons: The Movie

5.6

Rudy 2 (voice)

1990

 

Estelle Getty, Rue McClanahan, Bea Arthur, and Betty White in The Golden Girls (1985)

The Golden Girls

8.2

TV Series

Thomas

1990

1 episode

 

Marla Gibbs, Regina King, Curtis Baldwin, Kia Goodwin, Alaina Reed-Hall, Jackée Harry, Helen Martin, and Hal Williams in 227 (1985)

227

6.8

TV Series

Arnie Holiday

1989

1 episode

 

Robin Wright, Judith Anderson, Valorie Armstrong, Melissa Reeves, Robert Alan Browne, Paul Burke, Ismael 'East' Carlo, Margarita Cordova, Nicolas Coster, Lane Davies, Richard Eden, Gina Gallego, Linda Gibboney, Andrea Howard, Ava Lazar, A Martinez, Todd McKee, John Allen Nelson, Rupert Ravens, Julie Ronnie, Kerry Sherman, Louise Sorel, Jonna Leigh Stack, Marcy Walker, and Dane Witherspoon in Santa Barbara (1984)

Santa Barbara

5.7

TV Series

Frank ArmstedPaddy

1985–1989

19 episodes

 

Dinah Manoff, Kristy McNichol, David Leisure, Richard Mulligan, and Park Overall in Empty Nest (1988)

Empty Nest

6.6

TV Series

Mr. Ritter

1989

1 episode

 

Elizabeth Berkley, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Tiffani Thiessen, Leanna Creel, Dustin Diamond, Dennis Haskins, Mario Lopez, and Lark Voorhies in Saved by the Bell (1989)

Saved by the Bell

7.1

TV Series

Elliot Stingwell

1989

1 episode

 

Fantastic Max (1988)

Fantastic Max

6.9

TV Series

Additional Voices

1988–1989

3 episodes

 

Hard Time on Planet Earth (1989)

Hard Time on Planet Earth

7.3

TV Series

Announcer

1989

1 episode

 

The New Gidget (1986)

The New Gidget

6.3

TV Series

Jack Wallstein

1988

1 episode

 

Mr. Belvedere (1985)

Mr. Belvedere

6.6

TV Series

Contest Judge

1988

1 episode

 

Casey Kasem, Patty Maloney, Don Messick, and Pat Musick in Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School (1988)

Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School

6.8

TV Movie

Colonel Calloway (voice)

1988

 

Square One Television (1987)

Square One Television

8.4

TV Series

Art Fraud

1988

1 episode

 

Joe Howard and Beverly Leech in Mathnet (1987)

Mathnet

8.5

TV Series

Art Fraud

1988

1 episode

 

Lucille Bliss, Danny Goldman, Don Messick, and Alan Oppenheimer in The Smurfs (1981)

The Smurfs

7.2

TV Series

Additional VoicesPushover Smurf

1982–1988

4 episodes

 

The Flintstone Kids (1986)

The Flintstone Kids

5.8

TV Series

Yuckster (voice)

1986–1988

4 episodes

 

Lauren Hutton, Rob Estes, Priscilla Barnes, and Perry King in Perfect People (1988)

Perfect People

5.7

TV Movie

Dr. Stroud

1988

 

Suzanne Somers in She's the Sheriff (1987)

She's the Sheriff

4.1

TV Series

Ralphie

1988

1 episode

 

1st & Ten (1984)

1st & Ten

6.6

TV Series

Johnny

1987

2 episodes

 

Russi Taylor and Alan Young in DuckTales (1987)

DuckTales

8.0

TV Series

(voice)

1987

1 episode

 

Scooby-Doo Meets the Boo Brothers (1987)

Scooby-Doo Meets the Boo Brothers

6.9

TV Movie

FreakoDemonstrator Ghost (voice)

1987

 

Ultraman: The Adventure Begins (1987)

Ultraman: The Adventure Begins

6.3

TV Movie

Samson (voice, as Ronald Schell)

1987

 

Dutch Treat (1987)

Dutch Treat

4.5

Lou Winters

1987

 

Pound Puppies (1985)

Pound Puppies

6.4

TV Series

BusterMr. Hubert (voice)

1986

2 episodes

 

Anne-Marie Martin, Harrison Page, and David Rasche in Sledge Hammer! (1986)

Sledge Hammer!

8.1

TV Series

Phil Gumm

1986

1 episode

 

The Check Is in the Mail... (1986)

The Check Is in the Mail...

4.5

Dr. Brannigan

1986

 

Shadow Chasers (1985)

Shadow Chasers

7.7

TV Series

Mel Ferdman

1986

1 episode

 

New Love, American Style (1985)

New Love, American Style

6.3

TV Series

1986

1 episode

 

Snorks (1984)

Snorks

6.4

TV Series

Additional Voices

1985

1 episode

 

Randy Josselyn, David Kaufman, Carol Mansell, Kyle Richards, and Dick Sargent in Down to Earth (1984)

Down to Earth

6.9

TV Series

Lester Luster

1984–1985

17 episodes

 

ABC Weekend Specials (1977)

ABC Weekend Specials

7.8

TV Series

Mr. Shugart

1984

1 episode

 

Pernell Roberts in Trapper John, M.D. (1979)

Trapper John, M.D.

6.6

TV Series

Marshall ShieldsDr. Haas

1982–1984

2 episodes

 

Shirt Tales (1982)

Shirt Tales

6.9

TV Series

Rick Raccoon (voice)

1982–1983

23 episodes

 

Wayland Flowers in Madame's Place (1982)

Madame's Place

6.7

TV Series

Federino Felluci

1982

1 episode

 

Meatballs and Spaghetti (1982)

Meatballs and Spaghetti

6.6

TV Series

(voice)

1982

 

Jokebook (1982)

Jokebook

6.4

TV Series

(voice)

1982

1 episode

 

Dorian Harewood, Michael Goodwin, Trisha Noble, Richard Romanus, and Robert Stack in Strike Force (1981)

Strike Force

6.9

TV Series

Lonnie Markham

1982

1 episode

 

Lydia Cornell, Jim J. Bullock, Nancy Dussault, Ted Knight, and Deborah Van Valkenburgh in Too Close for Comfort (1980)

Too Close for Comfort

6.6

TV Series

Don Kellogg

1982

1 episode

 

Joanne Nail and Fred Willard in The Perfect Woman (1981)

The Perfect Woman

3.5

TV Movie

The Agent

1981

 

Fred Grandy, Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange, Gavin MacLeod, and Lauren Tewes in The Love Boat (1977)

The Love Boat

6.3

TV Series

Mr. Scott, the Director

1981

1 episode

 

The Devil and Max Devlin (1981)

The Devil and Max Devlin

5.0

Greg Weems

1981

 

How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980)

How to Beat the High Cost of Living

6.0

Bill Pike

1980

 

Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels (1977)

Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels

6.4

TV Series

Additional Voices

1977–1980

39 episodes

 

Battle of the Planets (1978)

Battle of the Planets

7.6

TV Series

JasonCommander Saleem (voice)

1978–1980

85 episodes

 

Casper and the Angels (1979)

Casper and the Angels

5.8

TV Series

(voice)

1979

1 episode

 

Polly Holliday, Beth Howland, Linda Lavin, Philip McKeon, and Vic Tayback in Alice (1976)

Alice

6.9

TV Series

Ken BaldwinBuck

1977–1979

2 episodes

 

Lorenzo Lamas, Marc McClure, Jimmy McNichol, and Michele Tobin in California Fever (1979)

California Fever

7.3

TV Mini Series

Hyena Harry

1979

1 episode

 

Robin Williams and Pam Dawber in Mork & Mindy (1978)

Mork & Mindy

7.2

TV Series

Bob Faith

1979

2 episodes

 

Valerie Bertinelli, Bonnie Franklin, Pat Harrington Jr., and Mackenzie Phillips in One Day at a Time (1975)

One Day at a Time

6.6

TV Series

Fred Larson

1979

1 episode

 

George Hamilton in Love at First Bite (1979)

Love at First Bite

6.1

Guy in Elevator

1979

 

Turnabout (1979)

Turnabout

5.9

TV Mini Series

Piggie

1979

1 episode

 

Farrah Fawcett, Kate Jackson, and Jaclyn Smith in Charlie's Angels (1976)

Charlie's Angels

6.6

TV Series

Ernie Flack

1979

1 episode

 

Catherine Bach, Ben Jones, Denver Pyle, John Schneider, and Tom Wopat in The Dukes of Hazzard (1979)

The Dukes of Hazzard

7.1

TV Series

Lester Starr

1979

1 episode

 

Yogi's Space Race (1978)

Yogi's Space Race

6.1

TV Series

(voice)

1978

13 episodes

 

The Cat from Outer Space (1978)

The Cat from Outer Space

6.0

Jake - voiceSgt. Duffy

1978

 

The Practice (1976)

The Practice

6.6

TV Series

Mr. Kramer

1977

1 episode

 

Walt Disney in The Magical World of Disney (1954)

The Magical World of Disney

8.3

TV Series

Deputy ScruffMr. Brown

1976–1977

3 episodes

 

Forever Fernwood (1977)

Forever Fernwood

7.4

TV Series

Piersall

1977–1978

 

Fred Flintstone and Friends (1977)

Fred Flintstone and Friends

6.8

TV Series

(voice)

1977

 

Code R (1977)

Code R

7.1

TV Series

Porter

1977

1 episode

 

Dean Jones in The Shaggy D.A. (1976)

The Shaggy D.A.

5.8

TV Director

1976

 

Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson in Sanford and Son (1972)

Sanford and Son

7.9

TV Series

Mr. Morris Wilkens

1976

1 episode

 

Emergency! (1972)

Emergency!

7.9

TV Series

Allan HendricksJasper, the DrunkHarold Peterson ...

1973–1976

4 episodes

 

Edward Asner, Tim Conway, Gary Grimes, Don Knotts, Ronnie Schell, Dick Van Patten, and Louise Williams in Gus (1976)

Gus

5.7

Joe Barnsdale

1976

 

The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper (1976)

The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper

6.7

TV Movie

Deputy Scurf

1976

 

Big Eddie

5.3

TV Series

Clown

1975

1 episode

 

Karen (1975)

Karen

7.2

TV Series

Kyle Preston

1975

1 episode

 

Meredith Baxter and Paul Hecht in The Impostor (1975)

The Impostor

5.6

TV Movie

Dance Director

1975

 

Kurt Russell, Eve Arden, Cesar Romero, Joe Flynn, and Phil Silvers in The Strongest Man in the World (1975)

The Strongest Man in the World

5.9

Referee

1975

 

Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Marion Ross, Tom Bosley, Erin Moran, Don Most, and Anson Williams in Happy Days (1974)

Happy Days

7.4

TV Series

Monty MillerErnie

1974

2 episodes

 

Wait Till Your Father Gets Home (1972)

Wait Till Your Father Gets Home

7.6

TV Series

Mailman (voice)

1973–1974

3 episodes

 

Kent McCord and Martin Milner in Adam-12 (1968)

Adam-12

7.7

TV Series

Jack HofsteadHenry Klemp

1973–1974

2 episodes

 

Dom DeLuise in Lotsa Luck! (1973)

Lotsa Luck!

6.2

TV Series

Skip

1974

1 episode

 

Peter Puck

7.4

TV Mini Series

Peter Puck

1973

9 episodes

 

Goober and the Ghost Chasers (1973)

Goober and the Ghost Chasers

6.3

TV Series

Gilly (voice)

1973

16 episodes

 

Diana (1973)

Diana

6.8

TV Series

Dunlock III

1973

1 episode

 

The Girl with Something Extra (1973)

The Girl with Something Extra

6.6

TV Series

Policeman

1973

1 episode

 

Butch Cassidy (1973)

Butch Cassidy

6.6

TV Series

Additional Voices

1973

13 episodes

 

Cleavon Little, Joan Van Ark, Nancy Fox, Reva Rose, and James Whitmore in Temperatures Rising (1972)

Temperatures Rising

7.3

TV Series

Porter

1973

1 episode

 

Diane Baker and Larry Hagman in Here We Go Again (1973)

Here We Go Again

6.9

TV Series

Caldwell

1973

1 episode

 

The Little People (1972)

The Little People

7.8

TV Series

Dr. Victor LangVictor

1972–1973

2 episodes

 

Dick Van Dyke, Hope Lange, and Angela Powell in The New Dick Van Dyke Show (1971)

The New Dick Van Dyke Show

6.7

TV Series

Henry QuihlanDr. Rosencranz

1972

2 episodes

 

Herschel Bernardi and Sue Ane Langdon in Arnie (1970)

Arnie

7.0

TV Series

Finley

1971

1 episode

 

Stuart Margolin and Julie Newmar in Love, American Style (1969)

Love, American Style

6.8

TV Series

StrangerZack Wilton

1970–1971

2 episodes

 

The Jim Nabors Hour (1968)

The Jim Nabors Hour

6.7

TV Series

1969–1970

2 episodes

 

That Girl (1966)

That Girl

7.3

TV Series

Harvey PeckBob Howard

1966–1970

3 episodes

 

Jim Nabors and Frank Sutton in Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964)

Gomer Pyle: USMC

7.0

TV Series

DukeDuke Slater

1964–1969

92 episodes

 

Goldie Hawn, Joby Baker, Billy De Wolfe, Julie Parrish, and Ronnie Schell in Good Morning World (1967)

Good Morning World

6.8

TV Series

Larry Clarke

1967–1968

26 episodes

 

Ron Howard, Frances Bavier, and Andy Griffith in The Andy Griffith Show (1960)

The Andy Griffith Show

8.4

TV Series

Bernie, the FurrierJim Martin, the Director

1966–1968

2 episodes

 

The Patty Duke Show (1963)

The Patty Duke Show

7.2

TV Series

LouiePeter MasonBob

1965–1966

3 episodes

 

Valentine's Day (1964)

Valentine's Day

7.5

TV Series

Andy Hartman

1965

1 episode

 

Johnny Carson in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

8.5

TV Series

1963

1 episode

 

Wendell Corey in Harbor Command (1957)

Harbor Command

7.2

TV Series

Pat's friend (as Ron Shell)

1958

1 episode

 

Additional Crew

Steve Martin and Lily Tomlin in All of Me (1984)

All of Me

6.7

dialogue coach

1984

 

George Hamilton, Jim Hutton, Johnny Carson, Joby Baker, Connie Francis, Yvette Mimieux, Susan Oliver, Paula Prentiss, Danny Thomas, and Jesse White in Looking for Love (1964)

Looking for Love

5.7

dialogue coach (uncredited)

1964

 

Soundtrack

Mel Blanc, Brad Garrett, Patti Deutsch, Dana Hill, Steve McClintock, Don Messick, George O'Hanlon, Ronnie Schell, Penny Singleton, Russi Taylor, Tiffany, Jean Vander Pyl, Frank Welker, and Patric Zimmerman in Jetsons: The Movie (1990)

Jetsons: The Movie

5.6

performer: "Sprocket Rap" (uncredited)

1990

 

Thanks

Ashley Elaine, Allan Newsome, Brett Varvel, and Rik Roberts in Mayberry Man (2021)

Mayberry Man

5.5

special thanks

2021

 

The Aristocrats (2005)

The Aristocrats

6.4

very special thanks

2005

 

Self

Mayberry Man: The Series (2024)

Mayberry Man: The Series

8.0

TV Series

Self

2024

1 episode

 

Eli Austin in The Mayberry Effect (2021)

The Mayberry Effect

7.2

Self

2021

 

Autopsy: The Last Hours of (2014)

Autopsy: The Last Hours of

7.7

TV Series

Self - Actor & Friend

2021

1 episode

 

The Carson Podcast (2014)

The Carson Podcast

Podcast Series

Self - Guest

2019

1 episode

 

Gilbert Gottfried in Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast (2014)

Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast

9.6

Podcast Series

Self - Guest

2017

2 episodes

 

Looking for Lenny (2011)

Looking for Lenny

6.3

SelfSelf - comedian

2011

 

Look (2010)

Look

6.9

TV Series

Self

2010

1 episode

 

Vince Guaraldi in The Anatomy of Vince Guaraldi (2009)

The Anatomy of Vince Guaraldi

6.7

Self

2009

 

Biography (1987)

Biography

7.7

TV Series

Self - Co-Star, Good Morning World

2008

1 episode

 

Stu's Show (2006)

Stu's Show

6.4

Podcast Series

Self - Guest

2007

2 episodes

 

Don Adams' 75th Birthday Roast at the Playboy Mansion (2006)

Don Adams' 75th Birthday Roast at the Playboy Mansion

Video

Self

2006

 

The Kingston Trio Story: Wherever We May Go (2006)

The Kingston Trio Story: Wherever We May Go

8.9

Video

Self

2006

 

CMT: The Greatest - 20 Greatest Country Comedy Shows

6.4

TV Special

Self

2006

 

Headliners & Legends with Matt Lauer (1998)

Headliners & Legends with Matt Lauer

4.9

TV Series

Self

2000

1 episode

 

E! True Hollywood Story (1996)

E! True Hollywood Story

6.5

TV Series

Self

1998

1 episode

 

Into the Night with Rick Dees (1990)

Into the Night with Rick Dees

5.9

TV Series

Self

1991

1 episode

 

Merv Griffin in The Merv Griffin Show (1962)

The Merv Griffin Show

6.6

TV Series

Self - Guest

1962–1984

17 episodes

 

Des O'Connor Tonight (1977)

Des O'Connor Tonight

5.7

TV Series

Self

1980–1983

2 episodes

 

Hungry i reunion (1981)

Hungry i reunion

7.1

Self

1981

 

The John Davidson Show (1980)

The John Davidson Show

4.7

TV Series

Self

1980

1 episode

 

Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary (1980)

Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary

7.6

TV Special

Self

1980

 

Beat the Clock (1979)

Beat the Clock

6.7

TV Series

Self - Celebrity Contestant

1979

5 episodes

 

Dance Fever (1979)

Dance Fever

6.2

TV Series

Self

1979

1 episode

 

Walt Disney in The Magical World of Disney (1954)

The Magical World of Disney

8.3

TV Series

Self

1978

1 episode

 

Mike Douglas in The Mike Douglas Show (1961)

The Mike Douglas Show

7.0

TV Series

Self - ComedianSelf - Actor

1971–1978

3 episodes

 

Jim Nabors in The Jim Nabors Show (1978)

The Jim Nabors Show

4.9

TV Series

Self

1978

3 episodes

 

The Cross-Wits

6.6

TV Series

Self

1977

1 episode

 

Dinah Shore in Dinah! (1974)

Dinah!

7.0

TV Series

Self

1974–1976

8 episodes

 

Lee Meriwether in Rhyme and Reason (1975)

Rhyme and Reason

5.8

TV Series

Self

1976

1 episode

 

Consumer Survival Kit

TV Series

Self

1975

1 episode

 

Don't Call Me Mama Anymore (1973)

Don't Call Me Mama Anymore

7.9

TV Special

Self - Chef

1973

 

Johnny Carson in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

8.5

TV Series

Self - GuestSelf - Guest Comic

1962–1973

5 episodes

 

The Bob Braun Show (1967)

The Bob Braun Show

2.4

TV Series

Self - Comedian

1972

3 episodes

 

Robert Young, Charlie Callas, Frank Gorshin, George Kirby, Steve Lawrence, Rich Little, and Marilyn Michaels in The ABC Comedy Hour (1972)

The ABC Comedy Hour

7.9

TV Series

Self - Host

1972

1 episode

 

The Jim Nabors Hour (1968)

The Jim Nabors Hour

6.7

TV Series

Self

1969–1971

21 episodes

 

Carol Burnett in The Carol Burnett Show (1967)

The Carol Burnett Show

8.7

TV Series

Self

1969–1970

2 episodes

 

The Joey Bishop Show (1967)

The Joey Bishop Show

7.1

TV Series

Self

1967–1969

4 episodes

 

Phil Harris and Martha Raye in Operation: Entertainment (1968)

Operation: Entertainment

TV Series

Self

1969

1 episode

 

Gypsy (1965)

Gypsy

7.7

TV Series

Self - actorSelf - comedic actor

1966–1968

6 episodes

 

Pat Boone in Pat Boone in Hollywood (1967)

Pat Boone in Hollywood

TV Series

Self

1967

1 episode

 

Dick Smothers, Tom Smothers, and Smothers Brothers in The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967)

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

8.0

TV Series

Self

1967

1 episode

 

ABC Stage 67 (1966)

ABC Stage 67

7.3

TV Series

Self

1966

1 episode

 

Oh My Word (1965)

Oh My Word

5.8

TV Series

Self

1965–1966

3 episodes

 

Vic Damone in The Lively Ones (1962)

The Lively Ones

TV Series

Self - Performer

1963

1 episode

 

Jack Paar in The Tonight Show Starring Jack Paar (1957)

The Tonight Show Starring Jack Paar

8.3

TV Series

Self

1962

1 episode

 

The Bob Newhart Show (1961)

The Bob Newhart Show

7.7

TV Series

Self

1962

1 episode

 

Groucho Marx in You Bet Your Life (1950)

You Bet Your Life

8.5

TV Series

Self - Comedian

1959

1 episode

 

Archive Footage

Battle of the Planets: The Movie

TV Movie

Jason (archive sound, voice)

2012

 

Phil of the Future: Gadgets & Gizmos (2005)

Phil of the Future: Gadgets & Gizmos

7.3

Video

75-Year-Old Phil (archive footage)

2005

 

Des O'Connor Tonight (1977)

Des O'Connor Tonight

5.7

TV Series

Self (archive footage)

1982

1 episode

 

Walt Disney in The Magical World of Disney (1954)

The Magical World of Disney

8.3

TV Series

Sergeant Duffy Voice of Jake the CatTV Director (archive footage, archive footage, archive footage, archive footage) ...

1977–1982

5 episodes