All in the Family
1971
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May 25, 1990 · Vic Tayback, the actor who portrayed loudmouth diner owner and fry cook Mel Sharples on the long-running television series “Alice,” died early today in his sleep of a heart attack. He was 60.
May 26, 1990 · Vic Tayback, a film, television and theater actor best known for playing Mel the diner owner in the television series ''Alice,'' died of a heart attack yesterday at his home in Glendale, Calif.
Vic Tayback was born on 6 January 1930 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and director, known for Alice (1976), Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974) and All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989). He was married to Sheila McKay Barnard. He died on 25 May 1990 in Glendale, California, USA.
43. Play trailer 1:01. 2 Videos. 99+ Photos. Comedy. The misadventures and trials of an aspiring singer and her co-workers at a greasy-spoon diner. Creator. Robert Getchell. Stars. Linda Lavin. Vic Tayback. Beth Howland. See production info at IMDbPro. RENT/BUY. from $19.19. search Amazon. Add to Watchlist. Added by 7.1K users. 43 User reviews.
May 26, 1990 · Vic Tayback, the actor best known for his role as the gruff diner owner and short-order cook Mel Sharples on the long-running television series “Alice,” died early Friday of a heart attack.
May 26, 1990 · GLENDALE, CALIF. -- Vic Tayback, 60, the actor who played Mel, the crusty diner owner on the old "Alice" television series, died of a heart attack May 25 at Glendale Adventist Hospital.
May 25, 1990 · Victor Tayback (January 6, 1930 – May 25, 1990) was an American actor. He is best known for his role as diner owner Mel Sharples in the comedy-drama film Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974) and the television sitcom Alice (1976–1985), for which he won two consecutive Golden Globes.
