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Feb 4, 2022 · Howard Hesseman, the actor best known for playing a radio DJ on "WKRP In Cincinnati," died Saturday in Los Angeles due to complications from colon surgery. He was 81. In the 1960s, Hesseman...
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Jan 30, 2022 · By Doha Madani. Beloved improvisation comedian and Emmy-nominated actor Howard Hesseman, best known for his role in "WKRP in Cincinnati," died following surgery Saturday afternoon. Hesseman,...
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Hesseman was a rising star of acting and improv comedy when he landed his signature role as Dr. Johnny Fever. A founding member of the Committee, a San Francisco improv troupe, he had recurring roles in “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,” “The Bob Newhart Show,” and “Soap” before auditioning for “WKRP in Cincinnati.” He originally auditioned for the role...
When “WKRP” was cancelled after four seasons, Hesseman took on a short-lived role on “One Day at a Time” before starring in the sitcom “Head of the Class.” There, he played Charlie Moore, a high school history teacher leading a class of honors students. Hesseman left the show after its fourth season. He had a recurring role, reprising his performan...
Hesseman’s early movies included “Billy Jack,” “Shampoo,” and “The Sunshine Boys.” His greater fame came from TV performances, but he did appear in movies throughout his career. He starred in movies including “Doctor Detroit,” “Inside Out,” and “Rubin & Ed.” In “This Is Spinal Tap,” he had a cameo as rock manager Terry Ladd; other small but memorab...
“I like that character. It was a fulfilling period in my life. Allowing the fans to see you as they choose, for better or for worse, comes with the territory. I’m glad they like what they see. I do like what I was doing when I was on that show.” —from a 1986 interview for the Washington Post
Jan 30, 2022 · Howard Hesseman, 81, the D.J. Johnny Fever in ‘WKRP in Cincinnati,’ Dies - The New York Times. Mr. Hesseman played a fallen radio star who landed in the Midwest on the popular sitcom, which...
Jan 30, 2022 · Obituaries. Howard Hesseman, who played Johnny Fever on 'WKRP in Cincinnati,' dies at 81. Updated January 30, 20222:43 PM ET. By. The Associated Press. Enlarge this image. Actor Howard...
Jan 31, 2022 · NEW YORK (AP) — Howard Hesseman, who played the radio disc jockey Dr. Johnny Fever on the sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati” and the actor-turned-history teacher Charlie Moore on “Head of the Class,” has died. He was 81. Hesseman died Saturday in Los Angeles due to complications from colon surgery, his manager Robbie Kass said Sunday.
