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Harry Anderson, ‘Night Court’ Star, Dies at 65
Variety ^
| 4/16/18
Posted on 04/16/2018 7:38:48 PM PDT by fhayek
Harry Anderson, the amiable actor who presided over the NBC comedy “Night Court” for nine seasons, has died at his home in Asheville, N.C., according to a local media report. He was 65. Anderson was found at his home by police officers early Monday morning, according to a report by WSPA-TV, the CBS affiliate in Spartanburg, S.C. No foul play was suspected, police told the station. Anderson was a magician-turned-actor who was known as a rabid fan of jazz singer Mel Torme. The affection for Torme was woven into his TV alter ego, Judge Harry Stone, a quirky character who ruled the bench at a Manhattan night court. The sitcom was a mainstay of NBC from 1984 to 1992. Anderson earned three consecutive Emmy nominations for his work on the show from 1985-1987.
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TOPICS: Music/Entertainment
KEYWORDS: asheville; goodriddance; harryanderson; harrythehat; hollywood; nightcourt; northcarolina; turkpipkin
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Really loved that show. RIP Harry.
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posted on
04/16/2018 7:38:48 PM PDT
by
fhayek
To: fhayek
Wha?!
That is simply way too young.
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posted on
04/16/2018 7:41:15 PM PDT
by
VanDeKoik
To: fhayek
The show was a rare find in the TV Desert.
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posted on
04/16/2018 7:41:22 PM PDT
by
Pontiac
(The welfare state must fail because it is contrary to human nature and diminishes the human spirit.L)
To: fhayek
“Harry the Hat” on Cheers
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posted on
04/16/2018 7:43:20 PM PDT
by
TheCipher
(To my mind Judas Iscariot was nothing but a low, mean, premature Congressman. - Mark Twain)
To: fhayek
I didn’t watch the shows, but I’ve seen him act before.
He always seemed like someone pleasant and very easy to trust.
Some people just have that appearance of being approachable, while others have to work at it.
To: fhayek
Me too. Sorry to hear he's gone at such a young age.
RIP
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posted on
04/16/2018 7:48:09 PM PDT
by
pgkdan
(The Silent Majority STILL Stands With TRUMP!)
To: fhayek
To: ButThreeLeftsDo
I searched “Harry” and “Anderson” Only thing I got was Anderson Cooper interviews Stormy Daniels. (sigh)
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posted on
04/16/2018 7:53:59 PM PDT
by
fhayek
To: Pontiac
"...a rare find in the TV Desert."
No doubt.
I know when I'm in the desert and thirsting, I hallucinate a Marky Post oasis.
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posted on
04/16/2018 7:55:30 PM PDT
by
BuddhaBrown
(Path to enlightenment: Four right turns, then go straight until you see the Light!)
To: fhayek
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posted on
04/16/2018 7:55:47 PM PDT
by
mdittmar
To: Pontiac
"The show was a rare find in the TV Desert." Yes it was. No politics but just brilliant comedy showing the foibles of all humans. It was a funny show. His great talent will be missed.
Barney Miller was much the same. Both were most excellent shows.
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posted on
04/16/2018 7:57:21 PM PDT
by
cpdiii
(cane cutter, deckhand, roughneck, geologist, pilot, pharmacist, THE CONSTITUTION IS WORTH DYING FOR!)
To: fhayek
Different title, different source.
Just some more thoughts.
To: VanDeKoik
My reaction as well—65 is way too young.
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posted on
04/16/2018 8:00:39 PM PDT
by
scott says
(Psalm 1)
To: fhayek
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posted on
04/16/2018 8:06:36 PM PDT
by
mass55th
(Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway...John Wayne)
To: fhayek
Just watched a few of the shows last night with the Wheelers. Hadn’t watched in years. (Brent Spiner AKA Data, was the husband)
Harry was great.
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posted on
04/16/2018 8:18:01 PM PDT
by
madison10
(Pray for President Trump.)
To: BuddhaBrown
I know when I'm in the desert and thirsting, I hallucinate a Marky Post oasis. Wow,
Just found out she was an advisor to Bill Clinton!
Sorry if that burst your bubble.
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posted on
04/16/2018 8:19:41 PM PDT
by
Pontiac
(The welfare state must fail because it is contrary to human nature and diminishes the human spirit.L)
To: madison10
The best line in TV history.
"How did you lose the worm farm?"
"The usual, stampede..."
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posted on
04/16/2018 8:21:20 PM PDT
by
jonascord
(First rule of the Dunning-Kruger Club is that you do not know you are in the Dunning-Kruger club.)
To: fhayek
Dang. I enjoyed his work on Night Court, and his appearances on Cheers.
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posted on
04/16/2018 8:22:01 PM PDT
by
Army Air Corps
(Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
To: Pontiac
"The show was a rare find in the TV Desert." Yes it was. No politics but just brilliant comedy showing the foibles of all humans. It was a funny show. His great talent will be missed.
Barney Miller was much the same. Both were most excellent shows.
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posted on
04/16/2018 8:23:18 PM PDT
by
cpdiii
(cane cutter, deckhand, roughneck, geologist, pilot, pharmacist, THE CONSTITUTION IS WORTH DYING FOR!)
To: fhayek
He singlely brought Mel Torme’s career back from the dead.
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posted on
04/16/2018 8:25:40 PM PDT
by
Terry Mross
(Liver spots And blood thinners..)
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