Frank Bonner, of ‘WKRP in Cincinnati,’ dead at 79

NY Post ^ | 06/17/2021 | Hannah Sparks

[ChicagoConservative27]

Frank Bonner, who played Herb Tarlek on the sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati” has died. He was 79.

Bonner passed away “peacefully” Wednesday amid his battle with Lewy body dementia, his family told TMZ..

As Herb on “WKRP” in the late 1970s and early 1980s, Bonner was the quintessential salesman in a gaudy plaid suit and white loafers, despite struggling as a radio station sales manager who consistently failed to reel in the big accounts.

The actor turned to directing in a few episodes of “WKRP,” and later reprised the role in the early ’90s spinoff, “The New WKRP in Cincinnati.”

[ChicagoConservative27]

I used to enjoy that show. RIP

[ConservativeMind]

He played the role very well.

[rdl6989]

He was a very sharp dresser, RIP.

[Red Badger]

They are dropping like flies....................

[Army Air Corps]

“Somewhere a Volkswagen is missing its seat covers.”

[Red Badger]

[tnlibertarian]

I watched it for those two boobs. You know, Herb and Les.

[Army Air Corps]

I have the whole series on DVD.

“It’s the Phone Cops, man!”

[Huskrrrr]

“Dig-e-vous?” Classic Herb.

[euram]

WKRP comes on as re-runs in my area from time to time. I still think it was a good show. Sorry to hear that Herb has passed.

[SamAdams76]

Is he from the frozen chicken's don't fly show?

I've never watched the show but that's all I ever hear about. Frozen chickens dropped from a helicopter or some such.

[wally_bert]

Some of the best comedy ever made.

RIP Herb Tarlek.

[dainbramaged]

Live turkeys.

[irishjuggler]

We had a teacher in high-school in the mid-’80s whose wardrobe of *ahem* interesting neckties and sport coats from the previous decade was quite something. Needless to say, his nickname was “Herb Tarlek.”

[Leep]

did he ever get a real office? :)
RIP

[Magnum44]

Turkeys...

[day10]

I still laugh when I think of the Big Guy putting the “foot powder” in his shoes. LOL.

[wally_bert]

Funeral by Ferryman.

Keeping it young and hip.

Bye bye.

[raccoonradio]

Herb:(to Andy)Gosh darn it, Andy, I love it.
This’ll be a big success!

Carlson:(bursts into office) Mama’s on her way here-—Travis! You’re fired!

Herb: (to Carlson) Good move, Big Guy!

Les: I told you he wouldn’t last.

[beethovenfan]

That was a great sitcom. I also liked Les Nessman and Johnny Fever.