21st Century American Sitcoms

[Toast 16,232]

1 hour ago, alt obits guy said:

Hagen Mills, an actor who had a handful of credits, most notably in a 2016 episode of the American comedy series Baskets, has died in an attempted murder-suicide. He was 29.

 

https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1154071/actor-hagen-mills-dead-at-29-in-attempted-murder-suicide

 

 

How could you have failed to mention Swedish Dicks?

 

"Fans may recognize Hagen for his small  TV roles including performances in Baskets and Swedish Dicks. "

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3 minutes ago, Toast said:

 

How could you have failed to mention Swedish Dicks?

 

"Fans may recognize Hagen for his small  TV roles including performances in Baskets and Swedish Dicks. "

I guess I'm not familiar with Swedish Dicks.  

[markb4 907]

Actress Conchata Ferrell, most famous from Two and a Half Men, currently in long-term care facility:

 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.etonline.com/two-and-a-half-men-star-conchata-ferrell-in-long-term-care-after-heart-attack-149763%3famp

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3 hours ago, markb4 said:

Actress Conchata Ferrell, most famous from Two and a Half Men, currently in long-term care facility:

 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.etonline.com/two-and-a-half-men-star-conchata-ferrell-in-long-term-care-after-heart-attack-149763%3famp

That really is too bad. Great character actress. Enjoyed her work in LA Law. Only appeared during one season but nominated for a supporting actress drama Emmy and deservedly so.

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4 hours ago, markb4 said:

Actress Conchata Ferrell, most famous from Two and a Half Men, currently in long-term care facility:

 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.etonline.com/two-and-a-half-men-star-conchata-ferrell-in-long-term-care-after-heart-attack-149763%3famp

 

47 minutes ago, alt obits guy said:

That really is too bad. Great character actress. Enjoyed her work in LA Law. Only appeared during one season but nominated for a supporting actress drama Emmy and deservedly so.

I thought I recognised the name, turns out it was from the mid-80s sitcom E/R, though I thought her name was Conchita. I also found out George Clooney was in that too.

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2 minutes ago, time said:

 

I thought I recognised the name, turns out it was from the mid-80s sitcom E/R, though I thought her name was Conchita. I also found out George Clooney was in that too.

Yes, regarding Clooney, it's one of those great trivia questions (the fact he appeared in both E/R and ER). But sad about Ferrell.

[Sir Creep 7,071]

7 hours ago, alt obits guy said:

Yes, regarding Clooney, it's one of those great trivia questions (the fact he appeared in both E/R and ER). But sad about Ferrell.

There are two names for that insipid show?

[alt obits guy 3,385]

3 hours ago, Sir Creep said:

There are two names for that insipid show?

No, E/R was a comedy series that ran for one year on CBS (1984-85 TV season) that's unrelated to ER (NBC 1994-2009). It's just coincidental Clooney was a cast member in both.

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Ron Nicolosi, who played Mike in How I Met Your Mother, died aged 62 on 28th July.

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On 16/07/2020 at 17:33, markb4 said:

Actress Conchata Ferrell, most famous from Two and a Half Men, currently in long-term care facility:

 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.etonline.com/two-and-a-half-men-star-conchata-ferrell-in-long-term-care-after-heart-attack-149763%3famp

Dead.

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I remembered Conchata Ferrell from LA Law and was prompted to check how many of its cast members are still alive. Almost all, surprisingly.

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David Richardson producer on shows such as Two & a Half Men, The Simpsons, F is for Family dead aged 65.

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On 07/10/2017 at 17:58, Spade_Cooley said:

Everyone in the new series of Curb looks exactly the same as they did the last time we saw them, except Richard Lewis who looks like utter shit. 

 

Richard Lewis will not be appearing in the new series of Curb.

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A crew member of The Conners dies after suffering a "medical emergency" on set. 

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US character actor Lou Cutell, `Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm et al, has died aged 91.

 

 

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2 hours ago, time said:

US character actor Lou Cutell, `Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm et al, has died aged 91.

 

 

RIP Assman.

[prussianblue 1,066]

A list I meant to create after Jessica Walter died last year but never got around to, here is the cast of Arrested Development (2003-2006, 2013, 2018-2019):

 

George (and Oscar) Bluth – Jeffrey Tambor (1944- )

Lucille Bluth – Jessica Walter (1941-2021)

Michael Bluth – Jason Bateman (1969- )

George Oscar 'Gob' Bluth – Will Arnett (1970- )

Lindsay Bluth-Fünke – Portia de Rossi (1973- )

Tobias Fünke – David Cross (1964- )

Byron 'Buster' Bluth – Tony Hale (1970- )

George Michael Bluth – Michael Cera (1988- )

Mae 'Maeby' Fünke – Alia Shawkat (1989- )

Most of them are probably safe for a few more decades at least. Jeffrey Tambor is the obvious standout age-wise, but in the lifestyle category Will Arnett has a history of alcoholism and David Cross has been open about drug use.

Apart from the core family, the show featured a vast ensemble of recurring and guest stars, many of whom are highly obitable. The following played various friends, associates, lawyers, acting coaches etc. of the Bluth family and are now aged 60+:
 

Stefan Gentles – James Lipton (1926-2020)

Argyle Austero – Tommy Tune (1939- )

Larry Middleman - Bob Einstein (1942-2019)

Gene Parmesan - Martin Mull (1943- )

Barry Zuckerkorn – Henry Winkler (1945- )

Lucille 'Lucille Two' Austero – Liza Minelli (1946- )

Carl Weathers – Himself (1948- )

John Beard – Himself (1948- )

Stan Sitwell - Ed Begley Jr. (1949- )

'Uncle Trevor' Leeds - Dave Thomas (1949- )

'Uncle Jack' Dorso – Martin Short (1950- )

Lottie Dottie DA - Frances Conroy (1953- )

Ron Howard – Narrator/Himself (1954- )

Cindi Lightballoon – Jane Lynch (1960- )

Maggie Lizer – Julia Louis-Dreyfus (1961- )

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On 17/08/2018 at 21:06, CaptainChorizo said:

Some more names to consider for the next few years

 

Helen Slayton-Hughes(b. 1930)

Played Ethel Beavers on "Parks and Recreation" and has appeared on various guest spots on sitcoms this century

 

 

Helen Slayton-Hughes being reported dead: 

 

[YoungWillz 21,182]

Note: Helen Slayton-Hughes a current DDP pick @gcreptile and @Death Impends.

[prussianblue 1,066]

On 11/01/2022 at 21:31, prussianblue said:

A list I meant to create after Jessica Walter died last year but never got around to, here is the cast of Arrested Development (2003-2006, 2013, 2018-2019):

 

George (and Oscar) Bluth – Jeffrey Tambor (1944- )

Lucille Bluth – Jessica Walter (1941-2021)

Michael Bluth – Jason Bateman (1969- )

George Oscar 'Gob' Bluth – Will Arnett (1970- )

Lindsay Bluth-Fünke – Portia de Rossi (1973- )

Tobias Fünke – David Cross (1964- )

Byron 'Buster' Bluth – Tony Hale (1970- )

George Michael Bluth – Michael Cera (1988- )

Mae 'Maeby' Fünke – Alia Shawkat (1989- )

Most of them are probably safe for a few more decades at least. Jeffrey Tambor is the obvious standout age-wise, but in the lifestyle category Will Arnett has a history of alcoholism and David Cross has been open about drug use.

Apart from the core family, the show featured a vast ensemble of recurring and guest stars, many of whom are highly obitable. The following played various friends, associates, lawyers, acting coaches etc. of the Bluth family and are now aged 60+:
 

Stefan Gentles – James Lipton (1926-2020)

Argyle Austero – Tommy Tune (1939- )

Larry Middleman - Bob Einstein (1942-2019)

Gene Parmesan - Martin Mull (1943- )

Barry Zuckerkorn – Henry Winkler (1945- )

Lucille 'Lucille Two' Austero – Liza Minelli (1946- )

Carl Weathers – Himself (1948-2024)

John Beard – Himself (1948- )

Stan Sitwell - Ed Begley Jr. (1949- )

'Uncle Trevor' Leeds - Dave Thomas (1949- )

'Uncle Jack' Dorso – Martin Short (1950- )

Lottie Dottie DA - Frances Conroy (1953- )

Ron Howard – Narrator/Himself (1954- )

Cindi Lightballoon – Jane Lynch (1960- )

Maggie Lizer – Julia Louis-Dreyfus (1961- )

Dr Phil Gunty - Bob Odenkirk (1962- )

 

Updated for Carl Weathers, who won't be making any more stews.

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4 hours ago, prussianblue said:

 

Updated for Carl Weathers, who won't be making any more stews.

Bob Odenkirk (1962) guest-starred as marriage counselor Dr. Phil Gunty. He had a huge health scare a couple years ago.

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Jenna Fischer, Pam in the US Office, has announced that she was diagnosed an 'aggressive but treatable' form of breast cancer in December but has recently received the all clear.

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On 02/02/2024 at 13:04, prussianblue said:

 

Updated for Carl Weathers, who won't be making any more stews.

If the list could be updated also for Martin Mull ("Gene Parmesan"), who also died in 2024, that would be grate.

[prussianblue 1,066]

On 11/01/2022 at 21:31, prussianblue said:

A list I meant to create after Jessica Walter died last year but never got around to, here is the main cast of Arrested Development (2003-2006, 2013, 2018-2019):

 

George (and Oscar) Bluth – Jeffrey Tambor (1944- )

Lucille Bluth – Jessica Walter (1941-2021)

Michael Bluth – Jason Bateman (1969- )

George Oscar 'Gob' Bluth – Will Arnett (1970- )

Lindsay Bluth-Fünke – Portia de Rossi (1973- )

Tobias Fünke – David Cross (1964- )

Byron 'Buster' Bluth – Tony Hale (1970- )

George Michael Bluth – Michael Cera (1988- )

Mae 'Maeby' Fünke – Alia Shawkat (1989- )

Most of them are probably safe for a few more decades at least. Jeffrey Tambor is the obvious standout age-wise, but in the lifestyle category Will Arnett has a history of alcoholism and David Cross has been open about drug use.

Apart from the core family, the show featured a vast ensemble of recurring and guest stars, many of whom are highly obitable. The following played various friends, associates, lawyers, acting coaches etc. of the Bluth family and are now aged 60+:
 

Stefan Gentles – James Lipton (1926-2020)

Argyle Austero – Tommy Tune (1939- )

Larry Middleman - Bob Einstein (1942-2019)

Gene Parmesan - Martin Mull (1943-2024)

Barry Zuckerkorn – Henry Winkler (1945- )

Lucille 'Lucille Two' Austero – Liza Minelli (1946- )

Carl Weathers – Himself (1948-2024)

John Beard – Himself (1948- )

Stan Sitwell - Ed Begley Jr. (1949- )

'Uncle Trevor' Leeds - Dave Thomas (1949- )

'Uncle Jack' Dorso – Martin Short (1950- )

Lottie Dottie DA - Frances Conroy (1953- )

Ron Howard – Narrator/Himself (1954- )

Bob Loblaw - Scott Baio (1960 - )

Cindi Lightballoon – Jane Lynch (1960- )

Maggie Lizer – Julia Louis-Dreyfus (1961- )

Dr. Phil Gunty - Bob Odenkirk (1962- )
Mort Meyers - Jeff Garlin (1962- )

Wayne Jarvis - John Michael Higgins (1963- )

Dusty Radler - Dermot Mulroney (1963- )

As requested, updated for Martin Mull. I've also added a few more who are now in the 60+ category, and Scott Baio who I inexplicably missed before.

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On 17/08/2018 at 22:06, CaptainChorizo said:

Some more names to consider for the next few years

 

 

 

Linda Porter (b. 1933)

She plays Mrytle Vartanian on "Superstore" and has been playing old ladies on tv and in film since the 1990's

 

Helen Slayton-Hughes(b. 1930)

Played Ethel Beavers on "Parks and Recreation" and has appeared on various guest spots on sitcoms this century

 

Lucille Soong(b. 1938)

Plays Grandma Huang on "Fresh Off The Boat"

 

Jeffrey Tambor(b. 1944)

The me too movement has just about ended his career of the "Arrested Development" star,and he was never a beacon of health before then

 

Ernest Adams(b. tbd 20s or 30's)

Plays the Cowboy Eddie on the Emmy winning series "Baskets"

 

Ralph Ahn(b. 1926)

Played Tran on the series "New Girl"

Also of note, his sister(Susan Ahn Cuddy) was the first Asian-American woman to join the Us Navy

 

 

 

Only Lucille Soong and Jeffrey Tambor left

 

Linda, Helen and Ralph are already covered by media and press as they were notable.

 

Ernest Adams (IMDb) died on Sep 11, 2021, at the age of 73.

 

He was more younger actually (born Oct 12, 1947)