A Fine Cast of Characters

 

The best thing about ensemble sitcoms was you had so many great characters interacting with each other. The ones I’ve listed here were my favorites shows, and I loved ALL the characters. I’m forcing myself to pick ONE character from each show that I thought stood out a little in front of the others. The first and third shows are exceptions…

 

 

Bewitched

I had to have both Aunt Clara (Marion Lorne) & Uncle Arthur (Paul Lynde). Paul Lynde was always funny in whatever he did. And adorable Aunt Clara, with her collection of antique doorknobs…so sweet.

 

 

The Bob Newhart Show

Elliot Carlin (Jack Riley). All of Bob’s patients were wonderful, but Mr. Carlin’s sarcastic remarks were awesome!

 

 

Newhart

Hands down…gotta be Larry, Darryl & Darryl (William Sanderson, Tony Papenfuss (brunett Darryl), John Voldstad (blond Darryl. They were only supposed to be in the one episode, but the audience reaction brought them back again and again.

 

 

WKRP

Dr. Johnny Fever (Howard Hessman). Absolutely top notch!

 

 

NewsRadio

Bill McNeal (Phil Hartman). Phil’s death was a real blow. His character was so much fun.

 

 

3^rd Rock From the Sun

Mrs. Dubcek (Elmarie Wendel). Best landlady EVER!

 

 

Just Shoot Me!

Nina Van Horn (Wendie Malick). Loved her stories about her friend Binnie.

 

 

Scrubs

Janitor (Neil Flynn). He was the REAL heart at Sacred Heart Hospital.

 

 

My Name is Earl

Patty the Daytime Hooker (Dale Dickey). Her outfits alone! Mini skirt and fishnet stockings! “It take a special kind of woman to go hookin’ in the daytime!”

 

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I’m sure there are shows and characters that others will think should be listed here as well. What were YOUR favorites?