Howard Hesseman Dies: ‘WKRP In Cincinnati’ DJ Dr. Johnny Fever Was 81
deadline.comHoward Hesseman, part of the ensemble that made WKRP in Cincinnati a television staple, died Saturday at Cedar Sinai hospital in Los Angeles from compilations following colon surgery.In addition to WKRP in Cincinnati, Hesseman played Captain Pete Lassard in Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment, Sam Royer on One Day at a Time, and schoolteacher Charlie Moore on Head of the Class. “He was a groundbreaking talent & life long friend and long time client, whose kindness and generosity was equaled by his influence and admiration to generations of actors and improvisational comedy throughout the world,” said his manager, Robbie Kass, who confirmed the death. “He will be sorely missed and always treasured.”(MORE)New and returning series on broadcast, cable and streamingSeries that made it or didn’t make it in 2020-21Broadcast networks’ fall lineups and schedules
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