Just saw an obit for actor William Duell. He was one of those guys who’d turn up in a movie or a TV show, have a great scene or two, then disappear.
He was Johnny the Shoeshine Guy in “Police Squad!”, a 1982 ABC sitcom that was canceled after six episodes because, as critics pointed out, viewers actually had to pay attention.
It was a great bit. Enjoy.
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It was a hilarious show and Duell was one of the high points. Thanks for the look.
Duell is snappin’ rags for the angels now. RIP.
Thank God for videotape. And happy new year!
Thanks! What a great bit that was!
This story brings to mind a place I used to work in the early 1970′s it was a tobacco and sundry distributor in Bridgeport CT, I drove a delivery truck for them. We used to have a gentlemen who worked for Phillip Morris by the name of Johnny Roventini . He was the diminutive bellhop of the 1930′s radio shows whose trademark was the calling out of “Call for Phillip Morris!” Great guy and he had hundreds of stories about working on radio in the 30′s with Paulette Goddard, Jack Benny, and latter on in TV with Red Skelton and Jackie Gleason the guy knew everybody and every time we would see him he would start with did I ever tell you the story about Jack Dempsey or someone else he knew. It was a real treat to know someone like that and who could share such great stories!
Terry’s right. Great, great stuff. Thank you.
Rick B
A book could be made from your comment, which is priceless. Thanks. Wonderful stuff
Or a play where the characters come to life as Johnny tells the stories. I’ll leave the details up to your imagination and skills Mr.McCarthy!