Tom Poston - Archive Interview Part 1 of 4 - OOS

In his 4-part oral history interview, actor Tom Poston talks about his first television appearances, including his stint as a regular on the early soap opera, Hawkins Falls, Population 6200, which originated in Chicago. He chronicles his work on a local New York daytime show, which led to appearances on The Steve Allen Show where he memorably appeared in the "Man on the Street" sketches with Don Knotts and Louis Nye. He discusses his work with colleague Bob Newhart -- including his recurring role on The Bob Newhart Show, and his regular role as handyman "George Utley" on Newhart. Other topics include his original consideration for the lead of Get Smart (before the project changed networks nullifying his contract), his regular role on Mork & Mindy, and his relationship and marriage to actress Suzanne Pleshette. To access all segments of this interview go to http://emmytvlegends.org

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[Liche Christ]

I can't believe how sardonic and whimsical he was in in answers (his dad was a 'chemist' during prohibition), LOL!/

[jguerns]

I worked with Tom on a movie. I was proud to call him friend!

[Ronald Vaughan]

Did TP do a commercial for Baskind-Robbins around 1987? I had an audiocassette recorded off radio and it sounds like him.....

[Al Wood]

So funny. He went to kill Hitler .... he had it coming !!! LOL AL Wood

[rezmaxrekordz]

I am 27 and only remember him from sitcoms of the 80's and 90's. He was awesome. I know his sister Rosalie in Seabrook MD. She got him to sign a picture for me about 10 years ago and he passed away a couple years after that. He was on Family matters and Boy Meets World and Home Improvement. I'll miss him.

[SSArcher11]

"I killed Hitler." Very good. He was a pilot who dropped paratroopers on D-Day and served all over. Thank you, Tom.

[floralparkkid]

Tom Poston was one of the greats in Television. He's giving hilarious answers and this interviewer doesn't pick up on it.

[mcquakkers]

The way he looks at the camera when he says that is too priceless.

[nergvol]

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