Part of me says, ‘Is that all there is? A television series?’ Obviously not. I could go on stage or scratch my way into the movies, but how many movies are made that you want to be a part of? And how many want you? There is a certain kind of ‘for-rent’ sign on my forehead. I’m an actor and I like to work.

Howard Hesseman

Howard Hesseman (February 27, 1940 – January 29, 2022) was an American actor known for his television roles as malcontent disc jockey "Dr. Johnny Fever" on WKRP in Cincinnati, and the lead role of history teacher Charlie Moore on Head of the Class. He appeared regularly on television and in film from the 1970s to 2010s, with other noteworthy roles including Sam Royer (the husband of lead character Ann Romano) in the last two seasons of One Day at a Time, and a supporting role as Captain Pete Lassard in the film Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment.

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