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Howard Hesseman, enshrined in pop culture history for his role as radio disc jockey Dr. Johnny Fever on CBS sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati," has died at 81.
The actor scored two Emmy nominations as best supporting actor for his role on the show, which ran from 1978 to 1982. He also played Ann Romano's husband, Sam, on "One Day at a Time" and went on to star in "Head of the Class" as teacher Charlie Moore in the '80s.
His manager Robbie Kass confirmed Sunday to The Associated Press that Hesseman died on Saturday in Los Angeles from complications of colon surgery.
Howard Hesseman, Dr. Johnny Fever on 'WKRP in Cincinnati,' dies at 81
The actor scored two Emmy nominations as best supporting actor for his role on the show, which ran from 1978 to 1982. He also played Ann Romano's husband, Sam, on "One Day at a Time" and went on to star in "Head of the Class" as teacher Charlie Moore in the '80s.
His manager Robbie Kass confirmed Sunday to The Associated Press that Hesseman died on Saturday in Los Angeles from complications of colon surgery.
Howard Hesseman, Dr. Johnny Fever on 'WKRP in Cincinnati,' dies at 81
