coolhandgopher
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With Richard Lewis' passing and the recollection of all his highlights from Curb, it got me thinking of other characters who would pop up occasionally (sometimes rarely) and who would always elevate that episode of a beloved show to another level. I'll call it the Side Show Bob Award and as best I can, I'll limit it to one or two characters from a show, at most:
Curb: Lewis and Marty Funkhouser (Leon was a regular, central character for an entire season, thus disqualified from my very scientific methods of consideration)
Seinfeld: Lots of great, great occasional appearances (Uncle Leo, Tim Watley, Newman, Morty) but the crown belongs to Frank and Estelle Costanza.
Simpsons: Even more so than Seinfeld, the cast of characters was sublime, but besides my guy Bob, Disco Stu holds a special place in my heart.
Cheers: Any episode with Gary from Gary's Old Town Tavern was fire. Harry the Hat is a strong contender also.
Andy Griffith Show: Otis, Goober, Gomer--all great. But they're not the Fun Girls
Friends: No, not Janice. Frank Jr. Jr. by the brilliant and bizarre Giovanni Ribisi
Parks and Rec: Jean Ralphio
Bob Newhart Show: The therapy group, particularly Mr. Carlin
Curb: Lewis and Marty Funkhouser (Leon was a regular, central character for an entire season, thus disqualified from my very scientific methods of consideration)
Seinfeld: Lots of great, great occasional appearances (Uncle Leo, Tim Watley, Newman, Morty) but the crown belongs to Frank and Estelle Costanza.
Simpsons: Even more so than Seinfeld, the cast of characters was sublime, but besides my guy Bob, Disco Stu holds a special place in my heart.
Cheers: Any episode with Gary from Gary's Old Town Tavern was fire. Harry the Hat is a strong contender also.
Andy Griffith Show: Otis, Goober, Gomer--all great. But they're not the Fun Girls
Friends: No, not Janice. Frank Jr. Jr. by the brilliant and bizarre Giovanni Ribisi
Parks and Rec: Jean Ralphio
Bob Newhart Show: The therapy group, particularly Mr. Carlin