On Screen

The Greeneville Sun, Greeneville, TN December 25 - 31, 2021 — 23 was a great, glib, thoughtful guest. Clarence Williams III: Great social relevance was displayed by this actor as one-third of "The Mod Squad." Johnny Crawford: As long as viewers love stories of fathers and sons, this actor-singer will stay beloved as the offspring of "The Rifleman." Tanya Roberts: Later of "That '70s Show," this actress has a place in TV history as the last of the original "Charlie's Angels." Markie Post: After her run on "Night Court," this actress remained in-demand by such series as "Chicago P.D." Michael K. Williams: This actor's dramatic gifts greatly en - By Jay Bobbin While each year hopefully has joys, it inevitably has losses, too ... and the world of television is not immune. Here's a remem - brance of many familiar home- screen faces who left us during the past 12 months. Ed Asner: One of TV's most esteemed stars transferred his most famous character from the comedy of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" to the drama of "Lou Grant." Gavin MacLeod: Another "Mary Tyler Moore Show" alum found his second major TV call - ing as the captain of "The Love Boat." Cloris Leachman: The "Mary Tyler Moore Show" ensemble also included this Oscar winner, who got her own spinoff with "Phyllis." George Segal: A top romantic- comedy leading man in 1970s movies, Segal was welcomed into "The Goldbergs" as Pops. Cicely Tyson: "The Autobi - ography of Miss Jane Pittman" ensured that this much-lauded actress always would be TV royalty. Jessica Walter: The Emmy win - ner for "Amy Prentiss" continued her long career up to "Arrested Development" and "Archer." Yaphet Kotto: This intense ac - tor's resume notably included the police drama "Homicide: Life on the Street." Christopher Plummer: TV ventures such as "The Mon - eychangers" stood out among this Oscar winner's credits. Larry King: No one else had, or ever will have, this interview- er's unique approach. Roger Mudd: This newsman's gravitas always was evident, whichever outlet he worked for at any given time. Willard Scott: The "Today" forecaster's antics drew him scores of devoted fans. Norm Macdonald: This come - dian's relationship with "Satur- day Night Live" was as unique as his approach to humor. Charles Grodin: This comedy actor turned talk-show host also CroSSWord Solution Puzzle on Page 17 Sudoku Solution Puzzle on Page 25 filled by client hanced "The Wire" and "Board- walk Empire." James Michael Tyler: Central Perk wouldn't have been the same for the "Friends" without manager Gunther. Dustin Diamond: For much of the show's history, Screech was pivotal to "Saved by the Bell." Peter Scolari: Forever remem - bered as one of the "Bosom Buddies," this actor also lent his talents to "Newhart." Willie Garson: Carrie absolute- ly needed her confidant Stanford on "Sex and the City" (and now on "And Just Like That ... "). Alan Kalter: David Letterman's "Late Show" announcer often took a very active role in the program's humor. Editor's Pick Gone but Not Forgotten 2021: Farewell to many TV favorites Recently deceased television personalities gone but not forgotten as 2021 ends include Ed Asner (left), Cloris Leachman and Gavin Ma- cLeod. C H T E K O B D C L S P N E V U S R I W K O C E G Y Q G M L A V N L C D X J L H I U R G H S E Y G E U E R L Z E D A E C M D J W C S K A H X F V F O A S U I I K T P B R A I J F R R C L V L O I C M L N Q U K G W I L T L V N K Y Y P W I J E S S I C A O R S U R Z E I A I W N L G R E F H S C L V R M S C O E M D U W A L S H Z A E W R C W A O V I R C S O R D S I L L S M W C T L G E V F V S K E N S D U L H E L A R R Y O N E V A H E M K S L E U C E L R A Bingo Solution Puzzle on Page 29 SearCh Solution Puzzle on Page 9

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