Entertainment & Arts
Howard Hesseman, who played radio disc jockey Dr. Johnny Fever on the sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati” and the actor-turned-history teacher Charlie Moore on “Head of the Class,” has died.
Jan. 30, 2022
Television
A familiar face has popped up on the popular syndicated comedy series, “The New WKRP in Cincinnati.”
Nov. 15, 1992
Hesseman Graduates: The class on ABC’s “Head of the Class” can expect a new teacher.
June 14, 1990
Movies
Brooke Shields is playing a ruthless yuppie type in “Diamond Trap” (with Howard Hesseman), and she says hopes it will be a turning point for her.
Sept. 19, 1988
Neil Simon’s one-liners have never been more appropriate than in “Laughter on the 23rd Floor.”
May 5, 1995
He’s about 20 years older than the character is described in the script, his humor in the past has tended toward sardonic deadpan rather than grandiose gesticulation and he had never even seen a Neil Simon play before.
May 23, 1995
Nothing like a bit of frontal nudity to enliven the conversation during a play’s intermission.
Oct. 14, 1996
Like the students they portray, the young actors of “Head of the Class” have something to celebrate this month: They’ve been promoted.
June 21, 1987
Get ready for the battle of the zits at 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
Sept. 17, 1986
Not since “The Heretic” tried to follow up “The Exorcist” has there been so dismal a sequel as “Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment” (Citywide).
April 1, 1985