Harry Anderson was found dead this morning in his Ashville, NC house today at the much too young age of 65 according to Citizen-Times.
Anderson is known for playing the lovable and wacky Judge Harry Stone on Night Court from 1984-1992. A role that made the comedian/magician a household name and loved by many. When that show ended, he was back on TV the following season on a show called Dave’s World based on Miami Herald report Dave Barry. That sitcom ended in 1997.
In between those two comedies, he continued to appear on Cheers and starred in the 1990 TV miniseries It based on Stephen King’s book.
After Dave’s World ended, he did a few more TV appearances before moving to New Orleans. When Katrina wreaked havoc on that city, he moved to Ashville, NC. According to the Citizen-Times, he was still doing about 2 dozen comedy shows every year including two this past weekend.
Anderson was on my favorite actors when I was growing up because his geeky boyish charm just made him seem so cute and available.
Today, as he is reunited with his old friend Mel Torme, let’s all say “$50 and time served,” as we watch him make us laugh on Night Court. The much-loved show airs on LAFF several times throughout the day.
