Tom Poston, RIP

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Greg Stockzwiski Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 09:18 PM EST

I loved watching Tom Poston during his time on television.
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jay-w Mon, Jan 21, 2008 at 11:28 AM EST

By coincidence, Suzanne's death brought mentions of Tom Poston and I realised I had seen him 24 hours earlier in the Zack and Cody episode (watching with a young pal in the UK)). I didn't know who he was, but thought at the time that it was a brilliantly judged comic performance. Small world.

Jakeem Thu, Jun 7, 2007 at 11:43 AM EST

Oops! I forgot that Bill Dana of Jose Jimenez fame is still alive!

Rebekah Fri, May 4, 2007 at 09:30 AM EST

When I hear "That's the Way I Like It" by KC & the Sunshine Band I think of Tom Poston. He did the most hilarious scene with it on Newhart. I will miss you Tom.

RayT Thu, May 3, 2007 at 02:44 PM EST

Being born in the '80s, I'll always remember Tom as Mr. Looney ("Pronounced "Loonay," it's French!"), the disgruntled janitor on Family Matters. So funny!

Mark Thu, May 3, 2007 at 08:00 AM EST

Cheers to the late Tom Poston for a long, entertaining career. Jeers to Pop Watch for doubting the all-knowing readership of EW.

Jakeem Thu, May 3, 2007 at 03:29 AM EST

I believe he was the last of Steve Allen's regular "Man on the Street" characters since Louis Nye and Don Knotts preceded him in death. I miss them all!

sam Wed, May 2, 2007 at 07:26 PM EST

He was always funny--I can still hear his distinctive voice. We will miss you, Tom, rest in peace. My sympathy to Suzanne--she has had a tough couple of years and I am thinking of her.

sananto Wed, May 2, 2007 at 06:28 PM EST

will miss him. I remember seeing him all over TV during my teen years

Cliff Wed, May 2, 2007 at 06:11 PM EST

When I read of Poston's passing, the first thing that sprang to mind was his dream sequence on "Newhart." Thanks very much for linking to it. I think it's the perfect showcase of Poston's quiet charm and whimsy.

Dougie Wed, May 2, 2007 at 04:56 PM EST

I met Tom Poston following a "Murphy Brown" taping where he was the hilarious guest star, contributing many great ad-libs, which they would reshoot and keep. (They HAD to reshoot, because his ad-libs would break up Candice Bergan.) I gushed my lifelong adoration of his comic genious at him shamelessly until he said, "Stop. You'll turn my pretty head."

In the audience, before the taping, when I found out he was going to be on it, I was spouting off to my friends about what a genius Poston was, and this girl sitting in front of me turned around and said, "You really like Tom Poston?" I said, "Of Course. He's been brilliant on everything he's ever been in for decades." She said, "I'm his daughter."

He was so great. The best: solid, reliable, and endlessly creative.

Tim Wed, May 2, 2007 at 03:50 PM EST

Has it been 17 years since Newhart went off the air? Their series finale is still the best. No show has came close to topping it.

Goodnight, Tom. Rest in peace.

Howard Wed, May 2, 2007 at 03:11 PM EST

One of the great supporting actors of all time. I can't remember him ever missing the mark, and he was able to be funny doing almost nothing at all. Great clip to demonstrate that also.

To Sally Wed, May 2, 2007 at 02:08 PM EST

Yes he was. They got married in 2001 I believe.

Sally Wed, May 2, 2007 at 01:55 PM EST

Wasn't he married to Suzan Pleshette? If yes why didn't you mention that?

Jenn67 Wed, May 2, 2007 at 01:08 PM EST

One of my favorite Poston characters was Art Hipke from "Coach." He was a dentist/jeweler/plumber/and so on. He was a friend of Luther's, who was hysterically played by Jerry Van Dyke. These two men together on screen were pure comic gold. I will miss Tom. My sympathies to his family.

MelinCali Wed, May 2, 2007 at 12:43 PM EST

"I don't know if younger viewers really know how essential a TV funnyman Tom Poston was."

I stopped reading at this line. Don't insult your pop watch readers!

ericalina Wed, May 2, 2007 at 12:12 PM EST

i was hoping you would post something about mr. poston's passing. he just had such a nice presence on the screen.

Chuck_A Wed, May 2, 2007 at 12:07 PM EST

Tom was a true champion of the subtle approach to comedy (as was his frequent co-star, Bob Newhart). I didn't realize that he'd wed Bob's co-star "wife", Suzanne Pleshette, after her husband had died 7 years ago.

RIP, Tom, and thanks for some wonderful memories. You'll be missed.

heybub1 Wed, May 2, 2007 at 11:58 AM EST

Even youngsters may know who Mr. Poston is. He was on a "Suite Life w/ Zack & Cody" episode where he lived in the woods & let the cub scouts come to his cabin and enjoy his Satellite TV and "taco night".

Stephanie Wed, May 2, 2007 at 11:52 AM EST

I was flipping channels last night and when I turned to FOX News my dad and I saw the report about Tom Poston. We were in shock. He was The ultimate silly sidekick. Mr. Poston will be missed by all.

mark in nyc Wed, May 2, 2007 at 11:44 AM EST

I would start laughing whenever Tom Poston was on screen...he had such a light touch and comedic presence, he truely made whatever he was a part of better...he will be missed.

Simon Wed, May 2, 2007 at 11:31 AM EST

Thanks for the clip. Tom Poston will be missed.