USA bid's adieu

For seven seasons our lovable obsessive compulsive Monk has been going to Dr. Charles Kroger, portrayed by Stanley Kamel. It's sad to report that April 8, 2008, Stanley Kamel passed away from a heart attack.

Stanley had his recurring role on Monk, but he was not new to television. This incredible actor had a very long and impressive list of credits to his name. Take a peek at his career:

The Urn (2008) .... Joseph
"Monk" .... Dr. Charles Kroger (42 episodes, 2002-2008)
Jane Doe: How to Fire Your Boss (2007) (V) .... Dr. Jared Fox
Last Day (2006/II) .... Sorin
Inland Empire (2006) .... Koz Kakawski
"Reba" .... Mac (1 episode, 2005
Domino (2005) .... Anthony Cigliutti
"The West Wing" .... Stanley (1 episode, 2004)
"The D.A." .... Judge (1 episode, 2004)
"General Hospital" (1963) TV series .... Cody McCall (unknown episodes, 2003)
"The Guardian" .... James Fuller (1 episode, 2003)
"Mister Sterling" .... Arthur Peyton (5 episodes, 2003)
Judge Koan (2003) .... Judge Koan
"Six Feet Under" .... Death (1 episode, 2002)
"The Geena Davis Show" .... Carl (1 episode, 2001)
"Dark Angel" .... Edgar Sonrisa (1 episode, 2000)
An American Daughter (2000) (TV) .... Dr. Blumberg
"NYPD Blue" .... Noel Beller (1 episode, 2000)
"7th Heaven" .... Shana's Dad (1 episode, 1999)
Stonebrook (1999) .... Tali
Like Father, Like Santa (1998) (TV) .... Leland Jennings
"Martial Law" .... Malcolm Devrons (1 episode, 1998)A Fare to Remember (1998)
"C-16: FBI" (2 episodes, 1997)
"Total Security" .... Dr. Harold Bloodworth (1 episode)
Ravager (1997) .... Clean
"The Nanny" .... Condo Representative (1 episode, 1997)
"ER" .... Dr. 'Fin' Leosch (1 episode, 1997)
"Dark Skies" .... Dr. Ron Burnside (1 episode, 1996)
"Murder One" .... Dr. Graham Lester (8 episodes, 1995-1996)
"Beverly Hills, 90210" .... Tony Marchette (8 episodes, 1995)
"Melrose Place" .... Bruce Teller (13 episodes, 1994)
"Diagnosis Murder" .... Dr. Larry Wright / ... (2 episodes, 1993-1994)
Ray Alexander: A Taste for Justice (1994) (TV)
Dancing with Danger (1994) (TV)
Honor Thy Father and Mother: The True Story of the Menendez Murders (1994) (TV) .... Dr. Jerome Oziel
"MacGyver" .... Victor Kasanti (1 episode, 1991)
"Reasonable Doubts" .... John Callahan (1 episode, 1991)
"L.A. Law" .... Mark Gilliam (5 episodes, 1986-1991)
"The Golden Girls" .... Herb Shrewsberry (2 episodes, 1991)
"Father Dowling Mysteries" .... Leo Chaplin / ... (2 episodes, 1990-1991)
"Matlock" .... Clayton Ross / ... (2 episodes, 1987-1990)
"Valerie" .... Steven Eisenberg (1 episode, 1990)
"Murder, She Wrote" .... Frankie, the Bartender / ... (2 episodes, 1989-1990)
"Empty Nest" .... Monsieur Gerard (1 episode, 1990)
Bar Girls (1990) (TV) .... Judge
We'll Take Manhattan (1990) (TV) .... Director
Columbo: Agenda for Murder (1990) (TV) .... Tim Haines
"Beauty and the Beast" .... George Walker (2 episodes, 1989-1990)
Murder by Numbers (1990) .... George
"Mancuso, FBI" .... Stein (1 episode, 1989)
"Paradise" .... Mr. Sweet (1 episode, 1989)
"Cagney & Lacey" .... Mick Solomon / ... (7 episodes, 1983-1988)
"The Highwayman" .... Cisco (1 episode, 1988)
"Hunter" .... Brad Wilkes, FBI (4 episodes, 1987-1988)
"Star Trek: The Next Generation" .... Kosinski (1 episode, 1987)
"Mr. Belvedere" .... Lawrence Miller (2 episodes, 1986)
"Scarecrow and Mrs. King" .... Steven Sallee (1 episode, 1986))
"The Fall Guy" .... Carl Trenton (1 episode, 1985)
The Rape of Richard Beck (1985) (TV) .... Dr. Greenberg
"Hardcastle and McCormick" .... Zimmerman (1 episode, 1985)
"Hill Street Blues" .... Agent Ramsey (3 episodes, 1983-1985)
"Knight Rider" .... Sonny Martin (1 episode, 1984)
"Riptide" .... Colonel Davidson / ... (1 episode, 1984)
Old Friends (1984) (TV) .... Charlie
My Mother's Secret Life (1984) (TV) .... Larry Fenton
"Goodnight, Beantown" (1 episode, 1983)
"Three's Company" .... Clean Cut Man (1 episode, 1982)
"Barney Miller" .... Dr. Michael Packer / ... (2 episodes, 1979-1982)
Making Love (1982) .... Charlie
"Quincy M.E." .... Attorney Dave Bremmerhouse / ... (2 episodes, 1977-1981)
"Mork & Mindy" .... Charlie (1 episode, 1981)
"Lou Grant" .... Dr. Weyland / ... (2 episodes, 1979-1981)
"The Phoenix" .... Murray (1 episode, 1981)
The Gossip Columnist (1980) (TV) .... Phil
"Eight Is Enough" .... Bruce Taylor (1 episode, 1980)
"The Incredible Hulk" .... Gary (1 episode, 1979)
Captain America II: Death Too Soon (1979) (TV) .... Kramer
"240-Robert" .... Prisoner (1 episode, 1979)
"Charlie's Angels" .... Dinsmore (1 episode, 1978)
"Kojak" .... Bert Marino / ... (2 episodes, 1974-1977)
"McMillan & Wife" .... Sable (1 episode, 1975)
"Switch" .... Eddie Matlock (1 episode, 1975)
"Get Christie Love!" .... Marvin (1 episode, 1974) -
"Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law" .... Essex Taylor
"Emergency!" .... Harry Rivers (1 episode, 1973)
"Days of Our Lives" (1965) TV series .... Eric Peters #2 (unknown episodes, 1972-1976)
"The Sixth Sense" .... Killer (1 episode, 1972)
"The Rookies" .... Lou (1 episode, 1972)
"Mannix" .... John 'Gemini' Boling (1 episode, 1972)
Short Walk to Daylight (1972) (TV) .... Ernie Delion
"The Mod Squad" (2 episodes, 1971-1972)
Bacchanale (1970) (as Stanley Camel) .... The Lover
"Mission: Impossible" .... Male patient (1 episode, 1969)

Stanley Kamel was impressive. He will be missed!

Formortv sends our condolences to his family.

No he's not BUUUDDDD!

Today, I'm watching a PSYCH marathon on USA. I like that show it's very entertaining!

As you probably know PSYCH is about a guy who has photographic memory and recall. His dad always pegged him for a screw up and basically, he was right. However, Sean's uncanny abilities allowed him to help solve a crime with the local police department while pretending to be psychic. After solving the crime he figured out he could do this on a more permanent basis and make money at the same time. So under the auspices of a psychic detective agency Sean can use his ability and help solve crimes. Most importantly get paid to help. Sean runs this agency with his lifetime friend Gus.

One of the episodes today Sean told a room full of sorority women that Gus played BUD on The Cosby Show when he was a kid. The thing about this is he really does look like he could have been Kenny aka BUD from The Cosby Show.

Of course, I loved The Cosby Show, but carry a particular fondness for the characters Rudy and Kenny. So I immediately researched to make sure it wasn't the same actor. He isn't the same actor.



Gus is portrayed by Dule Hill who is a very charming actor in his own right. Dule Hill's career started with the part of Robert E. Lee in Good Old Boy: A Delta Boyhood, in 1988, and includes many show credits from All My Children, 10.5, The Guardian and Numbers. His most notable part would have to be Charlie on The West Wing.


So who did play Kenny aka BUD? That character was portrayed by Deon Richmond. Since The Cosby Show, Deon has been seen in a variety of movies including, Scream 3 and Not Another Teen Movie. Deon has also been keeping his TV credits running with a long stint on Sister Sister as Jordan and in the short lived show called Teachers.

While Dule Hill does resemble Deon Richmond they are two separate individuals. I'm glad I took this walk in to their lives. I found this journey interesting. It's always nice seeing where our childhood TV actors show up in the future. I'm pleased to report that BUUUDDDDD is doing well for himself!

So where is Rudy? Aw a post for another day!

TV Show Default

Do you have a TV show default? You know a show that you will always turn on when you can't figure out what else to watch. Generally, these shows fall in the category of your favorite re-run. Back in the day, I think most people defaulted to "I Love Lucy."

These days, my default is "Law & Order." Any L&O will do. I like the original and SUV the best. However, I've been known to watch Criminal Intent also. I will watch the marathons mini or full. Most importantly, if I just can't figure what else to put on the tube, I'll tune to TNT or USA and catch a episode of L&O.

What's your default show?