Bill Daily (second interview)
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Bill Daily, known for his enduring roles in classic television, reflects on his career. He shares insights into his early days in entertainment and the longevity of his characters. Daily also touches on other shows he worked on throughout his extensive career.
Bill Daily (second interview)
About Bill Daily (second interview)
Bill Daily was an American actor and comedian who became a familiar face in classic television through two iconic sitcom roles. He portrayed Major Roger Healey on I Dream of Jeannie from 1965 to 1970 and Howard Borden on The Bob Newhart Show from 1972 to 1978. Daily also appeared as a panelist on Match Game in the 1970s and played Dr. Larry Dykstra on ALF from 1987 to 1989.
In this interview
- Recalls being hired as a musician because he could read music.
- Mentions performing a typewriter number that Jerry Lewis later did.
- Reflects on Steve Allen discovering him early in his career.
- Discusses the enduring popularity of his two iconic characters on TV Land.
“I've got a lot actually better shows in that you know but I did a show call inside out with parafrost”— Bill Daily (second interview), in this interview
Since this interview
Bill Daily passed away on September 4, 2018 at age 91 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
