I'm 48 and I used to watch Marvin on Alice from when I was 9 in '77 (when I first tuend in that summer to the 1st season re-runs) until lthe show's end in March 1985. Marvin's humorous style as Henry, always made me laugh , a lot. It's a sad coincidence that he and fellow cast mate Beth Howland leave us only 8 months (to the week) apart. Having only heard about Beth last week, it makes me feel even sadder.
In an unusual coincidence.....I've been watching the CBS series "Becker" (1998-2004) with Ted Danson on DVD and Henry appears in a total of 4 shows as Dr. Becker's patient "Mr. Gordon".. Tonight, I'm finishing the series' final season and the '04 episode "DNR" was not just Henry's last appearance on the show, but his very last in a sitcom overall. I'll watch that one as tribute to his simple but very funny humor.
In case some may not know, the show's 40th anniversary is this August 31st on Wednesday.
RIP Marvin and we thank you.
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happipuppi13
8 years ago
Here's a great line from Marvin. from
season 5 / ep. 1 of "Alice" "Mel and the Green Machine".
(After Mel tears up his order/bill and tells Henry the meal is 'on the house')
Henry : "Mel gave me a freebie?!" "I could be on "That's Incredible."
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The More Your Life's Enhanced.👫 Happipuppi13
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tmontyb
8 years ago
My favorite was when Henry ripped Mel's pay phone off the wall.
He reassured patrons "It's okay. I work for the phone company!"
Ha ha!
I don't remember who it was, but someone asked Henry how was his BLT and he said it tasted more bacon, lard and tuna.
"when they go low, we go high" - Michelle Obama
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tmontyb
8 years ago
baloney, not bacon.
Ha ha, you're right! Thanks for the correction!
"when they go low, we go high" - Michelle Obama
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