Terrific Ted Knight

Ted Knight easily could have been typecast as an incompetent buffoon, thanks to his masterful performance in seven seasons of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show."

Remembering Eli Wallach

Veteran character actor Eli Wallach was beloved for his movie work, including roles in "The Magnificent Seven," "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly," "The Misfits" and dozens more.

Comedians Remember Patrice O'Neal

Comedian Patrice O'Neal, who died Nov. 29, 2011, at 41 of complications of a stroke, was often described as loud and fearless. A hulking, 6-foot-4 man weighing at least 300 pounds, O'Neal was a large presence onstage and off, intimidating audiences of strangers as well as those closest to him with his cutting remarks. But most do agree that O'Neal, love him or fear him, was a unique talent. Legacy.com remembers the funny man, known best for his stand-up performances, with quotes about him from his fellow comedians:

Mary Anderson (1909 - 2017), REI co-founder

Mary Anderson, an outdoors enthusiast who co-founded the sporting goods and camping equipment company REI, died Monday, March 27, 2017, according to REI. She was 107.

Chuck Loeb (1955–2017), jazz guitarist

Jazz guitarist played with Stan Getz, Steps Ahead, and Fourplay…

Joe Tiller (1942 – 2017), football coach brought exciting offense to Purdue

Joe Tiller, the winningest football coach in Purdue history, died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, of natural causes at his home in Buffalo, Wyo., according to The Associated Press. He was 74.

Richard Goodwin (1931–2018), White House speechwriter

Writer of LBJ’s historic “we shall overcome" speech.

Thad Cochran (1937–2019), longtime US senator from Mississippi

Called “The Quiet Persuader” for his low profile consensus building in the Senate.

Chuy Bravo (1956–2019), “Chelsea Lately” sidekick

Chuy Bravo was an actor best known as Chelsea Handler’s sidekick on the talk show “Chelsea Lately” from 2007 to 2014.

Aimee Stephens (1960–2020) transgender activist in current Supreme Court case

Aimee Stephens was a transgender woman whose job discrimination case went to the Supreme Court in 2020.

Bent Fabric (1924–2020), Grammy-winning composer of “Alley Cat”

Bent Fabric was a Danish pianist best known for his 1962 hit single, “Alley Cat.”

Don Maddox (1922–2021), country music pioneer with the Maddox Brothers & Rose

Don Maddox was a fiddle player in the pioneering country band the Maddox Brothers & Rose.

Charles E. McGee (1919–2022), Tuskegee Airman who flew in three wars

Charles E. McGee was a Tuskegee Airman who flew combat missions in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.

Aaron Carter (1987–2022), “Aaron’s Party” pop star

Aaron Carter was a pop star known for songs including “Aaron’s Party,” “That’s How I Beat Shaq.”

Lupe Serrano (1930–2023), ballerina who danced with Nureyev

Lupe Serrano was a prima ballerina with the renowned American Ballet Theatre.

Bobby Osborne (1931–2023), mandolinist with the Osborne Brothers 

Bobby Osborne was a singer and mandolinist with the bluegrass duo the Osborne Brothers, known for their hit song “Rocky Top.”