Saved by the Bell

Hiram Kasten (1952–2024), comedian and Seinfeld actor

Hiram Kasten was a stand-up comedian and actor who had roles in “Seinfeld,” “7th Heaven,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” and other TV shows.

Linda Lawson (1936–2022), star of “Night Tide”

Linda Lawson was an actress and singer known for TV shows and movies including “Night Tide.”

Frank Bonner (1942–2021), “WKRP in Cincinnati” star

Frank Bonner was an actor best known for starring as sales manager Herb Tarlek in the hit 1970s and ‘80s sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati.”

Dustin Diamond (1977–2021), starred as Screech in “Saved by the Bell”

Dustin Diamond was an actor best known for starring as Samuel Screech Powers in Saved by the Bell and its spin-offs.

Sam Bobrick (1932–2019), creator of “Saved by the Bell”

Sam Bobrick was a writer best known for creating the popular sitcom “Saved by the Bell.” The hit show, set in a California high school, began its life as something completely different: Bobrick originally created it as “Good Morning, Miss Bliss,” a story about a junior high school teacher and the students she helped. It fizzled after a season and was retooled into “Saved by the Bell,” retaining a few main characters and becoming a success in a new setting. Bobrick was also a staff writer for “The Andy Griffith Show” and wrote for a number of other classic TV shows, including “Captain Kangaroo,” “Bewitched,” and “The Flintstones.” He was Emmy-nominated for his writing on “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour,” and he won three Writers Guild of America awards for his television writing.

Brian Turk (1970–2019), “Carnivale” actor

Played Gabriel on “Carnivale” and appeared on “Beverly Hills, 90210.”