Frank Bonner, who played Herb Tarlek on the TV sitcom 'WKRP in Cincinnati,' dies at age 79

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'WKRP in Cincinnati' actor Frank Bonner dies at age 79, daughter says

The actor Frank Bonner, best known for his role as an overconfident sales manager in the TV sitcom"WKRP in Cincinnati," died Wednesday in California, his daughter Desiree Boers-Kort told CNN. He was 79 years old.

Bonner's first credited role was in the cult film"Equinox," in which he was credited by his birth name, Frank Boers, Jr., according to the Internet Movie Database.But he achieved his greatest fame in 1978 for his role as the overconfident sales manager Herb Tarlek on WKRP. The show ran from 1978 until 1982. At the fictional radio station, Tarlek was a sleazy-but-likeable salesman, known for his cocky demeanor and jocular relationship with his boss.

 

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RIP Herb. ❤️❤️

Good actor! Loved him in WKRP. Condolences to his family and friends. 🙏

Rest in Peace Herb!!!

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I loved the episode where Bert Parks played Herb’s father. It was hilarious but it also showed how good of an actor Bonner was.

RIP Herb. May the powder blue leisure suit forever live with us😉

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One of my favorite shows when I was a kid and he was a great 'creep'. Rest in peace.

WKRP best Station ever!!! Loved it! RIP ❤

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Rest in Eternal Peace 😇

Sorry. 😞

morgfair Herb was the kind of character that you loved to hate. Now, that being said, and just a few years to look back...he was an incredible character actor who was able to play the perfect foil. You will be dearly missed...RIP Frank Bonner.

As sure as I thought turkey’s could fly, I loved Herb RIP

My favourite episode was when the crew from “Real Families followed Herb and his family around.

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RIP 🙏

As God my witness, I thought turkeys could fly.

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Sorry to hear this … 😢

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Aw, man...

Best dressed salesman in Cincinnati. 😞 Thanks for the laughs.

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