Martin Mull, actor, comedian and entertainment personality, has passed.
I have no idea where I first saw Mull. In the 1980's, he was just around, popping up on television or in movies. It's possible it was Mr. Mom or Clue. I do remember before I left high school, I knew enough that if he popped up in something, I would say "oh, hey! Martin Mull!" and that was reason enough to give the show or movie a chance I otherwise wouldn't.
At some point, TV Land was playing re-runs of his 1970's faux talk show Fernwood Tonight, which co-starred Fred Willard. The show was *nuts* and I'm surprised it's not more of a staple for comedy aficionados.
He also appeared on Roseanne, did a ton of voice work for animation, and appeared on both Wonder Woman and Lois & Clark.
He was so much a fixture, it's possible folks took him a bit for granted. But he brought the world Gene Parmesan on Arrested Development, and that role alone should place him in the hall of legends.
We'll miss you, sir.