Tom Poston

Thomas Gordon "Tom" Poston (October 17, 1921 – April 30, 2007) was an American television and film actor. He starred on television in a career that began in 1950. He appeared as a comic actor, game show panelist, comedy/variety show host, film actor, television actor, and Broadway performer. According to USA Today Life editor Dennis Moore, Poston appeared in more sitcoms than any other actor.

In the 60s, Tom tried out for the role of Maxwell Smart in Get Smart, which ultimately went to Don Adams.

In the 1980s, he played George Utley, opposite Bob Newhart's character on Newhart.

In the last six years of his life, Tom was married to The Bob Newhart Show star Suzanne Pleshette.