Robert Hegyes (Juan Luis Pedro Philippo DeHuevos Epstein) has passed.
No more excuses from "Epstein's Mom)
Friday, January 27, 2012 by DrJBHL | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Well, this is for the older crowd who remember Epstein from "Welcome Back Kotter" - the show that was responsible for much good natured laughter and launching John Travolta's career.
"Hegyes also appeared on numerous TV shows, including "The Love Boat," "Chico and the Man" and "NewsRadio," and movies including "Bob Roberts" and "Honeymoon Hotel." He also starred in an award-winning Volkswagen Passat commercial dubbed "The Chase." (ext. link)
Goodbye, Epstein... and RIP.
No More Mister Nice Guy [1.06]
- Kotter: Can anybody tell me who settled New Jersey?
- Horshack: Ooh! Ooh ooh! Is New Jersey settled?
- Kotter: Arnold, New Jersey's been settled for more than 250 years.
- Epstein: Ha! You never been to Newark on a Saturday night!
- Woodman: Now today, we will discuss the Revolutionary War. Now, who can tell me where that war started? Mr. Washington?
- Freddie: Right. [whispers to Kotter] What's the answer?
- Kotter: [whispering] Lexington and--
- Freddie: Right. [stands up, clears throat] Lexington Avenue. Probably near 129th Street, by that barbecue, man. It's a tough neighborhood. A lot of wars went on over there.
Reply #2 Friday, January 27, 2012 10:33 AM
So long, Epstein. RIP
@Doc: I think the show was called "Welcome Back, Kotter"
Reply #3 Friday, January 27, 2012 6:40 PM
Correct.. and was actually a US remake of a Brit show Named 'Please Sir'. All the characters are the same, just different names for US audiences to identify with.
Anyhow, RIP Robert Hegyes.... better than Travolta and should have gone further.
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Reply #1 Friday, January 27, 2012 8:29 AM
R.I.P. Epstein