He was 77. To a generation of TV and film fans, Alex Karras will forever be the loving adoptive dad on the 1980s sitcom "Webster" or the big guy who punched a horse in 1974's "Blazing Saddles." Based on a reported event surrounding comedian Sid Caesar, Alex Karras coldcocked a horse upon his arrival in the 1974 film "Blazing Saddles." Find the exact moment in a TV show, movie, or music video you want to share. Family Guy (1999) - S04E21 Comedy clip with quote Is it Alex Karras in Webster? Alex Karras, the former Detroit Lion defensive tackle turned actor in the ABC sitcom "Webster," died on Wednesday in his Los Angeles home. By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt. He starred as George Papadopolis, the adoptive father of Webster Long (Emmanuel Lewis), in the ABC sitcom Webster (1983–1989) alongside his wife Susan Clark. 0:00. Text us for exclusive photos and videos, royal news, and way more. ", Alex Karras and Emmanuel Lewis in "Webster. Alex Karras, Actor: Blazing Saddles. Getty Images "I'm thinking about him every minute," Kramer wrote. He had a gaggle of big-bosomed stewardesses and very loud, small Greeks and Italians who trailed him like ducklings. Jerry Seinfeld was employed as a Staff Writer for exactly one week. Yarn is the best search for video clips by quote. Alex Karras in Webster (1983) The image could not be loaded. Alex Karras: Webster STAR DEAD at 77 – CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED. Alex Karras was born on July 15, 1935 in Gary, Indiana, USA as Alexander George Karras. Alex Karras, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Barbara McNair, Richard Dawson, and Joyce Bulifant ET] Alex Karras, the former Detroit Lions defensive tackle turned actor in the ABC sitcom "Webster," died Wednesday in his Los Angeles home following a battle with kidney disease, heart disease, dementia and stomach cancer, according to a family spokesman. Sadly, “Mongo” of Blazing Saddles fame is no longer “only pawn in game of life. Report This. Yes, Webster essentially "crashed" a sitcom starring Karras and Clark and the result was Webster! By Natalie Finn Oct 10, 2012 11:29 PM Tags. October 10, 2012, 2:52 PM • 3 min read. He is very moral, and his confidence is astounding to someone like me, who sometimes has lots and then none.”. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. He was an actor and producer, known for Blazing Saddles (1974), Victor Victoria (1982) and Porky's (1981). FILE - This 1971 file photo shows Detroit Lions' Alex Karras. Getty Images "I'm thinking about him every minute," Kramer wrote. ", Karras also appeared on the big screen. Susan Clark (born Nora Golding; March 8, 1943) is a Canadian actress, known for her movie roles such as Coogan's Bluff and Colossus: The Forbin Project, and for her role as Katherine Papadopolis on the American television sitcom Webster, on which she appeared with her husband, Alex Karras. Karras, a Gary, Indiana native, was an All-American at the University of Iowa before becoming a … 0:00. Detroit Lions great and Webster TV star Alex Karras on his deathbed with kidney failure Karras, 77, had been suffering from dementia and was suing NFL over treatment of head injuries Following retirement from football, Karras became an actor and starred in 1974 comedy Blazing Saddles Karras, who was suffering from kidney failure, died at home in Los Angeles surrounded by family members, including his wife, Susan Clark, the Canadian actress who also played his fictional wife on Webster, said Karras’s attorney, Craig Mitnick, Lions president Tom Lewand released the following statement upon learning of Karras’s deteriorating health: “The entire Detroit Lions family is deeply saddened to learn of the news regarding the condition of one of our all-time greats, Alex Karras. Ex-football star Alex Karras (the dad from "Webster") has dementia To a generation of TV and film fans, Alex Karras will forever be the loving adoptive dad on the 1980s sitcom â Websterâ or the big guy who punched a horse in 1974â s â Blazing Saddles.â Before his acting days, he was a football star, a three-time All-Pro defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions in the 1960s. Susan Clark (born Nora Golding; March 8, 1943) is a Canadian actress, known for her movie roles such as Coogan's Bluff and Colossus: The Forbin Project, and for her role as Katherine Papadopolis on the American television sitcom Webster, on which she appeared with her husband, Alex Karras. He was an actor and producer, known for Blazing Saddles (1974), Victor Victoria (1982) and Porky's (1981). According to AP: Alex Karras was one of the NFL’s most feared defensive tackles throughout the 1960s, a player who hounded quarterbacks … Yes, Webster essentially "crashed" a sitcom starring Karras and Clark and the result was Webster! In 1985, he was nominated for the same award, but it went to Billy Jayne of It's Not Easy. When newlyweds George Papadapolis (Alex Karras) and Katherine Calder-Young Papadapolis (Susan Clark) return home from their whirlwind wedding, they discover they're the legal guardians of seven-year-old Webster; the only child of George's recently deceased best friend. Alex Karras, right, was one of the stars of the 1980s sitcom "Webster" with his wife Susan Clark and Emmanuel Lewis. Alex Karras, the former Detroit Lion defensive tackle turned actor in the ABC sitcom "Webster," died on Wednesday in his Los Angeles home. Report This. In the pages of The Sporting News, Alex Karras was once described as “Jackie Gleason wearing cleated shoes.”. The change of the title to "Webster" caused a major rift between Alex Karras, his wife Susan Clark, and ABC. Alexander George Karras (July 15, 1935 – October 10, 2012) was an American football player, professional wrestler, sportscaster, and actor. Webster star Alex Karras, who began his career as a football hero for the Detroit Lions, has died, the Associated Press reports. MiddleFingerMom: Oct 2012 #4. tablet 'Webster' and NFL star Alex Karras dies at 77. The operative word is "tabloid". October 10, 2012, 3:17 PM. Peter is a contestant on Wheel of Fortune, advances to the bonus round, and wins, despite choosing Z, 4, three Qs, and the Batman symbol for his consonants and vowel, and taking a self-described "shot in the dark" with his answer, "Alex Karras in Webster", managing to get the correct answer on his first try, to Pat's absolute shock (whom Peter believes is Regis Philbin). Plot. Former defensive lineman Karras played, Alex Karras as Mongo in 1974's "Blazing Saddles. Report This. The change of the title to "Webster" caused a major rift between Alex Karras, his wife Susan Clark, and ABC. Ex-football star Alex Karras (the dad from "Webster") has dementia To a generation of TV and film fans, Alex Karras will forever be the loving adoptive dad on the 1980s sitcom â Websterâ or the big guy who punched a horse in 1974â s â Blazing Saddles.â Before his acting days, he was a football star, a three-time All-Pro defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions in the 1960s. He is taken in by his godfather, retired football star George Papadopolis (Alex Karras), with whom Travis had played professional football in the 1970s, and his wife Katherine (Susan Clark), an upper crustsocialite with zero housekeeping skills. Read full article. ", 'Blazing Saddles' among funniest movies ever, YouTube video: Watch Mongo punch out a horse. Easily move forward or backward to get to the perfect clip. The Detroit Free Press and Detroit News reported Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, that the former … Detroit Lions Standout and 'Webster' Star Has Died. https://www.fox6now.com/news/webster-star-alex-karras-dead-at-77-family-says He's perhaps best known as Mongo, who punched out a horse, in the 1974 comedy classic "Blazing Saddles." [Updated at 11:32 a.m. Before his acting days, he was a football star, a three-time All-Pro defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions in the 1960s. He also worked occasionally as a professional wrestler in the ’50s and ’60s. Webster: Season One Emmanuel Lewis stars as the innocent and adorable Webster Long. When newlyweds George Papadapolis (Alex Karras) and Katherine Calder-Young Papadapolis (Susan Clark) return home from their whirlwind wedding, they discover they're the legal guardians of seven-year-old Webster; the only child of George's recently deceased best friend. Do you remember Alex Karras' TV and movie roles? 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