Robert Hegyes (Juan Luis Pedro Philippo DeHuevos Epstein) has passed.
No more excuses from "Epstein's Mom)
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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.
