Frank Bonner (born February 28, 1942) is an American actor and television director best known for playing sales manager Herb Tarlek on the television sitcomWKRP in Cincinnati.
Life and career
Bonner was born Frank Woodrow Boers, Jr., in Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of Grace Marie (née Dobbins), a singer, and Frank Woodrow Boers, a saxophone player. Bonner started his acting career in the experimental 1967 indie film "The Equinox...a journey into the unknown" which was re-made into the 1970 cult classic Equinox (credited as Frank Boers, Jr.). He reprised Tarlek in the 1991 spinoff The New WKRP in Cincinnati, and in a 2004 rock video for Canadianindie rock band Rheostatics (for the song "The Tarleks", from their album 2067).
Bonner appeared as a guest star in one episode of the sitcom Night Court in the 1980s. From 1988-1990, Bonner played the role of "Father Hargis," headmaster of the fictional St. Augustine's Academy on the TV show Just the Ten of Us. (This show was a spin-off of Growing Pains). Bonner also directed several episodes of WKRP in Cincinnati as well as other TV sitcoms, including Who's the Boss?, Head of the Class, Evening Shade, Newhart and every episode of the NBC Saturday morning sitcom City Guys. Bonner also appeared in five episodes of Saved by the Bell: The New Class, and directed 4 episodes.
The Tragic Life and Sad Death of Frank Bonner, Remembering Frank Bonner
Frank Bonner is an American actor and director, with a career spanning nearly 40 years. Born Frank Woodrow Boers, Jr., to musician parents in Arkansas, he adopted the screen name “Frank Bonner.” He was known by his screen name for most of his career. Following high school, he worked with the ‘US Navy’ for 4 years, before moving to Los Angeles and beginning his acting career with stage plays. He received his first professional break with the play ‘The Only Bathtub in Cassis’ but his real break came with him being cast as the outrageous ‘Herb Tarlek’ in the 1978 TV series ‘WKRP in Cincinnati.’ He has numerous acting and directorial projects to his credit, including ‘Sidekicks,’ ‘Head of the Class,’ ‘Just the Ten of Us,’ and ‘City Guys.’ However, his portrayal of ‘Herb’ would remain his best-...
published: 12 Jul 2021
Remembering Frank Bonner from TV's "WKRP in Cincinnati" - Dead at 79, Rest In Peace!
Here are my memories of Frank Bonner, the actor who starred as Herb Tarlek on the classic TV show, "WKRP in Cincinnati". Frank passed away on June 16, 2021. He was 79 years old.
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published: 17 Jun 2021
A Fish Story Story, Story: WKRP Frank Bonner, Tim Reid, Hugh WIlson
The featurette "A "Fish Story" Story" first appeared in the Season One WKRP box set that was released in 2007. WIth Loni Anderson and Raoul Plager.
published: 21 Jun 2021
Frank Bonner: The Master at Work WKRP
Rest In Peace Frank Bonner. Here is a little sample of the Master at Work.
Herb Tarlek knew Sales, Women... and Clothes!
published: 17 Jun 2021
WKRP In Cincinnati Star Dead At 79
Watch the video to find out about the WKRP In Cincinnati star who died at 79.
#FrankBonner #RIP #ClassicTV
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published: 18 Jun 2021
Frank Bonner: Herb Tarlek WKRP In Cincinnati
Another Gem from Frank Bonner; rest in peace.
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published: 17 Jun 2021
WKRP - Frank Bonner
published: 19 Jun 2021
'Big Mac Jingle' Commercial : Mc Donalds 1976 W/ Frank Bonner and the rest!
Herb Tarlek could write better Jingles than this!
published: 03 Jul 2021
Toyota 1976 TV commercial with Frank Bonner
A 1976 television ad for Toyota starring Frank Bonner, two years before he was immortalized as WKRP sales manager Herb Tarlek.
published: 18 Mar 2012
A celebration | Dr. A Frank Bonner
A celebration of the accolades, achievements, and impact of Gardner-Webb University President Dr. A. Frank Bonner
Frank Bonner is an American actor and director, with a career spanning nearly 40 years. Born Frank Woodrow Boers, Jr., to musician parents in Arkansas, he adopt...
Frank Bonner is an American actor and director, with a career spanning nearly 40 years. Born Frank Woodrow Boers, Jr., to musician parents in Arkansas, he adopted the screen name “Frank Bonner.” He was known by his screen name for most of his career. Following high school, he worked with the ‘US Navy’ for 4 years, before moving to Los Angeles and beginning his acting career with stage plays. He received his first professional break with the play ‘The Only Bathtub in Cassis’ but his real break came with him being cast as the outrageous ‘Herb Tarlek’ in the 1978 TV series ‘WKRP in Cincinnati.’ He has numerous acting and directorial projects to his credit, including ‘Sidekicks,’ ‘Head of the Class,’ ‘Just the Ten of Us,’ and ‘City Guys.’ However, his portrayal of ‘Herb’ would remain his best-loved and best-known role for decades. Such was its popularity that it even inspired a song and music video by the Canadian band ‘Rheostatics.’
Frank Bonner is an American actor and director, with a career spanning nearly 40 years. Born Frank Woodrow Boers, Jr., to musician parents in Arkansas, he adopted the screen name “Frank Bonner.” He was known by his screen name for most of his career. Following high school, he worked with the ‘US Navy’ for 4 years, before moving to Los Angeles and beginning his acting career with stage plays. He received his first professional break with the play ‘The Only Bathtub in Cassis’ but his real break came with him being cast as the outrageous ‘Herb Tarlek’ in the 1978 TV series ‘WKRP in Cincinnati.’ He has numerous acting and directorial projects to his credit, including ‘Sidekicks,’ ‘Head of the Class,’ ‘Just the Ten of Us,’ and ‘City Guys.’ However, his portrayal of ‘Herb’ would remain his best-loved and best-known role for decades. Such was its popularity that it even inspired a song and music video by the Canadian band ‘Rheostatics.’
Here are my memories of Frank Bonner, the actor who starred as Herb Tarlek on the classic TV show, "WKRP in Cincinnati". Frank passed away on June 16, 2021. H...
Here are my memories of Frank Bonner, the actor who starred as Herb Tarlek on the classic TV show, "WKRP in Cincinnati". Frank passed away on June 16, 2021. He was 79 years old.
BE PART OF MY COMMUNITY!
FACEBOOK http://fb.me/dsremembers
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Product and service links listed are affiliate links which support this channel help me continue to create content.
#classictv #thegoodstuff #davesundstrom
Here are my memories of Frank Bonner, the actor who starred as Herb Tarlek on the classic TV show, "WKRP in Cincinnati". Frank passed away on June 16, 2021. He was 79 years old.
BE PART OF MY COMMUNITY!
FACEBOOK http://fb.me/dsremembers
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#classictv #thegoodstuff #davesundstrom
Watch the video to find out about the WKRP In Cincinnati star who died at 79.
#FrankBonner #RIP #ClassicTV
Read Full Article: https://www.nickiswift.com/44033...
Watch the video to find out about the WKRP In Cincinnati star who died at 79.
#FrankBonner #RIP #ClassicTV
Read Full Article: https://www.nickiswift.com/440336/the-tragic-death-of-frank-bonner/
Watch the video to find out about the WKRP In Cincinnati star who died at 79.
#FrankBonner #RIP #ClassicTV
Read Full Article: https://www.nickiswift.com/440336/the-tragic-death-of-frank-bonner/
Frank Bonner is an American actor and director, with a career spanning nearly 40 years. Born Frank Woodrow Boers, Jr., to musician parents in Arkansas, he adopted the screen name “Frank Bonner.” He was known by his screen name for most of his career. Following high school, he worked with the ‘US Navy’ for 4 years, before moving to Los Angeles and beginning his acting career with stage plays. He received his first professional break with the play ‘The Only Bathtub in Cassis’ but his real break came with him being cast as the outrageous ‘Herb Tarlek’ in the 1978 TV series ‘WKRP in Cincinnati.’ He has numerous acting and directorial projects to his credit, including ‘Sidekicks,’ ‘Head of the Class,’ ‘Just the Ten of Us,’ and ‘City Guys.’ However, his portrayal of ‘Herb’ would remain his best-loved and best-known role for decades. Such was its popularity that it even inspired a song and music video by the Canadian band ‘Rheostatics.’
Here are my memories of Frank Bonner, the actor who starred as Herb Tarlek on the classic TV show, "WKRP in Cincinnati". Frank passed away on June 16, 2021. He was 79 years old.
BE PART OF MY COMMUNITY!
FACEBOOK http://fb.me/dsremembers
TWITTER https://twitter.com/jdsundstrom
Product and service links listed are affiliate links which support this channel help me continue to create content.
#classictv #thegoodstuff #davesundstrom
Watch the video to find out about the WKRP In Cincinnati star who died at 79.
#FrankBonner #RIP #ClassicTV
Read Full Article: https://www.nickiswift.com/440336/the-tragic-death-of-frank-bonner/
Frank Bonner (born February 28, 1942) is an American actor and television director best known for playing sales manager Herb Tarlek on the television sitcomWKRP in Cincinnati.
Life and career
Bonner was born Frank Woodrow Boers, Jr., in Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of Grace Marie (née Dobbins), a singer, and Frank Woodrow Boers, a saxophone player. Bonner started his acting career in the experimental 1967 indie film "The Equinox...a journey into the unknown" which was re-made into the 1970 cult classic Equinox (credited as Frank Boers, Jr.). He reprised Tarlek in the 1991 spinoff The New WKRP in Cincinnati, and in a 2004 rock video for Canadianindie rock band Rheostatics (for the song "The Tarleks", from their album 2067).
Bonner appeared as a guest star in one episode of the sitcom Night Court in the 1980s. From 1988-1990, Bonner played the role of "Father Hargis," headmaster of the fictional St. Augustine's Academy on the TV show Just the Ten of Us. (This show was a spin-off of Growing Pains). Bonner also directed several episodes of WKRP in Cincinnati as well as other TV sitcoms, including Who's the Boss?, Head of the Class, Evening Shade, Newhart and every episode of the NBC Saturday morning sitcom City Guys. Bonner also appeared in five episodes of Saved by the Bell: The New Class, and directed 4 episodes.
Tim Bonner, chief executive of the Countryside Alliance described it as 'frankly very strange' with the Archers having previously 'reflected the grassroots feeling in the farming and rural community even on contentious issues' ... .
He accepted that “potentially” conflicts could arise between those jobs and his new role, “but I frankly just can’t worry about it, can I? I can’t be worried about what Tim Bonner from the Countryside...
In 2011, the county started constructing a new jail near the current downtown jail facilities and FrankMurphy Hall of Justice... At Frank Murphy, there are no lawyer-client rooms, Fresard said.
Said head coach BillFranks... "We always try to get as many ready as we can at that position, and we have confidence in both," Franks said ... "All of them can run and have potential," Franks said ... "We're a speed defense, and very athletic," Franks said.
A native of Ghana, Bonner moved to the United States in 1980 to pursue master’s degrees in architecture and city planning ...BedrockCEOKofi Bonner talks to The Detroit News ... Well frankly, let me say it was a lot different.
A team of five worked overnight this week on the adventure park’s Olympian-designed luge track to create Verizon’s Curve, Frank’s Bank and the beginnings of Shady Curve, said outdoor adventure specialist Daniel Bonner ... “We’re stoked,” Bonner said.
Mark Plemmons ...Lisa Tucker, the couple’s daughter, is now at the helm as president and CEO ... People are also reading… ... A Mom and Pop philosphy ... Mr ... Frank Bonner noted the Tuckers’ continuous desire to quietly support various philanthropic endeavors.
Joining me now is attorney and author of “LegaliTeas of Entrepreneurship,” Lisa >Bonner ... Lisa Bonner ... So, and frankly, for the viewers that don’t know, when Lisa Bonner’s a founding member, that goes a long way ... Bonner ... Bonner.
