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Tom Poston

Thomas Gordon 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 1980s, he played George Utley, opposite Bob Newhart's character on Newhart.

Early life

Poston was born in Columbus, Ohio, the son of George and Margaret Poston; his father was a liquor salesman and dairy chemist. After completing high school, Tom Poston attended Bethany College in West Virginia, but did not graduate. While there, he joined Sigma Nu Fraternity.

He joined the United States Army Air Forces in 1941. Accepted to officer candidate school and then graduating from flight training, Poston served as a pilot in the European Theater in World War II; his aircraft dropped paratroopers for the Normandy invasion. Poston served in North Africa, Italy, France, and England. After his discharge, he began studying acting in New York City graduating from the American Academy for Dramatic Arts.

Podcasts:

  • Suzanne Pleshette on meeting Tom Poston - EMMYTVLEGENDS.ORG

    See the full interview at http://emmytvlegends.org/interviews/people/suzanne-pleshette

    published: 02 Oct 2012
  • RIP Tom Poston

    Tom Poston in classic skits from Steve Allen's show in the late 50's

    published: 24 Jul 2014
  • ♦Horror Comedy Classic♦ 'The Old Dark House' (1963) Tom Poston, Janette Scott

    1963 | Approved | Comedy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller | Oct 31, 1963 (USA) Stars: Tom Poston • Robert Morley • Janette Scott • Joyce Grenfell In England, an American car salesman ends-up spending a stormy night at the mysterious and deadly mansion of a client's family.

    published: 21 Aug 2024
  • Untold Stories Tom Poston I was cast as Maxwell Smart

    Tom Poston (Newhart) reveals that HE was originally cast to play Maxwell Smart on Get Smart, before Don Adams - and why the part ultimately went to Adams. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "BANDMATES - A Viral Vignette Starring Maxwell Gail Jr and John Schneider" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPYUcvr3-eg -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Pop Goes The Culture TV is a proud user of Tube Buddy To get your own account, click here: https://www.tubebuddy.com/PopCulture Help POP GOES THE CULTURE stay afloat! Check out our ebay page with great comic books and pop culture collectables from my private collection! Thanks. https://www.ebay.com/str/popgoestheculturetv?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=mPxAW4DhSu6&sssrc=3418065&ssuid=mPxAW4DhSu6&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Help support Pop Goes The Cu...

    published: 19 May 2020
  • 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 1980s, he played George Utley, opposite Bob Newhart's character on Newhart. This video is targeted to blind users. Attribution: Article text available under CC-BY-SA Creative Commons image source in video

    published: 27 Oct 2014
  • Best of Tom Poston on Super Password | Buzzr

    FIND BUZZR in your area: http://bit.ly/2BuzzrChannel SUBSCRIBE for more BUZZR: http://bit.ly/BuzzrSub Connect with BUZZR: Website: http://www.buzzrplay.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BUZZRplay Twitter: https://twitter.com/BUZZRplay Instagram: http://instagram.com/BUZZRplay

    published: 03 Mar 2017
  • 1986 McDonald's Big Mac Commercial with Tom Poston

    Funnyman and good friend of Bob Newhart, Tom Poston. Stay away from his Big Mac!

    published: 20 Nov 2014
  • What's My Line? - Tom Poston; David Niven [panel] (Jan 3, 1960) [UPGRADE]

    Replacing the original version of this show, which had significant dropouts due to satellite outages during recording. MYSTERY GUEST: Tom Poston PANEL: Arlene Francis, David Niven, Dorothy Kilgallen, Bennett Cerf NOTE: This video uses two sources in order to patch multiple portions where the satellite signal dropped out in my primary copy. Because the glitched version was in generally better video quality otherwise, I preserved as much of it as possible. As a result, you'll see the video quality change throughout the video, due to the splicing in of segments from the alternate copy. Here's a link to the original video if you'd like to see the comments already left there: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX7z0kP1Zho Many thanks, as always, to epaddon for providing his copy of this sh...

    published: 02 May 2015
  • The Old Dark House 1963 Film in English, Tom Poston, Robert Morley

    The Old Dark House 1963 Film in English, Tom Poston, Robert Morley

    published: 07 Oct 2024
  • Leta Powell Drake Interview with Tom Poston

    Junket interview with Tom Poston regarding the TV-series Newhart. Conducted circa January 1986. Interview broadcast on KOLN/KGIN-TV (Lincoln, NE). Support History Nebraska and help us digitize more of our video collection for everyone to see! Become a member at https://history.nebraska.gov/membership or Give a one-time donation at https://www.historynebraskafoundation.org

    published: 07 Aug 2017
Suzanne Pleshette on meeting Tom Poston - EMMYTVLEGENDS.ORG
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Suzanne Pleshette on meeting Tom Poston - EMMYTVLEGENDS.ORG

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  • Uploaded Date: 02 Oct 2012
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See the full interview at http://emmytvlegends.org/interviews/people/suzanne-pleshette
https://wn.com/Suzanne_Pleshette_On_Meeting_Tom_Poston_Emmytvlegends.Org
RIP Tom Poston
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RIP Tom Poston

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  • Uploaded Date: 24 Jul 2014
  • views: 8293
Tom Poston in classic skits from Steve Allen's show in the late 50's
https://wn.com/Rip_Tom_Poston
♦Horror Comedy Classic♦ 'The Old Dark House' (1963) Tom Poston, Janette Scott
1:26:25

♦Horror Comedy Classic♦ 'The Old Dark House' (1963) Tom Poston, Janette Scott

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  • Uploaded Date: 21 Aug 2024
  • views: 8717
1963 | Approved | Comedy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller | Oct 31, 1963 (USA) Stars: Tom Poston • Robert Morley • Janette Scott • Joyce Grenfell In England, an American car salesman ends-up spending a stormy night at the mysterious and deadly mansion of a client's family.
https://wn.com/♦Horror_Comedy_Classic♦_'The_Old_Dark_House'_(1963)_Tom_Poston,_Janette_Scott
Untold Stories   Tom Poston   I was cast as Maxwell Smart
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Untold Stories Tom Poston I was cast as Maxwell Smart

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  • Duration: 2:52
  • Uploaded Date: 19 May 2020
  • views: 1635
Tom Poston (Newhart) reveals that HE was originally cast to play Maxwell Smart on Get Smart, before Don Adams - and why the part ultimately went to Adams. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "BANDMATES - A Viral Vignette Starring Maxwell Gail Jr and John Schneider" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPYUcvr3-eg -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Pop Goes The Culture TV is a proud user of Tube Buddy To get your own account, click here: https://www.tubebuddy.com/PopCulture Help POP GOES THE CULTURE stay afloat! Check out our ebay page with great comic books and pop culture collectables from my private collection! Thanks. https://www.ebay.com/str/popgoestheculturetv?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=mPxAW4DhSu6&sssrc=3418065&ssuid=mPxAW4DhSu6&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Help support Pop Goes The Culture by checking out my ebay store! I'm selling my comic book collection https://www.ebay.com/str/popgoestheculturetv?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=mPxAW4DhSu6&sssrc=3418065&ssuid=mPxAW4DhSu6&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
https://wn.com/Untold_Stories_Tom_Poston_I_Was_Cast_As_Maxwell_Smart
Tom Poston
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Tom Poston

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  • Duration: 6:00
  • Uploaded Date: 27 Oct 2014
  • views: 832
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 1980s, he played George Utley, opposite Bob Newhart's character on Newhart. This video is targeted to blind users. Attribution: Article text available under CC-BY-SA Creative Commons image source in video
https://wn.com/Tom_Poston
Best of Tom Poston on Super Password | Buzzr
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Best of Tom Poston on Super Password | Buzzr

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  • Uploaded Date: 03 Mar 2017
  • views: 2262
FIND BUZZR in your area: http://bit.ly/2BuzzrChannel SUBSCRIBE for more BUZZR: http://bit.ly/BuzzrSub Connect with BUZZR: Website: http://www.buzzrplay.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BUZZRplay Twitter: https://twitter.com/BUZZRplay Instagram: http://instagram.com/BUZZRplay
https://wn.com/Best_Of_Tom_Poston_On_Super_Password_|_Buzzr
1986 McDonald's Big Mac Commercial with Tom Poston
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1986 McDonald's Big Mac Commercial with Tom Poston

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  • Duration: 0:30
  • Uploaded Date: 20 Nov 2014
  • views: 5559
Funnyman and good friend of Bob Newhart, Tom Poston. Stay away from his Big Mac!
https://wn.com/1986_Mcdonald's_Big_Mac_Commercial_With_Tom_Poston
What's My Line? - Tom Poston; David Niven [panel] (Jan 3, 1960) [UPGRADE]
25:30

What's My Line? - Tom Poston; David Niven [panel] (Jan 3, 1960) [UPGRADE]

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  • Duration: 25:30
  • Uploaded Date: 02 May 2015
  • views: 80286
Replacing the original version of this show, which had significant dropouts due to satellite outages during recording. MYSTERY GUEST: Tom Poston PANEL: Arlene Francis, David Niven, Dorothy Kilgallen, Bennett Cerf NOTE: This video uses two sources in order to patch multiple portions where the satellite signal dropped out in my primary copy. Because the glitched version was in generally better video quality otherwise, I preserved as much of it as possible. As a result, you'll see the video quality change throughout the video, due to the splicing in of segments from the alternate copy. Here's a link to the original video if you'd like to see the comments already left there: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX7z0kP1Zho Many thanks, as always, to epaddon for providing his copy of this show, which enabled me to to patch the missing bits from my prior copy. --------------------------- Join our Facebook group for WML-- great discussions, photos, etc, and great people! https://www.facebook.com/groups/728471287199862/
https://wn.com/What's_My_Line_Tom_Poston_David_Niven_Panel_(Jan_3,_1960)_Upgrade
The Old Dark House 1963 Film in English, Tom Poston, Robert Morley
1:26:25

The Old Dark House 1963 Film in English, Tom Poston, Robert Morley

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  • Duration: 1:26:25
  • Uploaded Date: 07 Oct 2024
  • views: 9465
The Old Dark House 1963 Film in English, Tom Poston, Robert Morley
https://wn.com/The_Old_Dark_House_1963_Film_In_English,_Tom_Poston,_Robert_Morley
Leta Powell Drake Interview with Tom Poston
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Leta Powell Drake Interview with Tom Poston

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  • Duration: 8:33
  • Uploaded Date: 07 Aug 2017
  • views: 6936
Junket interview with Tom Poston regarding the TV-series Newhart. Conducted circa January 1986. Interview broadcast on KOLN/KGIN-TV (Lincoln, NE). Support History Nebraska and help us digitize more of our video collection for everyone to see! Become a member at https://history.nebraska.gov/membership or Give a one-time donation at https://www.historynebraskafoundation.org
https://wn.com/Leta_Powell_Drake_Interview_With_Tom_Poston
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Suzanne Pleshette on meeting Tom Poston - EMMYTVLEGENDS.ORG

See the full interview at http://emmytvlegends.org/interviews/people/suzanne-pleshette
1:46
Suzanne Pleshette on meeting Tom Poston - EMMYTVLEGENDS.ORG
See the full interview at http://emmytvlegends.org/interviews/people/suzanne-pleshette
published: 02 Oct 2012
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6:04
RIP Tom Poston
Tom Poston in classic skits from Steve Allen's show in the late 50's
published: 24 Jul 2014
Play in Full Screen
1:26:25
♦Horror Comedy Classic♦ 'The Old Dark House' (1963) Tom Poston, Janette Scott
1963 | Approved | Comedy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller | Oct 31, 1963 (USA) Stars: Tom Poston...
published: 21 Aug 2024
Play in Full Screen
2:52
Untold Stories Tom Poston I was cast as Maxwell Smart
Tom Poston (Newhart) reveals that HE was originally cast to play Maxwell Smart on Get Smar...
published: 19 May 2020
Play in Full Screen
6:00
Tom Poston
Thomas Gordon "Tom" Poston (October 17, 1921 – April 30, 2007) was an American television ...
published: 27 Oct 2014
Play in Full Screen
3:09
Best of Tom Poston on Super Password | Buzzr
FIND BUZZR in your area: http://bit.ly/2BuzzrChannel SUBSCRIBE for more BUZZR: http://bit...
published: 03 Mar 2017
Play in Full Screen
0:30
1986 McDonald's Big Mac Commercial with Tom Poston
Funnyman and good friend of Bob Newhart, Tom Poston. Stay away from his Big Mac!
published: 20 Nov 2014
Play in Full Screen
25:30
What's My Line? - Tom Poston; David Niven [panel] (Jan 3, 1960) [UPGRADE]
Replacing the original version of this show, which had significant dropouts due to satelli...
published: 02 May 2015
Play in Full Screen
1:26:25
The Old Dark House 1963 Film in English, Tom Poston, Robert Morley
The Old Dark House 1963 Film in English, Tom Poston, Robert Morley
published: 07 Oct 2024
Play in Full Screen
8:33
Leta Powell Drake Interview with Tom Poston
Junket interview with Tom Poston regarding the TV-series Newhart. Conducted circa January ...
published: 07 Aug 2017
Play in Full Screen

Tom Poston

Thomas Gordon 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 1980s, he played George Utley, opposite Bob Newhart's character on Newhart.

Early life

Poston was born in Columbus, Ohio, the son of George and Margaret Poston; his father was a liquor salesman and dairy chemist. After completing high school, Tom Poston attended Bethany College in West Virginia, but did not graduate. While there, he joined Sigma Nu Fraternity.

He joined the United States Army Air Forces in 1941. Accepted to officer candidate school and then graduating from flight training, Poston served as a pilot in the European Theater in World War II; his aircraft dropped paratroopers for the Normandy invasion. Poston served in North Africa, Italy, France, and England. After his discharge, he began studying acting in New York City graduating from the American Academy for Dramatic Arts.

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