A shoutout to William Schallert, great TV character actor: He's 86 on July 6.

[Faygo Kid]

Any Baby Boomer worth their salt knows William Schallert.

He spent lots of time with us in our living rooms, and always as a class act; president of the Screen Actors Guild 1979-1981.

Proud to wish him 86 more.

[Deja Q]

1. Also played the Admiral on 'Get Smart', alongside Agent 86!

:D

[last_texas_dem]

2. Hey, I recognize that guy!

I remember him as the dad on "The Patty Duke Show"; I used to watch that on Nick at Nite when I was about seven or eight years old!

[Faygo Kid]

3. Of course you do. He was on every show in four decades. Maybe 5.

Like Jesse White, omnipresent. Class act.

[bumblebee1]

4. One more person that I proudly share my birthday with.

Along with Nancy Reagan, Della Reese and Sylvester Stallone. I won't admit who else I share my birthday with. It's embarrassing.

[CBHagman]

5. It's nice to know he's still with us.

And he's still working, isn't he?

[calimary]

6. Oh MAN! From "The Trouble with Tribbles." LOVED that!!! Still do!

And I never missed "The Patty Duke Show." To this day, my husband and I can both sing that theme song to each other - all verses!

I love William Schallert! There's no part he can't play.

[Aristus]

7. Oh, a birthday. Whew! I thought you were going to announce that he died.

Schallert is a terrific character actor. My favorite role of his was as Harry Hopkins in the mini-series "War And Remembrance."

[BuelahWitch]

8. An internet acquaintance of mine is doing a biography on him

He says it's very hard to finish, because Mr. Schallert is so busy! But he also says he's a very nice man.
Happy Birthday Mr. Schallert! Here's to many more.