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Pat Harrington (1929-2016)
Pat Harrington | "One Day at a Time"
Pat Harrington Jr (1929-2016), was a character actor who entertained us with his wonderful craft for close to a half century.
From the urbane and discerning Guido Panzini of THE JACK PAAR SHOW in the mid fifties, to the avuncular Dwayne F. Schneider of ONE DAY AT A TIME in the seventies and eighties, to the irrepressible Cap'n Andy of Show Boat in the nineties, he demonstrated an extraordinary range.
Indeed, Panzini was done so convincingly that the U.S. Immigration Service called NBC officially requesting a Date and Port of Entry for Guido. For those 85 memorable shows with Jack Paar, Pat received his first Award: The Radio & TV Daily Annual Award for the Most Talented Male Newcomer of 1959! Incidentally the lady that year was Carol Burnett! They are good friends to this day.
Mr. Harrington's capacity for giving such substance, shape and variety to his work is not surprising for he is himself a man of substantive background. After the Korean War, where he served in the Air Force as an Intelligence Officer, achieving the rank of First Lieutenant, Pat went to work at NBC in New York.
Mr. Harrington received his B.A. and M.A. from New York's Fordham University and has studied acting with Eric Morris and Justin Smith in Los Angeles and performed ensemble with Curt Conway's Circle Theater and the prestigious Theater West also in Los Angeles. Most recently he later worked with the Milton Katselas Master Workshop in Beverly Hills.
A sampling of his theatrical credits includes: "The Golden Fleecing", "Blackfriars", Off- Broadway -1960; "Catch Me If You Can", The Players Ring, LA- 1965; "Happiness is Just a Rolls Royce", Broadway - 1968; "Duke", Houston, 1985; "The Foreigner", Canadian tour - 1986; "The Odd Couple", National tour - 1987; "The Pajama Game", Pasadena Civic - 1989; "The Pajama Game", Northwest tour - 1989; "The House of Blue Leaves", Los Angeles - 1990; "Breaking Legs", Toronto - 1994; "Show Boat", National Tour- 1997/1998; - "Love Letters" with Michael Learned, Los Angeles, 1998/99.
The "Show Boat" tour was one of the most memorable achievements in Pat's happy and productive career. From rehearsals in Chicago, under the brilliant direction of Hal Prince, to all the major cities of North America, he received rave reviews everywhere. Hal and Pat fashioned a uniquely different interpretation of 'Cap'n Andy', boiling with life and humor and love. Pat judges the experience on a par with anything he's done.
In addition to his skills as an actor, he was also an accomplished writer. His work included the twelve "ONE DAY AT A TIME" scripts he wrote for the series.
Prior to "One Day At A Time", Mr. Harrington had been a regular on five other series: "The Jack Paar Show" - 1957/59; "The Danny Thomas Show" -1959/60; "The Steve Allen Show" -1960/63; "Mr. Deeds Go to Town" -1969; and "Owen Marshall, Counselor At Law"- 1970/74.
Pat was justifiably proud of the four Golden Globe and two Emmy nominations he received for his work. More importantly, he won each award once, both times for Best Supporting Actor. His continued critical success has included a Dramalogue Critics' "Best Performance Award" and a "Robbie" Nomination for his portrayal of "Artie Shaughnessy" in the Los Angeles revival of John Guarre's "House of Blue Leaves".
His most enjoyable theatrical films included "Easy Come, Easy Go" with Elvis Presley, "The President's Analyst" with James Coburn, "Move Over Darling" with James Garner, and "The Candidate" with Robert Redford.
A devoted family man, Pat has seen his children inherit his love of the arts. Patrick is an advertising executive living in Tucson. Michael is a fine actor. Terry is an accomplished pianist and composer. Tresa-Caitlin was a ballerina, whose credits include New York's Joffrey Ballet. Today she is acting and presently studies with Daryl Hickman. Patrick and Michael have presented Pat with four wonderful new delights: Caitlin, Lauren, Kelly and Brooke Harrington. He's fully prepared to soon be coaching the four ladies.
A depression baby born in New York to minstrel parents, Pat's home life was entirely theatrical. His father was a Vaudvillian, song and dance man, Broadway Actor and comedian. While it's true he wasn't, as the legend goes, born in a trunk, his fondest dream is to, one day, be buried in one...but then, not until the girls betimes, have settled into their own Series!
Regretfully Pat Harrington Jr. passed away on January 6, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. As you'd expect, his memorial was hugely attended and could be described as nothing less than epic. It was highlighted by some passionate and humorous anecdotes from many including a remarkably lucid 93 year old by the name of Norman Lear!
Pat Harrington's advice to the aspiring actor:
"Being an actor is like going to Las Vegas with your life. You never know when opportunity will knock!". He says, "I believe that everyone who is serious gets an opportunity. It's a matter of being ready when that opportunity presents itself. Study your craft and take any job you can get!"
Stuart Ridgley
Tony Frank (as Pat Harrington)
Mr. Reese
Shorty McGinty / Cop #2 / Washington / ...
Mr. Neidermeyer
Guido Mazzolini
'Tornado' Mulvaney
Father Kevin
Benny Lorenzo
Additional Voices (voice, as Pat Harrington)
Danny Zane
George
William Shakesbear
Nick Cullhane / Lt. Lou Brickman / Gunnar Globle / ...
Dad (voice, as Pat Harrington)
Calvin T. 'Rowdy' Harlan
Dominic Burgozzi
Dr. Milton Foster / Prince Hassan / Hank Vosnick / ...
Dwayne F. Schneider
Russ Frazer
Additional Voices
Major Fred Goodman
Jimmy Regosi
Joey Gallion
The Inspector / Sgt. Deux Deux (voice)
Warden
Mitchell McCully
Preston Halsey / Nino Mordanti
Ray Boland
Thomas Kitzmiller
Randy Colbert
Buddy Castle
Joe Tate
Phil Ross
DA Charlie Gianetta / DA Charlie Giannetta / Charles Gianetta / ...
Frank (as Pat Harrington)
Lukas Dawes
Roger Harper / Harry
Dan / Bill Hanson (segment "Love and the Jealous Husband") / Alvin Doff (segment "Love and the Boss's Ex")
Fred Fowler
Arnold Winkler
Russell
Mark Riceman
Tip Henry
Hi-Rise / First Cyclone
Moe Howard
Dinner MC (uncredited)
Willie Shakespeare (as Pat Harrington)
Peter Stowe
Businessman
Eddie Collins
John Snyder / Snyder
Mr. Crawford
Lt. Riverton
Harry
J. Montague Morgan
Moderator (as Pat Harrington)
Inspector (voice)
The Atom / Speedy
Inspector (voice)
Mr. Wainwright / Borden
Franchot
Inspector (voice)
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Inspector (voice)
Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux (voice)
Inspector / Bear (voice)
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Alec McEwan / Lars / Torg / ...
Arlington Hewes (as Pat Harrington)
Inspector (voice)
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The Atom / Chrystal Man Officer
Inspector (voice)
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Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux (voice)
Inspector (voice)
Judd Whitman (as Pat Harrington)
Nick Cooper
Peter Sweet / Pierrot La Mouche / Guido Panzini
Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux (voice)
Inspector (voice)
Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux (voice)
Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux (voice)
Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux (voice)
Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux (voice)
Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux (voice)
Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux (voice)
Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux (voice)
Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux (voice)
Guido Panzini
Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux (voice)
Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux (voice)
Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux (voice)
Thatcher / Sonny Harkness
Gordon Felson
District Attorney
Buddy Zack
Lt. Edward Jellicoe (as Pat Harrington)
Guido Panzini
The Insurance Man
Pat Hannigan
Guido Panzini
Memberships
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
- Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
- Actor's Equity Association
- American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
- Catholic Actor's Guild
- Screen Actors Guild
- Writer's Guild of America
Industry Awards
- 1960 - Radio TV Daily Award [Outstanding Newcomer]
- 1975-84 - 6 nominations, supporting actor [2 Emmys, 4 Globes]
- 1981 - Golden Globe Award
- 1984 - Emmy Award
- 1990 - Dramalogue Critics Award [Outstanding Actor - House of Blues Leaves]
- 1009 - "Robbie" Nomination [Best Actor - House of Blues Leaves]
Gabi Rona © 1967
Courtesy: Pat Harrington
