Daily Time Capsule

On This Day: May 8, 1985 - Dolph Sweet Passes Away at Age 64

Hey!

Welcome to We love the Eighties Community!

Thanks for visiting our 80s paradise. At We Love the Eighties we celebrate everything that made the 1980s unforgettable, from classic music and blockbuster movies to retro TV shows, vintage video games, pop culture icons, and bold fashion trends. Take a trip down memory lane with our Retro Rewind flashbacks, join in on nostalgic forum discussions, and share your favorite memories from the greatest decade ever. Guests can browse a few threads, but full access requires registration. Ready to relive the magic of the 80s? Sign up today and become part of our passionate eighties community.
Register Log in

Overview Discussion

Pete

Pete

Mr. Eighties
Joined
Apr 29, 2023
Messages
11,640
Reaction score
472
Credits
75
Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: May 8, 1985 - Dolph Sweet Passes Away at Age 64.

On this day May 8, 1985, actor Dolph Sweet passed away at the age of 64 from stomach cancer. He was best known to 80s TV audiences for his role as Police Chief Carl Kanisky, the father on the sitcom Gimme a Break! where he starred alongside Nell Carter.

Sweet appeared in over 80 episodes and helped establish the heartfelt yet humorous tone of the show. His passing was a major loss to the cast and fans alike, but Gimme a Break! continued for two more seasons after his death, shifting focus...
Click to expand...

Read the full story here...
 
Back
Top