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Old 04-06-2012, 07:52 AM   #1
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Default Best minor character in TV?

Nods to the thread in the film forum.

What are some of the most memorable minor characters in a television series? Obviously, Seinfeld will dominate with the likes of Soup Nazi, Ukraine Guy, Newman, and so on. So the real question is, what other TV-series has great minor characters that could compete with Seinfeld's?
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Old 04-06-2012, 08:20 AM   #2
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Jim from "Taxi".
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Old 04-06-2012, 09:21 AM   #3
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Jim from "Taxi".
Would have to agree with that choice, with Cliff from Cheers as a close second.
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Old 04-06-2012, 09:49 AM   #4
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I also forgot Ed Norton from "The Honeymooners".
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Old 04-06-2012, 01:29 PM   #5
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LOST did an excellent job with minor characters. So many to pick from.
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Old 04-06-2012, 01:46 PM   #6
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The butler in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
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Old 04-06-2012, 01:50 PM   #7
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The bosses in the LAO franchises...
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Old 04-06-2012, 02:35 PM   #8
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Mr Heckles from Friends.
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Old 04-06-2012, 07:32 PM   #9
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The butler in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Don't think he would qualify as a minor character seeing as he had good screen time in every episode of the series.
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Old 04-07-2012, 10:01 AM   #10
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Almost every supporting character in Only Fools and Horses. "Trigger" in particular.
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