Markie Post, 70, "The Fall Guy", "Night Court", "Hearts Afire"

[vchimpanzee]

Markie Post Dies: Actress Known For ‘Night Court’, ‘The Fall Guy’ & More Was 70

Markie Post, the actress known for turns in Night Court, The Fall Guy, Hearts Afire and more, died on Saturday, following a three year, ten month battle with cancer. She was 70. Post’s manage…

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I never watched the first one but I really liked her in the other two shows.

Her last series role was "The Kids are Alright", a really good series set in the 1970s that didn't last.

 

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Also note that Markie started in the game show business, notably as one of the card dealers on Jim Perry's 'Card Sharks,' later becoming a celebrity guest on shows like the $25,000 Pyramid. Then acting came into her life, and a big career in television she had. May she RIP! And say hi to Harry Anderson for us.

 

[vchimpanzee]

Also note that Markie started in the game show business, notably as one of the card dealers on Jim Perry's 'Card Sharks,' later becoming a celebrity guest on shows like the $25,000 Pyramid. Then acting came into her life, and a big career in television she had. May she RIP! And say hi to Harry Anderson for us.

And Charlie.

The current ABC version of "Card Sharks" puts more emphasis on the dealers as individuals instead of just eye candy.