Obit: 'Chef Tell' Erhardt at 63 early TV chef and on “Evening Magazine"

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Erhardt's jolly personality, thick German accent and wit made him a fixture on television shows such as "Regis and Kathie Lee" and comedy skits on "Saturday Night Live." He was also said to be the inspiration for the Swedish chef on "The Muppet Show."

http://obits.eons.com/national/feat...rhardt-early-television-chef-dies-at-63/21971

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