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Bill Idelson was an actor, writer, director and producer widely known for his teenage role as Rush Gook on the radio comedy Vic and Sade and his recurring television role as Herman Glimscher on The Dick Van Dyke Show in the 1960s.
Born
Thursday, 21 August 1919
Died
Monday, 31 December 2007
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Will & Grace | Ben | 2017 |
| The War at Home | William | 2005 |
| The Dick Van Dyke Show Revisited | Herman Glimscher | 2004 |
| Will & Grace | Ben | 1998 |
| Suddenly Susan | Arthur | 1996 |
| Happy Days | Doctor | 1974 |
| The Odd Couple | Judge | 1970 |
| Gomer Pyle: USMC | Harold Kanobly | 1964 |
| Valentine's Day | Sam Anders | 1964 |
| Wendy and Me | Mr. Andrews | 1964 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Will & Grace | Ben | 2017 |
| The War at Home | William | 2005 |
| The Dick Van Dyke Show Revisited | Herman Glimscher | 2004 |
| Will & Grace | Ben | 1998 |
| Suddenly Susan | Arthur | 1996 |
| Happy Days | Doctor | 1974 |
| The Odd Couple | Judge | 1970 |
| Gomer Pyle: USMC | Harold Kanobly | 1964 |
| Valentine's Day | Sam Anders | 1964 |
| Wendy and Me | Mr. Andrews | 1964 |
| My Favorite Martian | Mrs. Brown's Brother | 1963 |
| The Bill Dana Show | Babcock / Bailey | 1963 |
| The Virginian | Stage Depot Manager | 1962 |
| It's a Man's World | The Salesman | 1962 |
| The Dick Van Dyke Show | Herman Glimscher / Bellboy | 1961 |
| Bus Stop | Arnold | 1961 |
| The Last Time I Saw Archie | Lt. L.Q. Fowler | 1961 |
| Mister Ed | Hagan | 1961 |
| Bringing Up Buddy | Emcee | 1960 |
| My Three Sons | Clerk / Mr. Higgins / Pete | 1960 |
| Checkmate | The Bellhop | 1960 |
| Thriller | Jenkins' Neighbor | 1960 |
| The Detectives | Lab Man | 1959 |
| The Twilight Zone | Kelly | 1959 |
| Hennesey | Marine / Mac | 1959 |
| The D.A.'s Man | Orval Boyd | 1959 |
| Peter Gunn | Painter | 1958 |
| Steve Canyon | Mixmaster Capt. | 1958 |
| Bombers B-52 | Tail Gunner | 1957 |
| Perry Mason | Ticket Agent / Ellis - Forensics Technician / Autopsy Surgeon | 1957 |
| Leave It to Beaver | Newstand Worker | 1957 |
| Men of Annapolis | Sidney | 1957 |
| Zane Grey Theatre | Gunsmith | 1956 |
| Telephone Time | Master Sergeant Newsom | 1956 |
| Cheyenne | Hotel Clerk | 1955 |
| Father Knows Best | Asst. Director | 1954 |
| Dragnet | (as Billy Idelson) / (as William Idelson) | 1951 |
| The Jack Benny Program | American GI - Corporal / Purser | 1950 |
| Mixed Doubles | Bill Abbott | 1949 |
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Beane's of Boston | 1979 |
| The Montefuscos | 1975 |
| Anna and the King | 1972 |
| The Bob Newhart Show | 1972 |
| Love, American Style | 1969 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1971 | Emmy | Outstanding Series - Comedy | Nominated |
