Lelsie Nielsen died nearly ten years ago.
But in the later part of his career, he created some of his most memorable roles.
In no particular order, here are the five most memorable characters that Nielsen created:
Lucas Hollingsworth on the Golden Girls - Nielsen plays Blanch Devereaux's Uncle Lucas and trcks Dorothy into going out on a date with him. But Dorothy and Uncle Lucas have the last laugh when they trick Blanch.
Max Muldoon on Who's The Boss? - Nielsen plays Mona's love interest. The romance progresses so far that he actually proposes to Mona but they don't end up together in the end.
Frank Drebin on Police Squad - Although this series lastest only about six episodes it inspired the movie The Naked Gun. Frank would offer someone a cigarette, he would say, "Cigarette?" The potential recipient always replied, "Yes, I know."
Frank Drebin in The Naked Gun - A reprise of the TV role, this began a series of feature length films. There were three in all.
Dr. Rumack in Airplane - The role that catapulted Nielsen to fame. The famous line: "Surely, you can't be serious!" Nielsen replies, "I am serious. And don't call me Shirley."
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