Fred Willard Fired From PBS Show
The public television station that produces a show narrated by Fred Willard says it is ending the actor’s work on the series after his arrest on suspicion of a lewd act. Jeanne Hopkins is the spokeswoman for WGBH, the Boston public TV station that produces “Market Warriors.” Hopkins says the station is removing Willard’s narration from four episodes.
Matt Sayles/The Associated Press archiveFred Willard, who starred in such films as ‘Best in Show’ and ‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,’ was arrested in a Hollywood theater July 18, 2012, on suspicion of engaging in a lewd act, police said Wednesday.
His voice will be replaced by “Antiques Roadshow” host Mark Walberg.
Willard is best-known as the dog-show announcer in the movie “Best in Show.” Los Angeles police arrested him Wednesday night after they say the 72-year-old was spotted committing a lewd act in a Hollywood adult theater.
His representatives have not been returned phone messages.
The actor has also appeared in the mockumentary films “This is Spinal Tap” and “Waiting for Guffman.”
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Comments (3)
Warren Harmon says:
July 20, 2012 at 12:02 pm
WTF, it was an adult theater! Isn’t that a place where they screen porn, who’s values were at stake?
Gregg Palermo says:
July 21, 2012 at 3:03 pm
whose, not who’s
Jason Crundwell says:
July 20, 2012 at 4:09 pm
Isn’t that the whole point of porn? Sheesh.