I'll always be grateful to the wonderful comic actor Tom Poston, who has died at the age of 85.
His occasional appearances as Cliff Murdock, "The Peeper", Bob's goofy old pal from his college days, were a highlight of the old Bob Newhart Show.
When I read of Poston's death, I remembered my family gathered around the TV on Saturday nights, laughing together. My father wasn't such a fan of Newhart or his show, but he loved Poston, and if he was on, Dad laughed loudest of all.
So even just now, when I read Poston's obit, I heard my dad's laugh, and it made me happy, and for that, I am grateful.
