Ken berry where is he now

The Everett Collection. He guest-starred on Carol's variety show 19 times in total. Seal of approval The Everett Collection. Berry gets a kiss from a co-star on the set of his underwater comedy film Hello Down There. Bedtime story The Everett Collection. Makin' them say, "Wow" The Everett Collection. A little song and dance The Everett Collection. Cat on a hot tin scooter The Everett Collection. Taking a Break The Everett Collection. Berry made one of his last guest appearances on the sitcom Gimme a Break , alongside star Nell Carter, in Berry's longest lasting role was also his last major role, acting alongside Vicki Lawrence and, occasionally, old pal Carol Burnett on Mama's Family.

Welcome to MeTV! Find your local MeTV station. Where to watch. See when your favorite shows are on. See schedule. Personalize MeTV. Free sign-up. Shop your favorite shows in the MeTV Store. Shop Now. Nostalgia Obituaries. The Illinois native served in the U. Army special services, according to Variety, before turning to the show business after winning a slot on "The Ed Sullivan Show" during an Army talent competition. Berry married Joseph-Lawrence in They divorced in but remained good friends.

He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Kate. The couple's son, John Kenneth, died in Air Force personnel. Berry came home and graduated from Moline High School, then joined the U. Army just after the Korean War. He sent wires out to agencies and the people in charge of the talent programs at the various studios. I got a couple of bites, and I took the one from Universal.

Berry noted that he was up for a role in Francis in the Haunted House , the final one in the series, but the part went to Mickey Rooney instead. He became a regular with The Billy Barnes Revue , which made it to Broadway, and was spotted by Lucille Ball, who came backstage and offered him a spot in the new talent program at her Desilu Studios.

In a episode of the final season of The Brady Bunch , Berry played the adoptive father of three multiracial kids. The episode was meant to serve as a backdoor pilot, but the series was not picked up. Berry also appeared on other TV shows including Combat! He also performed around the country in The Music Man , Oklahoma! They adopted two children before divorcing in and remained close friends.

The family asks that donations in his name be made to the Motion Picture and Television Fund.