Joe Flaherty’s oeuvre boasts various credit, however he significantly shined in comedic roles. His efficiency because the old school father of Lindsay (Linda Cardellini) and Sam (John Francis Daley) on “Freaks and Geeks” ensured that there have been at all times laughs to enhance the present’s extra dramatic moments. Nevertheless, a few of his most acclaimed work as a performer and author occurred within the Nineteen Seventies and ’80s courtesy of “SCTV.”
The comedy sequence noticed Flaherty play a number of characters, together with Hollywood icon Charlton Heston, throughout 76 episodes. He additionally served as a head author, and his celebrated tenure earned the present two Primetime Emmy Awards for Excellent Writing in a Selection or Music Program. “SCTV” additionally noticed Flaherty work with some bona fide comedy legends, together with John Sweet, Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Martin Brief, and Andrea Martin.
Whereas he did not at all times play the main man, Flaherty is related to a few of the greatest comedies of all time. His legacy is synonymous with creating laughter, and his filmography is stuffed with tasks ready to be rediscovered.