‘Yes, Dear’ Star Anthony Clark Dead at 62; TVLine Seeks Confirmation
O’Malley shares his memories
Mike O’Malley, Clark’s co-star on “Yes, Dear,” announced his death on social media. He remembered Clark as a comic whose stories and observations made audiences laugh. O’Malley said he and his wife, Lisa, first saw Clark at The Comedy Connection in Boston, where Clark was regularly selling out shows. He also recalled speaking with Clark by phone three weeks earlier. O’Malley shared photos from filming the sitcom’s final episode.
From stand-up to television
In 2000, Clark joined the cast of CBS’s “Yes, Dear” alongside O’Malley, Jean Louisa Kelly and Liza Snyder. Clark and Kelly played married parents Greg and Kim, whose guest house became home to Kim’s sister Christine and her husband, Jimmy.
A six-season CBS sitcom
“Yes, Dear” ran for six seasons and 122 episodes before ending in 2006. The sitcom became a steady performer for CBS. That year, Clark hosted Season 4 of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing.” Bill Bellamy replaced him as host for Season 5. Clark’s other television credits included “Soul Man,” “Ellen” and “Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist.”
Key points
- Anthony Clark, known for “Yes, Dear,” died at 62.
- Co-star Mike O’Malley announced the news and shared memories of Clark.
- “Yes, Dear” ran for six seasons and 122 episodes, ending in 2006.
- TVLine said it had contacted Clark’s representatives for confirmation.