Every TV show where the late David Ketchum made his iconic guest appearances

Veteran actor and comedian David Ketchum, best known as Agent 13 in Get Smart, has passed away at the age of 97.

In an official statement to The Hollywood Reporter, Ketchum's family honoured the beloved comedian as:

"He leaves behind a legacy of laughter, warmth and timeless television moment — reminding us all that sometimes, the simplest surprise (like someone perched in a mailbox) can yield the biggest smile.''

The voice actor and comedian is best known for his role as Agent 13 in NBC's parody sitcom Get Smart. His character is best remembered for a running gag, which often found Agent 13 suddenly appearing out of unexpected places, such as mailboxes, washing machines, and airport lockers. He also reprised his beloved role in the Get Smart Again movie and Fox's revival in 1995.

Some of David Ketchum's other notable TV shows include Camp Runamuck, I'm Dickens, He's Fenster, and Hey, Landlord. In addition, Ketchum is also credited as a writer on over 50 projects, including The Andy Griffith Show, M*A*S*H, and Petticoat Junction.

The beloved actor and comedian also leaves a long legacy on the small and big screen, through his hilarious guest appearances. Ketchum was one of the comedians who pioneered and expanded the genre of comedy on the small screen through his many roles across CBS, ABC, and NBC shows.

Here are some of the iconic TV shows where the late David Ketchum made his guest appearance.

Remembering David Ketchum through his iconic guest appearances on TV shows

David Ketchum was most famously known for his iconic guest appearances on TV shows and sitcoms, which made them even more endearing. Here is a list of some of those shows that became even more iconic, thanks to the late actor's short but memorable role.

1) The Andy Griffith Show: Ketchum appeared in a total of two episodes of this popular CBS sitcom of 1960, in Seasons 7 and 8, respectively. Interestingly, the late actor appeared in two different characters on the sitcom, and also wrote scripts for many episodes of the show. Starring Andy Griffith as Andy Taylor, this sitcom was aired both in black & white and in colour.

2) The Mary Tyler Moore Show: Created by James L. Brooks and Allan Burns for CBS in 1970, this is another popular sitcom that became even more iconic with David Ketchum's wonderful appearance. Ketchum appeared in the fourth episode of the first season, in the character of Hal.

3) Happy Days: David Ketchum also appeared in five episodes of Garry Marshall's iconic 1970s family sitcom Happy Days on ABC. Like The Andy Griffith Show, the late comedian played three different characters across five episodes, namely Coach Pelino, Donald Hedges, and Lt. Col. Blinicky.

4) That Girl: A forerunner to The Mary Tyler Moore Show, That Girl is another iconic ABC sitcom, starring Marlo Thomas as Anne Marie, an aspiring actress. Ketchum appeared in a total of three episodes in Seasons 3, 4, and 5, respectively, again playing different characters of Harry and Jack Packard.

5) The Courtship of Eddie's Father: This Emmy-nominated ABC sitcom, based on Mark Toby's novel and film of the same name, is another title that was graced by David Ketchum's presence in 1969. Ketchum played the character of Joe Kelly across three episodes and appeared in Seasons 1 and 2 of the sitcom.

6) Green Acres: David Ketchum also appeared in two episodes of this CBS's 1965 absurdist sitcom, which was developed as a sister show to Petticoat Junction. Ketchum appeared as a photographer and a character named Harvey Schmidlapp in Seasons 16 and 2, respectively.

7) The Odd Couple: The beloved sitcom, based on a play written by Neil Simon, has been adapted into multiple TV shows and movies. However, this 1970s ABC sitcom is one of the most popular re-iterations that starred the late comedian in two episodes, Seasons 1 and 2.

8) Mork & Mindy: While many would not remember, David Ketchum appeared as a salesman in this popular science fiction sitcom from the 1970s, which was developed as a spin-off of Happy Days. The ABC sitcom starred the late actor Robin Williams in the titular role of an extraterrestrial, Mork.

Some other sitcoms that featured the late comedian in uncredited or minor appearances are Maude, Alice, Thicker Than Water, and The Partridge Family.

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