Four-time Emmy award-winning comedian Fred Willard, who appeared in films including 'Anchorman' and 'This is Spinal Tap', dies aged 86
Modern audiences knew Willard as the TV father of actor Ty Burrell's character Phil Dunphy on ABC's hit sitcom "Modern Family."
Earlier audiences encountered him as Jerry Hubbard, sidekick to actor Martin Mull in the 70's talk show spoof "Fernwood Tonight."His initial work included a production of "Desperate Hours" at a local YMCA, where he worked with future comedy partner Vic Grecco. The comedy duo found some success touring and made appearances on "The Dean Martin Show," "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour," and "The Tonight Show.
He was cast as a sportscaster in the television series "Back to You," which premiered on the Fox Network in 2007.
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