Jon Silo

Jon Silo was an Austrian-born American actor, comedian, and humorist. Over a career spanning more than four decades, he performed extensively on the Broadway stage and became a prolific character actor on classic American television. Later in life, following significant personal health challenges, he gained recognition for pioneering "Laugh Therapy" for rehabilitation patients at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

The Dick Van Dyke Show · S1, E11

The Meershatz Pipe

Rob fears he is no longer needed when his co-writers do a show without his help.
The Munsters · S2, E2

Herman, the Master Spy

When the Munster family goes to the ocean for a picnic, Herman decides to try out his diving equipment. The rest of the family is too busy with preparations for their to hear a news report that a Russian finishing vessel is anchored off the beach and that it is believed that it has been sent to spy on coastal defenses. Lily and Grandpa worry when Herman does not return for lunch.
The Dick Van Dyke Show · S2, E32

When a Bowling Pin Talks, Listen

Rob finds himself in hot water after inadvertently lifting a comedy idea from another show.
My Favorite Martian · S1, E8

The Awful Truth

Tim (Bill Bixby) is anxious to learn what it would like to be a Martian, so Uncle Martin (Ray Walson) gives Tim the power to read minds for a 24-hour period. Naturally, this special gift quickly backfires when Tim interviews Councilman Jack Gramby, a man who seems incapable of making up his mind--or giving a straight answer! (The Councilman is played by Alan Reed Sr., who at the time this episode was filmed was better known to TV fans as the voice of Fred Flintstone).
Mannix · S1, E19

You Can Get Killed Out There

Mannix quits Intertect when Wickersham accepts a case from a suspected gang boss and agrees to help a young woman instead. However, it turns out he may be working the same case.
My Favorite Martian · S3, E17

Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow

The unexplained presence of "Uncle" Martin jeopardizes Tim's claim to an inheritance.

Jon Silo

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