What was the first name of the character Don Rickles played?
THIS site says it was OTTO.
However, THIS site says it was STEVE.
It’s been 27 years since the show went bye-bye, but for some reason OTTO stands out in my mind. Anyone remember for sure?
Google has 65 hits for “Otto Sharkey” “Don Rickles” and 31 hits for “Steve Sharkey” “Don Rickles”.
Not that that actually proves anything, but…
From the IMDB: C.P.O. Otto Sharkey
From TV Tome
http://www.tv.com/c.p.o.-sharkey/show/6986/cast.html
Don Rickles
Role: C.P.O. Steve Sharkey
After the golden era of Hollywood, one man is still living to tell his tales: Don Rickles. One of the most loved and respected talents in entertainment, Rickles got his start in the night clubs…
I watched this show for the short time it was on; I don’t remember the name being used. Could this be something that was in notes only and never aired on screen?
http://www.classictvhits.com/show.php?id=70 has Otto.
Jim