# Who are our current "Abe Vigodas"? (people you might be surprised to learn are still alive)

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**Category:** Cafe Society\
**Tags:** actor-characters\
**Created:** [September 7, 2020, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-our-current-abe-vigodas-people-you-might-be-surprised-to-learn-are-still-alive/919985 "2020-09-07T01:18:04Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 4, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-our-current-abe-vigodas-people-you-might-be-surprised-to-learn-are-still-alive/919985/1187 "2026-01-04T18:37:53Z")

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[Tom Bodett sues and settles with Motel Six](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-bodett-sues-and-settles-with-motel-six/1026323)

I had no idea Tom Bodett was still alive until I saw this thread today…

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