Bob Fraser: podcast appearances and interviews

Bob Fraser was an American television producer, writer, and actor known for his role on the TV show Benson, where he played state senator Tyler for six seasons. In addition to acting, Fraser served as a story editor, writer, and producer for the series. In 1987, Fraser and Rob Dames formed their own production company, Dames-Fraser Productions, and aligned with Paramount Television. Their company produced the syndicated sitcom Marblehead Manor, which Fraser appeared in as part of the cast. The show aired on NBC's owned-and-operated stations as part of a programming scheme aimed at attracting viewers to the network's prime-time lineup, but it lasted only one season. Following the failure of Marblehead Manor and other sitcoms, Fraser created the game show Wipeout, which debuted in September 1988 with Peter Tomarken as host. The show was canceled after one season, leading Fraser and Dames to dissolve their partnership and production company. Later, Fraser and Dames served as supervising producers on the television series Full House and worked on other television projects and specials. Bob Fraser passed away on July 12, 2011, at the age of 66, after battling cancer.