William Lanteau

William Lanteau played that small but great role of Charlie the Mailman in On Golden Pond from 1981 -1982. (you broke the screen door, Charlie.) Who can forget that powerful message about life? Bravo to Jane for buying the rights to the play with her Dad in mind. Henry Fonda's last

Re: William Lanteau

es of TAGS and I recognized William Lanteau--Ed Sawyer immediately! Does anyone know if he stayed around Mayberry? *** Evidently the movie was filmed about the time Lucy and Desi were getting divorced. As for Ed Sawyer, he apparently lived out his retirement in that town where Bob Newhar

William Lanteau later appearances

I  saw the string about William Lanteau, and wanted to remined the group  that our own Ed Sawyer was a Semi-regular on the series Newhart. That is the one where Bob Newhart owned an Inn and had colorful characters like the Darling-esq Larry, Daryl and Daryl.  William played a charactar named

The 'Stranger in Town' Ten Years Later (William Lanteau)

For a good look at Ed Sawyer (William Lanteau) ten years after he was in Mayberry, look at the 'Sanford and Son' episode 'Crossed Swords.' This is, incidentally, the first episode of 'Sanford and Son.' It was taped in late 1971. William Lanteau plays a clerk i