... I can think of four really good ones, two of whom won supporting actor Emmys, and two who didn't.The role of Colonel Klink on Hogan's Heroes won Werner Klemperer (a Jew who fled from the Nazi's as a child) two Emmy awards and five nominations for best supporting actor. And Don Knotts won five Emmys for playing Barny Fife on The Andy Griffith Show.
But what about two great TV buffoons who were never or have never been recognized?
The late Larry Linville (who in "real life" cast members described as well-read and courteous) played Frank Burns on M*A*S*H for five seasons but never won an Emmy, and I don't think he was ever even nominated; Alan Alda, Loretta Switt, Harry Morgan and Gary Burghoff all won Emmys for M*A*S*H.
Rainn Wilson plays Dwight on The Office. His performance is a mix of scripted material and what I'm sure is some improv. It's Emmy-nomination worthy.
Dwight Schrute and Frank Burns are characters that will be remembered 25 years from now. Can the same can be said about some of the performances nominated in their place?
No doubt about it: These four buffoons glow.
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