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Alex Karras

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Alex Karras Monologue - Saturday Night Live

 

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Alex Karras headed to Hall of Fame

 

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Emmanuel Lewis remembers Alex Karras aka George Papadopoulos

 

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Alex Karras: News Report of His Death - October 10, 2012

 

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Alex Karras selected to Pro Football Hall of Fame Centennial Class

Alexander George Karras was an American football player, professional wrestler, sportscaster, and actor. He was a four-time Pro Bowl player with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL), where he played from 1958 to 1970. As an actor, Karras played Mongo in the 1974 comedy film Blazing Saddles. He starred as Webster Long's adoptive father, George Papadopolis, in the ABC sitcom Webster (1983–1989) alongside his wife Susan Clark. Karras also had a prominent role in Victor/Victoria, starring Julie Andrews and James Garner. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.
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