Actor B In The Spirit Of Preservation Poem by Raj Dronamraju

I knew him from my childhood
He starred in a sitcom that didn't last long
Made many guest appearances on The Love Boat and Fantasy Island

His face is permanently branded on the small screen color TV my parents bought on layaway
Adjust the aerial for better reception
Pop culture sabretooth is just as dead

He will be remembered as interlocking piece of kickstarted memory
A running joke for snarky self-referential Generation X
A calming surprise when showing up unexpectedly on a vintage show you are watching

Season two
New earthtones for you
Corduroy renewal will do

"Hey, I know him" in familiarity shapes
Character actor companion but the name escapes
Frozen in time with canned laughter on pre-recorded tapes