Richard Paul

Richard Paul (June 6, 1940 – December 25, 1998) was an American television and film actor. In addition to starring in the 1970s television sitcom Carter Country, he had recurring roles on the later series Murder, She Wrote and Full House. He portrayed Jerry Falwell Sr. in two separate productions after having playing a character based on Falwell for an episode of WKRP in Cincinnati. Early life Paul was born in Los Angeles, California. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in public affairs from Claremont Men's College and a Master of Arts degree in psychology from California State University, Los Angeles. He was nearing completion of a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Arizona in Tucson when abandoned his career as a therapist to become a full-time performer. Career From 1977 to 1979, Paul played Mayor Teddy Burnside in Carter Country. His famous catchphrase was "Handle it, Roy, handle it!". In 1980, he costarred in the ABC comedy One in a Million, which aired for only one season, and on an episode of M*A*S*H as Capt. Bill Bainbridge.