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Bob Erickson on Lassie
De Mave joined Lassie in 1968 as Forest Ranger Bob Erickson, a role that made him familiar to generations of viewers. The obituary account identifies the character and his arrival on the series; Legacy’s obituary summary also notes his connection to the show.
A varied television career
De Mave appeared in a range of television dramas, comedies and soap operas. His selected credits included The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Days of Our Lives, The Bold and the Beautiful, Surfside 6, F Troop, The Fugitive, Marcus Welby, M.D., Loving and Daniel Boone.
His Mary Tyler Moore Show appearances
According to the obituary, De Mave appeared in the sitcom’s second episode as a man who accepted Rhoda’s invitation but arrived with his wife. He returned in a second-season episode. The Television Academy also lists the series among his credits.
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Films and commercial appearances
His film credits included Blindfold, 1776 and The Man Without a Face. The obituary also notes that during the 1970s he portrayed the Lone Ranger in Frito-Lay commercials and live events.
What was reported about his death
De Mave died in hospice care in Macon, Georgia, according to the obituary. The account, citing his friend Vickie Lovett, said he had suffered a heart attack on Thanksgiving Day before his death. That medical detail is attributed to Lovett through the obituary.
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Sources
- Television Academy, biographical record and selected credits.
- Yahoo obituary, career details and reported circumstances of his death.
- Legacy obituary summary, including the Lassie connection.
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