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known for his role as the "Maytag Repairman" in commercials for Maytag brand appliances, from 1989 until his retirement from the role in July 2003.

He is also well-known as the clueless radio station manager Arthur "Big Guy" Carlson in the TV series WKRP in Cincinnati and the incompetent "Piece of Chalief Tinkler" in the sitcom Soap.
 

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    Name Gordon Jump
    (Gordon Alexander Jump)
    Other Name(s) Arthur Carlson
    Big Guy
    Ol` Lonely
    Build Large
    Hair Color Grey
    Date of Birth April 11932
    Birthplace Centerville, OH
    Star Sign Aries
    Died September 222003 (Aged 71)
    Location of Death Coto de Caza, CA
    Cause of Death Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Nationality American
    Ethnicity White
    Religion Mormon
    University Journalism, Kansas State University (1957)
    Occupation Actor
    Celebrity Index Go
    Claim to Fame WKRP in Cincinnati

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  • Attended college at Kansas State University.
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  • Was the third actor to play the part of "Ol' Lonely", replacing longtime actor Jesse White and original actor Tom Pedi.
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  • He has four daughters, Cynthia, Kiva, Maggi Jo, and Laura, and one son, Chris.
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  • Was the Maytag repair man in the Maytag appliance commercials and in the company's brochures.
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  • Was a children's television show host, "WIB the Clown", on WIBW in Topeka, Kansas.
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  • Because he was its spokesperson, Maytag customers would ask him for help with their appliances.
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  • Daughter is actress Cynthia Jump.
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