Martin Short, Adam Sandler, Paul Feig & More Remember ‘Freaks And Geeks’, ‘SCTV’ Star Joe Flaherty

No one could have played the role of Donald like Joe Flaherty did. His comedic delivery was perfect and his role alone made Happy Gilmore the classic it is today. He will be missed. Rest easy Joe pic.twitter.com/npdVOjQFpp

— Shooter McGavin (@ShooterMcGavin_) April 2, 2024

RIP to the great Joe Flaherty- Sctv was groundbreaking genius TV – he was in the best comedy that was ever aired in television – a worthy successor to the barriers Monty Python exploded – but in its own distinctive way – crazy original subversive silly absurdist wicked stuff… https://t.co/QaiCEa5Pb2

— John Cusack (@johncusack) April 2, 2024

RIP Joe Flaherty.

I  was lucky enough to work with him twice, on Innerspace and Runaway Daughters.  One of the nicest people in the biz. SCTV made me a fan for life.https://t.co/dwtWKDcdwn

— Joe Dante (@joe_dante) April 2, 2024

Very sad to hear that the wonderful Joe Flaherty has passed. I first saw him on stage at Chicago’s Second City. He was a major part of one of my favorite TV shows of all time, SCTV, and starred in Freaks and Geeks. He was an amazing talent- I wish I had the chance to meet him.

— Svengoolie (@Svengoolie) April 2, 2024

Joe Flaherty was kind enough to fish out his old costume and reprise Count Floyd for one last time on one of my MonsterVision episodes and he was hilarious. One of the nicest guys ever. R.I.P. pic.twitter.com/iMX7ij4Rze

— Joe Bob Briggs (@therealjoebob) April 2, 2024

I’ve spent the entire afternoon watching and reposting clips of Joe Flaherty. It’s strange to be made so sad while laughing so much. Thanks for stopping by the planet Joe.

— Dave Foley (@DaveSFoley) April 2, 2024

So sorry to hear about the loss of comedy legend Joe Flaherty today. One of my true heroes from @sctv Growing up watching him made me think about comedy in a completely different way. I was so lucky to get to work with him and spend time with him. In fact he was our first… pic.twitter.com/sbU5fa5ZFx

— Tom Green (@tomgreenlive) April 2, 2024

RIP Joe Flaherty. Lovely guy and good grief, he was funny.

— Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) April 2, 2024

#SCTV was easily one of the greatest sketch comedies in the history of television with some of the most brilliant comic actors ever assembled in one show. Thank you #JoeFlaherty– your legacy of laughs will last from here to eternity. #RIP pic.twitter.com/xANitEQr3c

— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) April 2, 2024

So sad to hear about dear Joe. He was my TV dad and a true comedy hero. Always happy to tell any story about your favorite SCTV sketch, he was just the greatest guy. I will truly miss him and always be grateful to have known him. Rest in comedy, Joe. https://t.co/lWrh3T8zC6

— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) April 2, 2024

Joe Flaherty played my dad in “The Wrong Guy.” I was so thrilled to be able to work with him. His performance was pitch perfect. A great comedian. Gone too soon. https://t.co/7qFnjGAoM1

— Jennifer Tilly (@JenniferTilly) April 2, 2024

Poor Count Floyd — never got to preview the awful movies he showed. Good god Joe Flaherty was to-the-core funny. https://t.co/oUNgPp1FnL

— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) April 2, 2024