On the Air (1992) featured a cast of 27 tracked actors. Of these, 9 (47%) are still alive today and 10 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Anne Bloom, age 79. This TV series starred Ian Buchanan and Marla Rubinoff.
47% still with us· verified cast33% of full cast · incl. 8 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 47% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 73.7 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast27 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1992 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ian Buchanan Lester Guy | Lester Guy | Living | 16/06/1957 | 69 | — | 35 |
 Marla Rubinoff Betty Hudson | Betty Hudson | Living | 08/02/1967 | 59 | — | 25 |
Nancye Ferguson Ruth Trueworthy | Ruth Trueworthy | Living | 30/09/1954 | 71 | — | 38 |
 Miguel Ferrer Bud Budwaller | Bud Budwaller | Deceased | 07/02/1955 | 61 | 19/01/2017 | 37 |
 Marvin Kaplan Dwight McGonigle | Dwight McGonigle | Deceased | 24/01/1927 | 89 | 25/08/2016 | 65 |
 Tracey Walter 'Blinky' Watts | 'Blinky' Watts | Living | 25/11/1947 | 78 | — | 45 |
 David L. Lander Valdja Gochktch | Valdja Gochktch | Deceased | 22/06/1947 | 73 | 04/12/2020 | 45 |
 Gary Grossman Bert Schein | Bert Schein | Living | 01/12/1950 | 75 | — | 42 |
 Kim McGuire Nicole Thorne | Nicole Thorne | Deceased | 01/12/1955 | 60 | 14/09/2016 | 37 |
Buddy Douglas Buddy Morris / Phillip Morris Messenger | Buddy Morris / Phillip Morris Messenger | Deceased | 05/10/1929 | 70 | 20/01/2000 | 63 |
Raymond Friend Hurry Up Twin | Hurry Up Twin | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Raleigh Friend Hurry Up Twin | Hurry Up Twin | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Irwin Keyes Shorty the Stagehand | Shorty the Stagehand | Deceased | 16/03/1952 | 63 | 08/07/2015 | 40 |
Everett Greenbaum Announcer | Announcer | Deceased | 20/12/1919 | 79 | 11/07/1999 | 73 |
| Deceased | 02/09/1934 | 83 | 08/04/2018 | 58 | ||
 Vanessa Angel Chorus Girl | Chorus Girl | Living | 10/11/1966 | 59 | — | 26 |
| Living | 18/04/1947 | 79 | — | 45 | ||
 Angelo Badalamenti Piano Player | Piano Player | Deceased | 23/03/1937 | 85 | 11/12/2022 | 55 |
Dorsay Alavi Chorus Girl | Chorus Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Reo Danzelle Chorus Girl | Chorus Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Carolyn Lowery Chorus Girl | Chorus Girl | Living | — | — | — | — |
Bruce Grossberg Control Booth Technician | Control Booth Technician | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Susan Russell Announcer's Assistant | Announcer's Assistant | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Walter Robles Flying Stagehand | Flying Stagehand | Deceased | 08/04/1938 | 88 | — | 54 |
 Cie Allman Marina (uncredited) | Marina (uncredited) | Living | 16/03/1967 | 59 | — | 25 |
 Keith Brunsmann Extra (uncredited) | Extra (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
John Sclimenti Bass Player (uncredited) | Bass Player (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
