RIP Jerry Fogel

1936-2019

Jerry Fogel was best remembered as the hapless Jerry Buell on TV’s “The Mothers-in-Law” (1967-69) produced by Desi Arnaz. 

Arnaz also appeared in several episodes alongside Fogel, playing matador Raphael Del Gado. Fogel was the last surviving principal cast member of “The Mothers-in-Law.”  

When the series was cancelled, Lucille Ball employed Fogel in an episode of “Here’s Lucy” titled “The Carters Meet Frankie Avalon” (HL S6;E11) in November 1973. Fogel played the emcee of a nightclub where Kim Carter and Avalon performed as Sonny and Cher.