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The comedic actor also appeared in The Longest Yard.
It was on the set ofGunsmokethat Hampton metBurt Reynolds, with whom he would work often from then on.
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Hampton and Reynolds co-starred in movies likeThe Longest Yard,W.W.
and the Dixie Dancekings, andHustle.
Hampton even directed Reynolds in several episodes of the CBS sitcomEvening Shade.
Hampton’s other memorable roles included inept bugler Pvt.
Fox’s werewolf father inTeen Wolf.
And Give Up Show Business?was just published in February.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made toThe Michael J.
