Tuesday, October 31, 2023

'Good Burger 2' to Pay Tribute to Original 'Good Burger' Actor Abe Vigoda

In a new behind-the-scenes video of the set of Good Burger 2, Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell have revealed that the highly anticipated sequel will pay a touching tribute to late actor Abe Vigoda, who portrayed Otis in the beloved original '90s movie.

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During the tour, Kenan and Kel take us into the Office of Good Burger, which includes a bunch of Easter Eggs from the first movie, including a Wall of Employees featuring a photo gallery of employees who have worked at the iconic restaurant. Among the framed photos is a picture of Otis (Vigoda), as well as Shar Jackson, who portrayed Monique.

Photo of Otis (Abe Vigoda) in 'Good Burger 2'

In the original Good Burger 2, Otis was the crotchety old dude that everyone knew and loved who made the French Fries, and was wrongfully committed to Demented Hills along with Ed and Dexter Reed, by Mondo Burger's boss Kurt Bozwell. Otis was also the character who delivered one of the film's most ~iconic~ lines: "Do you think you can get me to a hospital? I think I broke my ass."

Sadly, Otis' actor Abe Vigoda passed away in January 2016 aged 94 from old age, so it's a sweet touch for the sequel to remember the late actor.

When Vigoda passed, his daughter, Carol Vigoda Fuchs, described the actor as a non-judgmental man who would stop to shake the hands of homeless people who recognized him, Vigoda was also a beloved character actor famous for notable characters he portrayed throughout his decades-long career. In addition to Good Burger, he also featured in roles such as Salvatore 'Sal' Tessio in The Godfather franchise, Detective Phil Fish on Barney Miller and the grandpa in Look Who's Talking.



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Originally published: October 31, 2023.

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