Following his "WKRP" success, Howard Hesseman went on to take a starring role on "Head of the Class" for four years, playing an unemployed actor who takes a teaching job to pay the bills. His other television credits include "One Day at a Time," "Dragnet," "The Bob Newhart Show," and "That 70s Show," as well as a short-lived revival called "The New WKRP in Cincinnati," per The Hollywood Reporter. On-screen, he appeared in films such as "Shampoo," and one of his standout parts was a cameo in "This Is Spinal Tap" as Terry Ladd, a rocker who achieved far more success than the hard-luck titular British band. Hesseman's last film credit was in 2018's "Dirty Money," playing the character Big Oil.
Hesseman's steady work paid off handsomely. At the time of his death, he had a net worth of $5 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. His wealth no doubt reflected a frugal lifestyle; back in 1979, at the height of his "WKRP" success, he was still living in "a rented Hollywood bungalow" and collecting Buddha statues.
Hesseman is survived by his wife, Caroline Ducrocq, a Paris-born actress and acting coach; together since 1982, they were wed seven years later. In July 2021, to celebrate their anniversary, they renewed their vows. "32 years later I said YES again," she posted on her Instagram feed. The couple has three godchildren, Grace, Hamish, and Chet.
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