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Marjorie Armstrong Post (November 4, 1950 – August 7, 2021), known professionally as Markie Post, was an American actress. Her best known roles include bail bondswoman Terri Michaels in The Fall Guy on ABC from 1982 to 1985; public defender Christine Sullivan on the NBC sitcom Night Court from 1985 to 1992; Georgie Anne Lahti Hartman on the CBS sitcom Hearts Afire from 1992 to 1995; and Barbara ‘Bunny’ Fletcher, the mother of Detective Erin Lindsay (Sophia Bush), on the NBC drama series Chicago P.D. from 2014 to 2017.
Key Information
Early life
[edit]Post was born in Palo Alto, California, on November 4, 1950.[1][2] Her father, Richard F. Post, worked as a physicist; her mother, Marylee (Armstrong) Post, was a poet.[3] The second of the couple's three children, she and her two siblings were raised in Stanford and Walnut Creek. She attended Las Lomas High School where she was a cheerleader. Post then attended Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, and briefly attended Pomona College in California before returning to Lewis & Clark to earn her Bachelor of Arts degree.[4]
Career
[edit]Prior to acting, Post worked in the production staff on several game shows. She began her career with the production crew of the Tom Kennedy version of Split Second.[2] She also served as associate producer of CBS's Double Dare and as a card dealer on NBC's Card Sharks. Later, after achieving fame as an actress, she played various game shows as a celebrity guest, including The Match Game-Hollywood Squares Hour, Super Password, The (New) $25,000 Pyramid, and The $100,000 Pyramid. She helped a contestant win the $100,000 grand prize in a November 1987 tournament episode of The $100,000 Pyramid.
Post's early acting credits include a 1979 appearance as a red spandex wearing femme fatale in the science-fiction series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. She also appeared on a 1979 episode of the detective show Barnaby Jones, on a 1980 episode of Eight is Enough, the pilot episode of Simon & Simon in 1981, the season two premiere of The Greatest American Hero, two episodes of The A-Team (as two different characters: the 1983 episode "The Only Church in Town" and the 1984 episode "Hot Styles"), and a guest spot on the popular ABC Saturday night romance drama The Love Boat. She appeared as Diane Chambers' best friend in the sitcom Cheers, before eventually becoming a regular on the ABC action drama The Fall Guy.[5] She left The Fall Guy, for her most popular role as Christine Sullivan, the tightly wound public defender on the NBC TV comedy series Night Court; the character was the foil to John Laroquette's misogynistic assistant district attorney, Dan Fielding, and the eventual love interest for Judge Harry Stone (Harry Anderson). She remained with the show from the third season until the end in 1992.[6] She played Georgie Anne Lahti Hartman on the comedy series Hearts Afire, co-starring John Ritter.[7][8] Post also had recurring guest-star roles on The District and on Scrubs as the mother of Dr. Elliot Reid.[8]
Her film credits include There's Something About Mary (1998), in which Post played Mary's mother.[9] She played a call girl and dominatrix in the 1988 TV movie Tricks of the Trade opposite Cindy Williams, and a singer in Glitz with Jimmy Smits, based on the novel by Elmore Leonard.[10] She also had a starring role in NBC's 1995 movie Visitors in the Night.[11] She appeared as reporter Christine Merriweather in the 2007 improvisational comedy film (released in 2017) Cook Off!. She appeared in the 30 Rock episode "The One with the Cast of Night Court" playing herself when Harry Anderson, Charles Robinson, and she staged a mock reunion of the Night Court cast.[12]
Post was the voice of June Darby on the animated robot superhero TV series Transformers: Prime. She appeared as recurring character Barbara 'Bunny' Fletcher in the first four seasons of Chicago P.D.[13]
Personal life
[edit]From 1971 to 1972, Post was married to Stephen Knox, whom she met at Lewis & Clark College.[4][14] She later married actor and writer Michael A. Ross, with whom she had two daughters.[15][16]
Death
[edit]Post died at the age of 70 at her home in Los Angeles, on August 7, 2021; she had been suffering from cancer.[2][17][18]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Gangster Wars[19] | Chris Brennan | Film debut |
| 1998 | There's Something About Mary[20][21] | Sheila Jensen | |
| 2007 | Cook Off![22][23] | Christine Merriweather | Released in 2017 |
| 2014 | Muffin Top: A Love Story[20] | Linda | |
| 2017 | Sweet Sweet Summertime[20] | Lila Burns | |
| 2017 | Camp Cool Kids[20][22] | Euginia | |
| 2018 | Keep the Gaslight Burning[22] | Mrs. Maxwell | Short film |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Frankie and Annette: The Second Time Around | Denise | TV movie |
| 1979 | CHiPs[20][22] | Roberta | Episode: "Rally 'Round the Bank" |
| 1979 | Barnaby Jones[20] | Linda Woods | Episode: "Master of Deception" |
| 1979 | The Incredible Hulk[20][22] | Pamela Norris | Episode: "The Confession" |
| 1979 | The Lazarus Syndrome[24] | Lauren Place | Episode: "A Brutal Assault" |
| 1979 | Buck Rogers in the 25th Century[24] | Joella Cameron | 2 episodes |
| 1979 | Hart to Hart[20] | Sandy | Episode: "Cop Out" |
| 1980 | B.J. and the Bear[20] | Valerie Wood | Episode: "Siege" |
| 1980 | House Calls[22] | Linda | Episode: "A Slight Case of Quarantine" |
| 1980 | Eight Is Enough[20][22] | Kerry | Episode: "The Commitment" |
| 1980 | Semi-Tough[20] | Barbara Jane Bookman | 4 episodes |
| 1981 | The Gangster Chronicles[25] | Chris Brennan | Television Miniseries; 13 episodes |
| 1981 | The Greatest American Hero[20] | Deborah Dante | Episode: "The Two-Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Fast Ball" |
| 1981 | Simon & Simon[20][22] | Carolyn Perry | Episode: "Details at Eleven" |
| 1981 | McClain's Law[26] | Linda Smith | Episode: "Requiem for a Narc" |
| 1982 | Massarati and the Brain[20][22] | Julie Ramsdell | Television movie |
| 1982 | Not Just Another Affair[20][22] | Jan Thacker | Television movie |
| 1982–1983 | The Love Boat[22] | Doris Holden/Dee Dee/Donna Baker | 2 episodes |
| 1982–1985 | The Fall Guy[20][22] | Terri Michaels | Series regular; 64 episodes (1982–1985) |
| 1983 | Six Pack[27] | Sally Leadbetter | Television movie |
| 1983 | Matt Houston[28] | Courtney Garner | Episode: "A Novel Way to Die" |
| 1983 | Cheers[20][22] | Heather Landon | Episode: "Just Three Friends" |
| 1983 | The Match Game-Hollywood Squares Hour[29] | Herself | 5 episodes |
| 1983–1984 | Fantasy Island[20] | Amy Marshall/Doreen Murphy | 2 episodes |
| 1983-1984 | The A-Team[20][22] | Rina/Leslie Becktall/Sister Teresa | 2 episodes |
| 1983-1988 | The New $25,000 Pyramid[29] | Herself | Recurring role; 80 episodes |
| 1984 | Glitter[22] | Barbara Nelson | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 1984 | Scene of the Crime[22] | Courtney Hollander | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 1984–1985 | Hotel[20] | Anne Crowley/Jill Stanton | 2 episodes |
| 1984–1992 | Night Court[20][22] | Christine Sullivan | Guest appearance in season 2, "Daddy for the Defense"; Series regular as of Season 3; 159 episodes |
| 1985 | The $25,000 Pyramid[25][29] | Herself | 5 episodes |
| 1985–1987 | Super Password[20] | Herself | Recurring role; 20 episodes |
| 1986 | Triplecross[20][22] | Delia Langtree | Television movie |
| 1988 | Glitz[20][22] | Linda Moon | Television movie |
| 1988 | Tricks of the Trade[20][22] | Marla | Television movie |
| 1991 | Rockin' Through the Decades | Herself | Television special |
| 1991 | Stranger at My Door[20][22] | Sharon Dancey | Television movie |
| 1992–1995 | Hearts Afire[20][22] | Georgie Anne Lahti Hartman | Series regular; 54 episodes |
| 1993 | Beyond Suspicion[20][22] | Joyce | Television movie |
| 1994 | Someone She Knows[20][22] | Laurie Philips | Television movie |
| 1995 | VR.5[30] | Alexis Miller | Episode: "The Many Faces of Alex" |
| 1995 | Visitors of the Night[20][22] | Judith English | Television movie |
| 1996 | Chasing the Dragon[20][22] | Gwen Kessler | Television movie |
| 1996 | Dave's World[20] | Lisa McCauley | Episode: "Falling" |
| 1997 | Dog's Best Friend[22] | Horse | Television movie; voice role |
| 1997 | Survival on the Mountain[20][22] | Amy Hoffman | Television movie |
| 1998 | I've Been Waiting for You[20][22] | Rosemary Zoltanne | Television movie |
| 1999-2000 | Odd Man Out[20][22] | Julia Whitney | Series regular; 13 episodes |
| 2000 | Twice in a Lifetime[20] | Nancy Waldron/Peggy McIntrye | Episode: "It's a Hard Knock Life" |
| 2000 | Hollywood Squares[31] | Herself | 5 episodes |
| 2001 | Till Dad Do Us Part[20][22] | Virginia Corbett | Television movie |
| 2001 | Late Boomers[32] | unknown | Television movie |
| 2002–2006 | Scrubs[18][20][22] | Lily Reid | 3 episodes |
| 2003–2004 | The District[20] | Audrey Livingston/Simone Fairgate/Audrey Livermore | 2 episodes |
| 2006 | Ghost Whisperer[20][22] | Diana Lassiter | Episode: "The Woman of His Dreams" |
| 2007 | Holiday in Handcuffs[20][22] | Katherine Chandler | Television movie |
| 2008 | 30 Rock[20][22] | Herself | Episode: "The One with the Cast of Night Court" |
| 2010 | Backyard Wedding[20][22] | Aunt Addie | Television movie |
| 2010–2013 | Transformers Prime[20][22] | June Darby | Series regular; 15 episodes; Voice role |
| 2011 | Man Up[20][22] | Linda | Episode: "Acceptance" |
| 2013 | Christmas on the Bayou[20][22] | Lilly | Television movie |
| 2014–2017 | Chicago P.D.[24] | Barbara "Bunny" Fletcher | Recurring role; 18 episodes |
| 2017 | The Joneses Unplugged[20][22] | Tawney | Television movie |
| 2017 | Four Christmases and a Wedding[20][22] | Anna Taylor | Television movie |
| 2018 | Santa Clarita Diet[24] | Becky | Episode: "Coyote in Yoga Pants" |
| 2018–2019 | The Kids Are Alright[20][22] | Helen Portollo | 4 episodes |
| 2019 | Soundtrack[19] | Mrs. Kassem | Episode: "Track 2: Joanna and Nellie" |
| 2019 | Christmas Reservations[20][22] | Tay Griffin | Television movie |
Awards and nominations
[edit]- 1994 CableACE Award for Children's Program Special - 6 and Young (Presidential Inaugural Celebration for Children) – Won[33][34]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Almanac". United Press International. November 4, 2009.
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- ^ a b Grant, James. "Though She Plays a Lawyer on Night Court, Markie Post Can't Help Feeling Guilty". People. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
- ^ "'Fall Guy' stunt crash hurts nine". The Free Lance-Star. Associated Press. April 30, 1983.
- ^ Carman, Jay (June 5, 1986). "Markie Post likes being the 'Night Court' jester". Kentucky New Era.
- ^ Moore, Frazier (April 2, 1994). "Can you beat that? 'Hearts Afire' is back". The Tuscaloosa News. Associated Press.
- ^ a b "TV Topics". The Day. Associated Press. March 21, 2002.
- ^ Maslin, Janet (July 15, 1998). "There's Something About Mary (1998)". The New York Times.
- ^ "Markie Post wants to do more movies". Ocala Star-Banner. October 20, 1988.
- ^ Bianculli, David (November 27, 1995). "Post, great FX light up NBC's 'Night Visitors'". Daily News. New York.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Labrecque, Jeff (November 14, 2008). "'30 Rock': The Mad Hatter". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on November 20, 2008.
- ^ Stanhope, Kate. "Sophia Bush Leaving 'Chicago P.D.' After Four Seasons," The Hollywood Reporter, Thursday, May 25, 2017. Retrieved July 25, 2020
- ^ Bandyopadhyay, Alakananda (August 8, 2021). "Who is Markie Post's husband? Michael Ross thought wife was a 'huge phony' when they first met". meaww.com. Raptive. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
- ^ "Markie Post as Aunt Addie on Backyard Wedding | Hallmark Channel". Archived from the original on July 6, 2015. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
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- ^ "Markie Post, 'Night Court' actress, dies at 70". Archived from the original on August 8, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
- ^ a b "Markie Post Dies: Actress Known For Night Court, The Fall Guy & More Was 70". Deadline. August 8, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
- ^ a b Littleton, Cynthia (August 8, 2021). "Markie Post, Plucky TV Favorite Who Became a Star on 'Night Court,' Dies at 70". Variety. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax "Markie Post". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ "Markie Post". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on August 9, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq "Markie Post List of Movies and TV Shows". TV Guide. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ "Markie Post – Filmography". Turner Classic Movies. Archived from the original on December 8, 2018. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Butler, Karen (August 8, 2021). "'Night Court,' 'Hearts Afire' star Markie Post dead at 70". United Press International. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ a b Berman, Marc (August 8, 2021). "'Night Court' Star Markie Post Dies At 70". Forbes. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ TV Guide. Vol. 30. Triangle Publications. 1982. p. 22.
- ^ Terrace, Vincent (January 17, 2020). Encyclopedia of Television Pilots: 2,470 Films Broadcast 1937–2019 (2nd ed.). McFarland. p. 227. ISBN 9781476638102.
- ^ "TV listings". Detroit Free Press. March 12, 2000. p. 249. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ a b c Hirwani, Peony (August 8, 2021). "Markie Post death: Night Court actress dies of cancer at 70". The Independent. London. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ Garcia, Frank; Phillips, Mark (September 27, 2013). Science Fiction Television Series, 1990–2004: Histories, Casts and Credits for 58 Shows. McFarland. p. 361. ISBN 9780786491834.
- ^ Kreps, Daniel (August 8, 2021). "Markie Post, 'Night Court' Actress, Dead at 70". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ "UPN pulls 'All Souls' after just two shows". Chicago Tribune. April 30, 2001. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ "Markie Post as Aunt Addie on Backyard Wedding". Hallmark Drama. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ "Markie Post". Retrieved August 10, 2021 – via Google Sites.
External links
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- Markie Post at IMDb
- Markie Post at the TCM Movie Database (archived)
- Markie Post at Rotten Tomatoes
- Markie Post at TV Guide
Markie Post
View on GrokipediaEarly life and education
Family and childhood
Markie Post was born Marjorie Armstrong Post on November 4, 1950, in Palo Alto, California.[1] She was the daughter of nuclear physicist Richard F. Post, who worked at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and Marylee (Armstrong) Post, a poet.[4][5] As the youngest of three children, Post grew up with older brothers Stephen and Rodney.[4] Her family initially resided in Stanford, California, before relocating to Walnut Creek, California, where she spent much of her childhood.[6] Post attended Las Lomas High School in Walnut Creek, where she participated as a cheerleader.[7]Education
Post graduated from Las Lomas High School in Walnut Creek, California, where she served as a cheerleader.[8] Following high school, she briefly attended Pomona College in Claremont, California.[9] Post subsequently transferred to Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, a liberal arts institution, from which she graduated in 1972 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.[9][10]Career
Early career
Markie Post entered the entertainment industry in the early 1970s, initially working behind the scenes in television production on game shows. She began as a researcher and production assistant on the Tom Kennedy-hosted version of Split Second in 1972.[3] Her experience in the field grew when she served as associate producer on Double Dare, hosted by Alex Trebek, during its run from 1976 to 1977.[11] These roles provided her with foundational knowledge of television operations and a network of industry contacts. Post's early on-camera appearances came in the late 1970s as she stepped in front of the lens on game shows, building visibility while honing her performance skills. She worked as a card dealer and model on NBC's Card Sharks from 1978 to 1981, contributing to the show's interactive format where contestants predicted card values.[12] She later appeared on the revival The New Card Sharks in 1986, further showcasing her poise in live television settings.[13] In the late 1970s, Post shifted focus toward acting auditions, leveraging her production background to pursue on-screen opportunities beyond game shows. This transition culminated in her film acting debut as Chris Brennan in the 1981 crime drama Gangster Wars, a role that marked her entry into narrative storytelling.[14]Television roles
Post's breakthrough in television came with her role as the resourceful bail bondswoman Terri Michaels in the action-comedy series The Fall Guy, where she appeared as a series regular from 1982 to 1985 across 65 episodes.[15] This part marked her first major starring role on a prime-time network show, showcasing her comedic timing and ability to hold her own alongside Lee Majors and Heather Thomas in high-stakes stunt-filled adventures.[16] She achieved widespread recognition for her iconic portrayal of public defender Christine Sullivan on the NBC sitcom Night Court from 1984 to 1992, appearing in 159 episodes.[17] Initially introduced as a guest in the second season finale, Sullivan's character evolved into a permanent fixture starting in the third season, providing a grounded, principled counterpoint to the courtroom's eccentric ensemble and contributing to the show's enduring appeal through her romantic entanglements and professional growth.[18] Post's performance as the straight-laced yet resilient attorney became a cornerstone of the series' dynamic, blending humor with heartfelt moments that highlighted her versatility in ensemble comedy. Following Night Court, Post took on the lead role of sharp-witted journalist Georgie Anne Lahti Hartman in the CBS political sitcom Hearts Afire from 1992 to 1995, starring in all 57 episodes opposite John Ritter as her on-screen husband.[19] The series followed the couple's romantic and professional lives in a Washington, D.C., boarding house, allowing Post to explore a more sophisticated comedic style amid satirical takes on politics and relationships.[20] Later in her career, Post had a recurring role as Barbara "Bunny" Fletcher, the troubled mother of Detective Erin Lindsay, on the NBC procedural Chicago P.D. from 2014 to 2017, appearing in 18 episodes.[21] This character added emotional depth to the series through her complex, often antagonistic family ties.[3] Among her other notable television appearances, Post guest-starred on The A-Team in 1983 and starred in TV movies such as Tricks of the Trade (1988), where she played a call girl uncovering a murder plot, and Visitors of the Night (1995), a sci-fi thriller about alien abductions.[22] Despite her cancer diagnosis in 2017, she continued working, with final guest roles including Nancy on Last Man Standing (2018–2019) and Mrs. Wroblewski on The Kids Are Alright (2019). Her television career spanned from 1978, with early on-camera work as a card dealer on Card Sharks, to 2019, encompassing a range of genres from sitcoms to dramas.[11]Film and other roles
Post's most notable film role came in the 1998 comedy There's Something About Mary, where she portrayed Sheila Jensen, the mother of the titular character played by Cameron Diaz, showcasing her knack for dry humor and supportive maternal figures in ensemble casts.[23] The film, directed by the Farrelly brothers, became a box office success, grossing over $369 million worldwide and highlighting Post's ability to deliver comedic timing in a high-profile Hollywood production.[24] Beyond that standout performance, Post appeared in several independent and direct-to-video films later in her career. In the 2007 mockumentary Cook-Off!, she played Christine Merriweather, a contestant in a national cooking competition, contributing to the film's satirical take on competitive baking culture. She followed with supporting roles in Muffin Top: A Love Story (2014) as Linda, a friend offering comic relief in a tale of body image and romance, and Camp Cool Kids (2017) as Euginia, a camp counselor in this family-oriented adventure about overcoming fears.[25] These post-2000 indie projects emphasized her versatility in lighter, character-driven narratives outside mainstream television. In voice acting, Post's primary contribution was as June Darby, the resilient mother of protagonist Jack Darby, in the animated series Transformers: Prime from 2010 to 2013, voicing the character across multiple episodes and bringing warmth to the sci-fi action genre.[26] While limited documentation exists for theater or radio work, her film and voice contributions rounded out a career centered on relatable, humorous portrayals.[27]Personal life
Marriages
Markie Post's first marriage was to Stephen Knox, a fellow actor she met while attending Lewis & Clark College.[28][29] They wed in 1971, but the union was short-lived and ended in divorce the following year.[28][29] Nearly a decade later, Post met television producer and writer Michael A. Ross through industry connections in an acting class in 1980 during her early career in Los Angeles.[30] The couple married on February 7, 1982, and their partnership endured for nearly 39 years until Post's death in 2021.[31][32] Post and Ross occasionally collaborated professionally on television projects, blending their personal and creative lives.[28]Family
Markie Post had two daughters from her second marriage to Michael A. Ross: Kate Armstrong Ross, born June 16, 1987, who pursued a career as an actress and writer, and Daisy Ross (now Daisy Schoenborn), born March 30, 1990, who is a mother of one child (as of 2021).[30][33] Post shared a close and supportive bond with her daughters, frequently appearing with them at public events like film premieres, which highlighted their family unity amid her busy acting schedule.[34] In a personal tribute after Post's death, Kate described her mother as her "hero" and "north star," emphasizing the profound influence and emotional support Post provided throughout their lives.[35] As the middle child in her family, Post grew up with an older brother, Stephen "Steve" Post, and a younger brother, Rodney Post.[36][9] Post and her family made their home in Toluca Lake, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, where they resided in a custom-built four-bedroom house modeled after historic Southern plantation styles, a move aligned with her relocation to the area to advance her television career.[37][38]Death and legacy
Illness and death
In 2017, Markie Post was diagnosed with cancer, which she battled privately for nearly four years while continuing her acting career and undergoing chemotherapy treatments.[1] Her family stated that she was determined to make the treatments her "side job," which did not interfere with her professional commitments.[39] Post died on August 7, 2021, at her home in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 70, from complications related to the cancer.[40] Her family announced the news publicly that evening, stating, "With great sadness, the family of actress Markie Post tonight shares her passing after a three year, ten month battle with cancer," and praised her for her kindness, love of family, and forgiveness.[39] The specific type of cancer was not publicly disclosed.[41] Funeral arrangements were kept private, with Post cremated and her ashes given to family members.[42]Legacy
Markie Post's portrayal of public defender Christine Sullivan on Night Court (1984–1992) contributed to the show's nine-season run and enduring popularity as a 1980s sitcom.[1] Her character provided a grounded presence amid the courtroom's eccentric ensemble.[20] Upon Post's death in 2021, tributes poured in from her Night Court co-stars, underscoring her personal and professional impact. John Larroquette, who played Dan Fielding, described her as embodying grace, warmth, intelligence, compassion, optimism, empathy, humility, a deep love for family, impeccable comic timing, beauty, and an infectious laugh, expressing profound gratitude for her influence.[43] Marsha Warfield, who portrayed bailiff Roz Russell, shared her shock and devastation, calling Post "real, caring, and kind" while reflecting on their bond as castmates, co-workers, friends, and family.[43] Industry figures, including peers from her extensive television career, echoed these sentiments, celebrating her enduring warmth and talent. The 2023 revival of Night Court ran for three seasons, ending with its cancellation by NBC in May 2025.[44] It honored Post's legacy through dedicated episodes, particularly the Season 2 finale, which featured an emotional storyline resolving Dan Fielding's unresolved feelings for Christine Sullivan.[45] In the episode, Christine's sister Katie—played by Gigi Rice, who had previously acted alongside Post—appears at Roz's wedding, leading to a heartfelt confrontation where Fielding confesses his love and explains missing her funeral, a narrative arc developed with input from Post's widower to ensure authenticity.[45] Larroquette praised the tribute as "perfect," noting its natural integration.[46] Post's comedic legacy received prominent recognition in major obituaries, which highlighted her as a plucky and versatile performer who infused roles with resourcefulness and charm. Variety described her as a staple of television for over 40 years, emphasizing how her Night Court work brought heart and humor to the sitcom, making her a beloved fan favorite.[20] Similarly, The New York Times portrayed her as an effervescent actress whose naïve yet resilient public defender on Night Court showcased exceptional comedic timing and romantic appeal, solidifying her status as a fixture in 1980s comedy.[1] While Post's influence endures through fan discussions on platforms like social media and online forums, no formal scholarships, dedicated memorials, or organized fan communities have been widely established in her name as of November 2025, reflecting a gap in institutionalized posthumous recognition despite ongoing appreciation for her contributions.[47]Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Gangster Wars | Chris Brennan | |
| 1998 | There's Something About Mary | Sheila Jensen | Mary's mother [48] |
| 2007 | Cook-Off! | Christine Merriweather | Released 2017 |
| 2014 | Muffin Top: A Love Story | Linda | |
| 2017 | Sweet Sweet Summertime | Lila Burns | [49] |
| 2017 | Camp Cool Kids | Euginia |
Television
Markie Post began her television acting career with guest appearances in the late 1970s.[27]- Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979, 1 episode) as Joella Cameron[50]
- CHiPs (1979, 1 episode) as Bobbie Nelson[51]
- Barnaby Jones (1979, 1 episode) as Linda Woods[51]
- The Incredible Hulk (1979, 1 episode) as Pamela Morris[51]
- Eight Is Enough (1979, 1 episode) as Janet[51]
- The Lazarus Syndrome (1979, TV movie) as Linda[51]
- House Calls (1980, 1 episode) as Nancy[51]
- The White Shadow (1980, 1 episode) as Vicki[51]
- Semi-Tough (1980, 1 episode) as Stella[51]
- Simon & Simon (1981, 1 episode) as Diane Fowler[52]
- The Fall Guy (1982–1985, 64 episodes) as Terri Michaels[11]
- The A-Team (1983–1984, 2 episodes) as Leslie Becktall (1 episode) / Rina (1 episode)[51]
- Tricks of the Trade (1988, TV movie) as Melanie Ryan[53]
- Glitz (1988, TV movie) as Jackie[54]
- Night Court (1984–1992, 159 episodes) as Christine Sullivan[17]
- Hearts Afire (1992–1995, 70 episodes) as Georgie Anne Lahti Hartman[55]
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996, 1 episode) as Herself (archive footage)[27]
- Electra Woman and Dyna Girl (2001, TV short) as Electra Woman[56]
- Scrubs (2003–2009, 3 episodes) as Lily Reid[57]
- Holiday in Handcuffs (2007, TV movie) as Mable[58]
- Transformers: Prime (2010–2013, 65 episodes) as June Darby (voice)[59]
- Chicago P.D. (2014–2017, 8 episodes) as Barbara "Bunny" Fletcher[60]
- Four Christmases and a Wedding (2017, TV movie) as Anna Taylor[55]
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