Gordon Jump

Alexander Gordon Jump (April 1, 1932 – September 22, 2003) was an American actor best known for playing Arthur "Big Guy" Carlson in the series ''WKRP in Cincinnati'' (1978–1982); he reprised the role in its spinoff ''The New WKRP in Cincinnati'' (1991–1993). He also played Chief Tinkler in the sitcom ''Soap'' (1977–1978) and Mr. Horton on a two-part episode of the sitcom ''Diff'rent Strokes'' (1983). He appeared in Maytag commercials as the "Maytag repairman" from 1989 until he retired in 2003. Provided by Wikipedia