Bonners first credited function remained in the cult movie “Equinox,” in which he was credited by his birth name, Frank Boers, Jr., according to the Internet Movie Database.But he achieved his greatest popularity in 1978 for his function as the overconfident sales supervisor Herb Tarlek on WKRP. The show ran from 1978 until 1982. At the imaginary radio station, Tarlek was a sleazy-but-likeable salesperson, known for his cocky temperament and jocular relationship with his boss. His sense of fashion was even louder than the stations rock n roll playlist. Tarlek sparred with video jockey while using a seemingly endless supply of plaid sportscoats and wide neckties.”RIP My Great Friend!!” star Gary Sandy posted on Facebook on Thursday. On “WKRP,” Sandy played program director Andy Travis, another regular foil of Bonners character.Behind the scenes, Bonner established an interest in directing, working behind the camera on five episodes of “WKRP” prior to helming episodes of other programs, including “Just the Ten of United States” and “Saved by the Bell: The New Class,” in which he also acted on-camera. When the success of syndicated reruns of “WKRP” prompted producers to revive the series in 1991, Bonner signed back on as both an actor and director. “The New WKRP in Cincinnati” ran for two seasons.”He enjoyed his fans and was still signing sign requests up until the last couple of weeks of his disease. Thank you to all who followed his career,” Boers-Kort published on Facebook.