Molinaro died in a California hospital. A file photo shows Al Molinaro as his best known character – Big Al Delvecchio, the owner of Arnold’s diner on TV’s ‘Happy Days.” The actor ...

GLENDALE, Calif. - Al Molinaro, the loveable character actor with the hangdog face who was known to millions of TV viewers for playing Murray the cop on "The Odd Couple" and malt shop owner Al ...

GLENDALE, Calif. -- Al Molinaro, the loveable character actor with the hangdog face who was known to millions of TV viewers for playing Murray the cop on "The Odd Couple" and malt shop owner Al ...

Molinaro had a similarly goofy but endearing role as diner owner Al Delvecchio on “Happy Days.” He replaced Pat Morita in 1976 — the same season it was TV’s most-watched show.

Actor Al Molinaro points to a plastic duck on his head, while promoting a fund-raising event in his hometown of Kenosha, Wis., in this file photo. The loveable character actor with the hangdog ...