Ella Stiller

Arvid and Christy spark the new season

There’s a special place in the TV universe for side characters.
From Rev. Jim in “Taxi” to Kramer in “Seinfeld” and Stuart in “Big Bang,” they give comedies big laughs. From Gabby Hayes in westerns to Buntz in “Hill Street Blues,” they give dramas extra humanity.
And on new shows this fall? There’s a good one — Christy, in CBS’ “Cupertino” — and a great one: That’s Arvid, in NBC’s “Newlyweds” (shown here, center). Read more…