Mr. Belvedere cast reunites to honor late actor co-star Bob Uecker

The cast of popular show Mr. Belvedere reunited to celebrate the life of the late Bob Uecker, who passed away on January 2025 at 90 years old. Tracy (Wells) Tofte, Brice Beckham, Ilene Graff, and Rob Stone reunited at the airport and headed off to Milwaukee to attend a private celebration of life held by the Milwaukee Brewers. The celebration was an invitation-only event in honor of Uecker, a legendary actor and sports broadcaster, who left an enduring legacy on television and baseball.
Tofte posted a moving Instagram message with a photo of her fellow cast members, captioned, "The Owens Family goes to Milwaukee!" Yesterday, she honored Uecker by posting a photo of him with the caption, "Flying to Milwaukee tomorrow with my Belvedere family to celebrate this wonderful human being. "
Uecker was most famously known for announcing Milwaukee Brewers games, a position he took up in 1971 and retained for more than half a century. His strong love for the city and the game made him one of baseball's most popular announcers of all time.
While Uecker's main profession was baseball, he was successful on television as well. Between 1985 and 1989, he played George Owens, the head of the Owens family, on Mr. Belvedere. He was able to juggle his acting career with his love of baseball by filming during baseball's off-season so that he never missed calling games. He also had roles in the Major League movies, further cementing his status in pop culture.
Following Uecker’s passing, his Mr. Belvedere castmates shared touching tributes. Tofte reflected on their time together, emphasizing his humor and warmth, “I’ll always treasure the memories from Mr. Belvedere — there were so many. Bob was the glue that held us together and kept us grounded. He never took anything too seriously, and his #1 goal was always to make us laugh.”
Brice Beckham, who acted as Wesley Owens on the series, also paid tribute to Uecker in an emotional statement, "90 years and still gone too soon. Bob Uecker was truly unique, the only man I know who had, not one, but two statues in his name. He never failed to bring us laughs, and I feel blessed to have called him 'Dad' for those five foundational years. We will miss him as he takes his seat 'in the front row.'"
Bob Uecker's impact went far beyond the television screen and baseball diamond. If he was narrating a game, starring on a sitcom, or telling jokes in the broadcast booth, he made millions smile. The reunion of the Mr. Belvedere cast in his honor is a testament to the enduring impact he made—not just as a performer, but as a pal and mentor.
As the sports world and Milwaukee continue to honor his life, Uecker's legacy will remain alive in the hearts of fans, co-workers, and fellow cast members.