Nothing like an ex U.S marine plane mechanic who accidentally caused a plane to crash into a whole town. That was Budd! Budd had some trouble getting over his past, which is a little worrying since he’s Sandpiper’s new mechanic.
At least he still feels guilty about it and has some serious PTSD.
Kim Johnston Ulrich Then
If there was one woman who could play queen bee it was Kim Johnston. The talented actress who played Carol Hackett was the center of the two brothers' attention for a long time. While we only saw her for two episodes, her presence was strong in the back story of the Hackett brothers. These guys have been fighting for her love since high school.
Having had bounced between the two of them over the years, she ends up creating some serious sibling rivalry between Joe and Brian. The brothers eventually vow to rid their lives of Carol and stick to each other. From then it's so long, Carol!
Kim Johnston Ulrich Today
The actress has stuck to the small screen for most of her career, appearing in shows like "Castle", " NCIS" and "The Highlander Series." Though recently she has entered into film production for the movie "The Chain."
But that's not the only thing Kim has stuck to for a long time. She's also been with her casting director husband Robert J. Ulrich since 1981. The couple has two kids, Coopper and Tierney.
Brian Haley Today
Only a real funny guy can make such a tragic story somehow so comical. No wonder he's also a stand-up comedian. But Haley isn't only funny. Over the course of his career, the actor has had some serious dramatic roles in top-notch films such as Clint Eastwood's "Gran Torino," The Coen Brothers' "The Man Who Wasn't There" and even Scorsese's "The Departed."
Outside of acting, the entertainer is a big supporter of the NGO The World Vision Organization. As a sports fan, Haley also works as a commentator on NFL Blitz and even as his own production company.
Jay Leno Then
If you're Jay Leno you can't really be anything that isn't...well...Jay Leno. Of course, that explains why the iconic TV personality played a cameo role, portraying no one other but himself in a 1996 episode. In the episode, Joe and Brian go to Boston for the Bruins hockey game and leave Sandpiper Air in Antonio's hands.
Things go awry when Antonio snatches up the Bruins star player's ticket, causing the team to end up losing. The player then goes on TV and blames Sandpiper Air. The brothers then hilariously find themselves on the run from angry mobs of hockey fans. We then see the great Jay Leno making fun of the little airline company on the "Jay Leno Show."