. >> born in pittsburgh in 1935, one of his first major roles in 1972 opposite sybille shepard in "thekid." with robert de niro as an accountant in over his head and wanted in 1988's "midnight run." >> i love to travel by train. >> oh, yeah? what do you think this is, a class trip? >> are you always this angry? >> this is just temporary until we find the owner. >> the next generation would get to know him as the father in "beethoven." ♪ roll over beethoven ♪ >> no, no, no! no! >> a frequent guest on "late night." getting his own late night show. his dry wit. >> as i see it, my major problem is, you know, a lot of people hate me. >> tonight, charles grodin's son nick revealing his father has died of bone marrow cancer. remembering him as a loving father, for his talent, his advocacy, fighting for criminal justice reform. charles grodin was 86. so many unforgettable roles. charles grodin remembered tonight. i'll see you tomorrow. good night. >>> the countdown is on of california keeps this up. the end of the pandemic could be inside. thank you for joining us.>>> you are watching abc7 new