LOVE STORIES: 99-Year-Old William Daniels and 96-Year-Old Bonnie Bartlett, One of Hollywood’s Most Enduring Couples

I Do, Part 2 · Feb 4, 2026 · 44m · transcript

Bonnie Bartlett and William Daniels have been married for more than 74 years, making them one of the longest-married couples in entertainment history. The two met as young actors at Northwestern University and built parallel, decades-long careers in television and film, most memorably starring together as husband and wife on St. Elsewhere, a collaboration that led to a historic moment in 1986 when they both won Emmy Awards on the same night. Over the years, William became a television icon as Dr. Mark Craig on St. Elsewhere, the voice of KITT on Knight Rider, and beloved teacher Mr. Feeny on…