I've heard the name and would recognize his face, but I'm not that familiar with any of his shows or movies.
I was one of the few people who regularly watched his early 80s talk/comedy show, Thicke of the Night.
RIP Alan Thicke He was great in that episode of the '90s/early '00s "The Outer Limits" episode 'The Whole Truth' as the reporter/show host.