The Spauldings Must Go On
Alan, the Spaulding patriarch, was first portrayed by Chris Bernau from 1977-84, and again from 1986-88. During a leave of absence in 1988, Daniel Pilon pinch-hit for Bernau and stayed until 1989.
In 1994, Ron Raines put on the Italian loafers and has walked in Alan’s shoes ever since.
Phillip was a child when he arrived in Springfield, with Jarrod Ross playing the part from 1977-81. 
Grant Aleksander has portrayed Phillip the longest — he took him from his teen years, 1982-84, to his suit-and-tie days, 1987-91, and is currently in the role (he returned in 1996).
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