John Bliss ( October 8 , 1930 -- February 28 , 2008 ) was an American actor known for playing the role of the 8th grade Social Studies teacher and former Principal Irving Pal on `` Ned 's Declassified School Survival Guide '' .
John Bliss ( October 8 , 1930 -- February 28 , 2008 ) was an American actor . He was known for playing the role of the 8th grade Social Studies teacher and former Principal Irving Pal on `` Ned 's Declassified School Survival Guide '' .