Richie Sakai

Richie Sakai is an anesthesiologist who sang in the karaoke bar at The Happy Sumo restaurant. He is modeled and named after long-time producer Richard Sakai. He sings "Gypsies, Tramps, and Thieves" which he dedicates to his wife, Pattie.
He later appeared in "Sideshow Bob Roberts" in Sideshow Bob's campaign ad as one of the convicts escaping prison.
A man similar to him, but with brown hair, was seen sitting in the Springfield Elementary auditorium. 
In "Jazzy and the Pussycats" he is mentioned in a long list of jazz musicians. He plays the xylophone.
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Category:Characters voiced by Dan Castellaneta
Category:Musicians
Category:Recurring characters
Category:Adults
Category:Black-Haired Characters
Category:Male characters
Category:Characters
Category:Citizens of Springfield
Category:Japanese Characters
Category:Parodies
Category:Married
Category:Season 2 first appearances