Ira Buchman is a main character on NBC's Mad About You. He is the landlord of his cousin Paul Buchman. He is portrayed by starring cast member John Pankow.
Revival season[]
Ira continues to be the landlord for his cousin Paul, and Paul's family including Jamie and daughter Mabel, who is getting ready to leave for college.
Trivia[]
- Ira worked for Paul's father, Burt, at Buchman's Sporting Goods. Paul and Ira have a close friendship, but their hidden rivalry came out when Ira took ownership of Buchman's Sporting Goods upon Burt's retirement. Even so, he frequently appears as loving and supportive towards Paul and Jamie.