Brother of Roxie Roker (The Jeffersons) and cousin of Al Roker (weatherman).
First African-American regular in a number one TV series: "Gomer Pyle
USMC"
Worked for Nat King Cole, helped shepherd the recording and release of
"Rambling Rose" for the singer.
He founded Teens on the Green, a multi-ethnic program that motivates
inner city youth to excel in their academics through an appreciation of
golf. Currently, more than 40,000 youngsters in over 90 cities and 52
countries participate in the program.
Worked on the promotions staff of Casablanca Records.
First African-American to produce a sports series on ESPN - "BMX
Racing" - and on NBC - "America's Paradise Triathlon".
From 1978 - 1984, he was appointed by Walter Dunn, Senior Vice
President of Coca-Cola, to be the soda company's International Youth
Sports Representative.