Trouble Man’s Robert Hooks on the Marvin Gaye soundtrack and Mr. T’s stylish threads
Original Airdates: May 10-12, 2019
TVC 450.6: Robert Hooks, founder of the Negro Ensemble Company, joins Ed and guest co-host Chuck Harter for Part 2 of a conversation about his film, TV and stage career, including Trouble Man, the cult classic from 1972 that, tough widely considered a “blaxploitation” film, is really a private eye movie. Topics include the iconic soundtrack of Trouble Man by Marvin Gaye; singer/actor Bill Henderson, Robert’s co-star in the movie; and the present whereabouts of the stylish wardrobe that Robert wore onscreen.
Star Trek III’s Robert Hooks on overcoming his reluctance to join the Star Trek universe
Original Airdates: May 10-12, 2019
TVC 450.7: Robert Hooks talks about the role that one of his sons played in convincing him to join the cast of Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. Chuck Harter co-hosts.
