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In this episode, we talk with Bill about his early days of acting, and what it was like to not only have a role on Hill Street Blues, but to receive a call from Smokey & The Bandit director Hal Needham. Learn about Bill's character on the early 80's cop show, and how it juxtaposed but paved the way for Cru. Lastly, you won't believe which of today's leading Hollywood men almost got the role of Cru Jones!
By Rick HaneyIn this episode, we talk with Bill about his early days of acting, and what it was like to not only have a role on Hill Street Blues, but to receive a call from Smokey & The Bandit director Hal Needham. Learn about Bill's character on the early 80's cop show, and how it juxtaposed but paved the way for Cru. Lastly, you won't believe which of today's leading Hollywood men almost got the role of Cru Jones!