Trivia

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.

Uncle of Lenny Kravitz.

First African-American to produce a sports series on ESPN - "BMX Racing" - and on NBC - "America's Paradise Triathlon".

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.

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.