30 years ago actor John O’Hurley took on a role that would help define him for the rest of his career.
O’Hurley’s portrayal of the idiosyncratic entrepreneur J. Peterman became one of the most memorable characters on TVs “Seinfeld.”
After the series ended, he took on a new role, game show host. He even competed on “Dancing With The Stars.”
And John O’Hurley writes books, including a 2007 volume called Before Your Dog Can Eat Your Homework First You Have To Do It
Despite a title that may make you think the book was just a gag, it’s actually a thoughtful, even poignant book inspired by the birth of his son, his first child. And it’s a book that may Inspire other fathers.
So here now, from 2007, John O’Hurley.
John O’Hurley is 70 now. He sits on the board of directors of the real J. Peterman Company.