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Auburn Annie · 03-26-2008, 02:36 PM

Yeah the Hogan's Heroes part wasn't showy but how many black communications specialists were there - even fictional - on network TV in the day (other than Uhura on Star Trek)? He was at home on the stage in many productions, including as co-star in A RAISIN IN THE SUN way back in 1959. He left HH because he felt under-utilized in the role (true). He went on to direct in TV and film, occasionally acting. He owned and operated a radio station in Hawaii for a number of years.

03-26-2008, 02:36 PM	#2
Auburn Annie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 3,101	Re: A late farewell to "Kinch" / Ivan Dixon Yeah the Hogan's Heroes part wasn't showy but how many black communications specialists were there - even fictional - on network TV in the day (other than Uhura on Star Trek)? He was at home on the stage in many productions, including as co-star in A RAISIN IN THE SUN way back in 1959. He left HH because he felt under-utilized in the role (true). He went on to direct in TV and film, occasionally acting. He owned and operated a radio station in Hawaii for a number of years.