Dan Blocker got into theater because of his size.
Blocker was over 100lbs by the time he went to 1st grade. He was invited to play a part in Arsenic and Old Lace due only to his size. However, he joined to impress a girl and fell in love with the theater instead.
Dan Blocker Got Into Theater Because Of His Size
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The ‘Hoss’ nickname has a logical starting point!
Hoss Cartwright’s famous first name is actually a nickname coined from the middle initial of his character. Eric H. Cartwright is actually Eric Haas Cartwright.
The ‘Hoss’ Nickname Has A Logical Starting Point
