For anyone who’s enjoyed John O’Hurley’s acclaimed and popular TV roles, “It’s Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump: And Other Life Lessons I Learned from Dogs” will strike a welcome and familiar chord. TV audiences will recognize John’s humor and passion, and they’ll also recall John’s previous professional experience with canines as host of NBC’s “National Dog Show”. But chances are they have no idea how deeply these furry friends have affected John throughout his life.
Taffy, Betty, and Schoshi should be proud of their student. Of course, his TV credits are as varied as the actor himself. His 12 years on daytime television form the basis of his acting career, which eventually went on to include roles on “Frasier”, “The X-Files” and “Melrose Place”.? John’s voice can also be heard on popular cartoons such as “SpongeBob SquarePants” and “Kim Possible”.
In addition to his iconic TV roles, John’s resume includes roles on film and the stage. He has recently appeared on the silver screen in the Jessica Simpson/Lionsgate film “Employee of the Month”, and he starred in “Race to Space” alongside Val Kilmer. On stage, he’s appeared on Broadway in “Chicago” in the role of Billy Flynn. Other starring credits include national tours of “Pirates of Penzance”, “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” and “Brigadoon”. Away from the cameras and the limelight, John indulges in his passion for golf, playing on the
John O’Hurley has certainly made you laugh, and he’s made you cheer. And now, he makes you think – and laugh (again) – with “It’s Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump”. Partly a memoir and partly a puppy tribute, John’s book is entirely a fun read.
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