Hodo has had a very interesting life whereby, he's had many different types of career experiences such as: security supervisory, body guard work, cooking, maintenance, running a helium pressure tester, spot welding, running my own produce distribution company, and concert promotion, just to name a few. Now over the last 14 years Hodo produced and directed thousands of television programs at TV33 WHPR also, Hodo produced and engineered thousands of radio programs for 88.1 FM WHPR. For the last 17 years I've been the creator, executive producer, director, and the sole host of the simulcast live from Detroit broadcast radio,television, internet program, "The Hodo Show & The Other Viewpoint." Hodo is the CEO of Other Viewpoint Productions, which produces, "The Hodo Show & The Other Viewpoint," and has produced commercials, the documentary, "African Liberation Day Or Harass A So-Called Negro Anyway". Hodo has acted in numerous stage plays, music videos, short & independent films. Hodo has a re-occuring role as the character "Toast" in the sitcom "Bewick & Mack. As of late you can catch a quick glimpse of Hodo as a stuntman/actor in the motion pictures "Gun," and "Street Kings Motorcity. Hodo also is the manager for the concious Hip Hop artist Legion. To finally answer the question,"What makes Hodo special?" Nothing much just the ability or rather the need to keep working.
I am the CEO of Other Viewpoint Productions, Creator, Executive Producer, Director, and Host of The Hodo Show & The Other Viewpoint a multi-award winning live from Detroit, Michigan simucast broadcast radio, television, internet program every Sunday Starting at 10pm est. on UHF TV-33, 88.1fm whpr www.fm881whpr.com www.tv33live.com I am also a stage & film actor, stuntman, writer, and documentary producer.
Life & Professional Aspirations:
Hodo has plans of producing and developing multiple television, series, game shows and motion pictures.
I was the station manager of the Grambling State University television station KGRM, as well as the production manager for KGRM radio. I created and developed 13 different types of television programs and hosted 3 programs. I was a disc jocky, talk show host, and the producer/ creator of four different types of radio programs, as well as produced and did voice overs for multiple spots.
Most Memorable Moment:
The very first time that I had to read news copy on the air, I had to keep my hands under the desk because they were shaking so badly. Later I became so fluent that I hosted a talk show Viewpoint with a live studio audience. Training with the Grambling State University football Team and watching Eddie Robinson beat the record set by Bear Bryant making Robinson the winningest football coach in history.
High School: John J. Pershing in Detroit, MI
class of 1982
Activities & Accomplishments:
Captain of the football team, Track & Field Letterman, head of the drama club/ stage manager, and winning a dramatic reading award held at Wayne State University, that made Pershing the number one sch
Best Memories:
Becoming captain of the football team and beating a team that we hadn't beat in 20 years is still a great memory.
Actor|
Bewick and Mack
From September 2008 to Current • 18 year(s)
Recurring role as Toast in TV sitcom.
CEO|
Other Viewpoint Productions
From January 1994 to Current • 32 year(s)
Chief Executive Officer of production company.
Talk Show Host, Creator, Producer, and Director|
The Hodo Show & The Other Viewpoint
From January 1994 to Current • 32 year(s)
Four-time award winning host of simulcast television, radio, and internet program.
Stunt Man|
Street Kings Motor City
From July 2010 to July 2010 • 0 year(s)
Stunt performer in feature film.
Stunt Man|
The Gun
From January 2010 to January 2010 • 0 year(s)
Stunt performer in feature film.
Master of Ceremonies and Talent Coordinator|
The Soul-Day Festival
From August 2004 to August 2009 • 5 year(s)
MC and talent coordination for annual festival.
Lead Actor|
Burt's Theater
From December 2008 to December 2008 • 0 year(s)
Lead actor in musical play Mr. Soul Food Scrooge.
Actor and Stage Manager|
Charles H. Wright Museum
From January 2003 to December 2008 • 5 year(s)
Played 5 characters and stage manager for long running play A Dream Museum.
Producer, Writer, Director, and Narrator|
African Liberation Day Documentary
From January 2006 to December 2006 • 0 year(s)
Created documentary African Liberation Day or Harass A So-Called Negro Anyway.
Actor|
Turn Left on Hasting Street Films
From November 2003 to April 2004 • 1 year(s)
Recurring role in films Turn Left on Hasting Street Part 1 and 2.
Actor|
Charles H. Wright Museum
From November 2003 to April 2004 • 1 year(s)
Played 3 characters in the play Honor and Shame.
Radio Host|
The New Morning Show
From January 2003 to December 2003 • 0 year(s)
Award winning host of radio program.
