Harold Sylvester (Griff) Interview

In another epic interview, the podcast team was honored to have
the great Harold Sylvester join us in the nudie bar! Harold, as
you all know, played Al's sidekick Griff from seasons 9 through
the end of season 11.  Chris, Tyler, and Matt spent over two
hours going through his 50 year career in television and film.
 Not only is Harold an actor, but he is also a writer and
producer.  His filmography includes roles in such films as
Inside Moves, An Officer and a Gentlemen, Uncommon Valor, Vision
Quest and Innerspace, to name a few.  On television he
appeared in such shows as Wheels, Barnaby Jones, Walking Tall,
Mary, Shaky Ground, A Different World, The Army Show, and City of
Angels.  Harold wrote the screenplay for the TV movie
Passing Glory, which described a particular episode in his high
school life at St. Augustine's High School in New Orleans.
 We learned that Harold was a scholar athlete and received
150 college scholarship offers, but chose to play college
basketball at Tulane University, the first African American to
receive an athletic scholarship from that school.  We talked
about his education, early roles and just how un-Griff like he is
in real life!


Of course we talked a lot about Married with Children as well:
his comedic inspiration, who he was up against for the character
of Griff (who will really surprise you), his favorite episodes,
and MUCH MUCH MORE!


This interview was also a historic first for the current podcast
team in that it was the first time that all 6 co-hosts were
present for a live recording.  We were all so grateful that
he was so generous and patient with his time and know that this
interview will not disappoint you.   Please take a moment
and leave a comment below which he may read.  We can't
guarantee that he will answer anyone's comments, but we do know
that he will enjoy hearing how his roles continue to entertain
his fans.


So grab a stool, crack open a Girlie Girl beer, and let's listen
in to the great Harold Sylvester!