Episode 29: Shazam! - From Grasshopper to the Prairie - A Conversation with Radames Pera

Episode 29 Radames Pera ​From Grasshopper to the
Prairie, actor Radames Pera performed in a number of iconic
70s television.  He joins us in this special episode giving us
a look at how his career all began with a chance encounter with the
director of a movie his mother, actress Lisa Pera, was trying out
for.  From there, he went on to appear in shows such
as Medical Center, The Rookies, Night Gallery and many,
many more.  He talks about his time as Grasshopper
on Kung Fu and the adoptive son of Mr. Edwards
on Little House on the Prairie.  Also, he shares his
memories of his appearance on "Fool's Gold" on Shazam!

Radames Perá (born September 14, 1960) is an American former
actor best known for his role as "Grasshopper" the student Kwai
Chang Caine in the 1972–1975 television series Kung Fu. He is the
only living regular cast member from the show.


 


Radames serves as a member of A Minor Consideration, a
non-profit organization formed to give guidance to young
performers, past, present, and future.


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