Whatever Happened to REX SMITH - Teen Idol and Star of TV's "Street Hawk"

Here's an update on Rex Smith, former teen idol and star of the TV show, "Street Hawk" which ran on the ABC television network in 1985.
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[@samsoncrosswood7259]

“That’s a name I haven’t heard in a long time.” Wow, you dug deep for this one. Cheers

[@jdsundstrom]

These days...you gotta dig deep. Lots of folks making videos about celebrities. 🙂

[@malhavok-752]

Street Hawk was way ahead of It's time. It was one of the first shows about a Superhero.

[@devdevlin1683]

Oh - My- God! All the girls talked about this when it came on tv. An older cute guy falling for a teen?! We loved it!

[@alwrig]

STAN LEE CAMEO ALERT!!! - In "The Trial Of The Incredible Hulk," you'll see Stan as as juror as the camera pans across the jury box. Believed to be the first Stan Lee cameo in a Marvel movie albeit made for TV.

[@jdsundstrom]

I remember that cameo!

[@MamaPinks]

That's right!

[@cindyroy8541]

White shirt grey/gray suit? Glasses. Left hand side it seems to be!! Good one !👋👍at 3:48

[@marystewart7973]

Was so in love with him! I think he still looks gorgeous,

[@SnarkNSass]

OMG I had a big crush on this one.

[@jdsundstrom]

So did my sister. 🙂

[@MamaPinks]

Meeeee tooooo! 🤩🥰

[@janiskonig4890]

LOVE HIM!! Was a huge fan since Sooner or Later - and just saw him perform on Sunday night in NY - he sounds and looks amazing! 💕💕

[@Jugivadi]

His comedy and musical chops really shined in Pirates Of Penzance. I've watched it several times. Huge fan of Street Hawk too.

[@unstablebobgable]

I always schmoke the good stuff while listening to Dave talk about the good stuff. Rex Smith Rules!!!

[@carwin61]

Rex is awesome! I have been a lifelong fan of his. He truly is an amazing talented actor/singer and has done many things to prove that over the span of over 4 decades. I have had the privilege to see Rex perform several times, and each time he just blew me away! I also happen to have a group on Facebook, titled, Forever4Rex. He also has his own fan page on Facebook, and he also can be found on Twitter, Instagram, and now Cameo! So check em out to see what this wonderful talent is up too these days. Oh just one correction if I may...Rex is the father of 5 children, 3 daughters, 2 sons, and more recently, via his older son Brandon, 2 grand children, a grandson, and a granddaughter.

[@jdsundstrom]

I'll definitely check your FB group page out!

[@carwin61]

@@jdsundstrom well it's private, sorry. but check his page out though, and look me up as well (Carol Winner)

[@theaaroncarruthers]

He appeared at a convention over here in Scotland a few years back which I covered with press accreditation and was very popular with the people attending the event.

[@jdsundstrom]

He seems like a great guy. 🙂

[@satorrejesusjr7858]

Rex Smith was a great great singer with very good looking guy,, i love all of his songs,, i watched him during the late 70s and 80s

[@Coasterdude02149]

I was a huge fan in the mid 70's with his band REX- Rex & Where Do We Go From here were outstanding-then he went and did all that teen idol stuff and, well, that wasn't for me. I missed his rock & roll stuff. Was as good as his brother Michael from STARZ. I still listen to those two albums, and his brother's band.

[@BlackburnBigdragon]

I'm 51 and the funny thing is that Rex Smith, his song, and even Street Hawk, never even crossed my radar. Two seconds ago was the first time I ever heard "Take My Breath Away". I didn't know that Street Hawk existed till maybe a year ago. I can understand how I never even noticed Rex Smith, because I had zero interest in teen idols, and pop music, especially white bread, light rock, love songs have always been on my "extreme hate", and "Do Not Want", lists. But considering that I'm a huge sci-fi nerd who LOVED stuff like Knight Rider, I don't know how I never encountered Street Hawk.

[@jdsundstrom]

If you loved Knight Rider, then Street Hawk would have been right up your alley!

[@jlid1]

I remember Rex Smith from his first album, REX, in 1976. I was 16 then, and I still love that album, and the next album, 'Where Do We Go From Here' from 1977....they rock!! If anyone's reading this, look those albums up.

[@jdsundstrom]

I'm going to look them up!

[@jdsundstrom]

Listening to it right now.

[@rogerpace3749]

i enjoyed that show street hawk, it was unique and different.

[@alwrig]

Never got a chance to see the show, but it sounds similar to "Knight Rider."

[@jdsundstrom]

The show was definitely influenced by Knight Rider.

[@carlostucho]

And air wolf, unfortunately the topic was already too much used that's probably why it didn't worked out.

[@maryannlockwood7806]

I know he had a couple of hits when I was growing up. I think what really sticks in my mind is the fact that for a while there he would cohost solid gold with Marilyn McCoo.💃🏻🕺🏻

[@user-wt9ev6zs4t]

Wish someone would post Sooner or Later in English. This is many of our very first introductions to young love, it is a classic movie. Thanks for keeping the memory for us Alive!! ❤

[@mitho123]

I remember driving all over Maryland looking for his albums with the band Rex and the over 300 pictures I had of him on my bedroom wall. I loved him!

[@jdsundstrom]

Thanks for sharing!

[@macconmara7252]

I had forgotten all about Rex Smith! Street Hawk was fantastic! I never understood why that show was not a runaway hit. Rex has aged very well-he looks great!

[@TheNASCARJeff]

Rex Smith's "Sooner Or Later" co-star Denise Miller was Jilly on "Fish" and Billie on "Archie Bunkers Place..

[@jdsundstrom]

I noticed that when I was putting together the video! I hadn't realized that beforehand.

[@TheNASCARJeff]

@@jdsundstrom While on both Fish and Archie Bunkers Place, Denise acted along side Barry Gordon. BTW: I may have watched to much television as a youth...

[@Tiberius291]

I searched the song on KZbin and I do remember it, totally forgot about Rex Smith until now.

[@jdsundstrom]

Happy to remind you about the man's work, Clinton!

[@jwavada]

The first time I ever saw Rex Smith was in an episode of "The Love Boat," in which he plays a singer, who becomes Vicki Stubing's first crush.

[@jdsundstrom]

I remember that one well!

[@tolfan4438]

I'll be listening to that song as soon as I'm done watching your video

[@jdsundstrom]

Sounds like a plan!

[@sharoncurry6071]

Rex Smith you are awesome and amazing l really enjoy your music 🎵🎶🎶 and watched every thing you ever been keep up the excellent work you do😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤

[@retrocereal]

Solid Gold was great. I loved it and watched it frequently

[@jdsundstrom]

As did I, Ian!

[@tzzlite]

You cover some stuff & some actors we haven't even heard of eventhough we were kids in the late 70s & 80s too!

[@jdsundstrom]

If you haven't already done so...definitely check out his two hit songs. They're both great!

[@dannydougin3925]

Rex had broken into the music business before the film. He also had 2 LP's out on CBS before the film... Good video and nice to hear Rex liked it.

[@jdsundstrom]

Thanks for the info!

[@jdsundstrom]

Thanks for the info!

[@macattack14778]

Interesting episode. I forgot all about Rex till now.

[@ddmyers8361]

I loved street hawk so much wish it could of gone a lot long then it did. Also loved the hulk as well and missed programs like that

[@laurat7324]

He was also on As the World Turns back in the early 90's.

[@cadeevans4623]

I've heard of rex Smith Dave never saw sooner or later or never watched street hawk either may need to look into that Dave so he was also a singer cool pirates of Penzance sounds interesting Dave cool I'll have to watching that gradebook he was a singer also I believe thanks for sharing Dave great video buddy as always man👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍need to watch street hawk Dave

[@cadeevans4623]

Messed up my words Dave lol I'll have to look into that and those and check them out can't talk lol messing up my words

[@tammyevans7333]

Don't really remember him, but he sounds interesting!

[@stevepowell2241]

I remember him Beeing on Solid Gold good show

[@puirYorick]

Street Hawk! lol My sister had some magazines with him on the cover. I also remember the song getting a lot of radio play.

[@kingcynic]

That Street Hawk promo was cool!

[@puppycat58]

I still have that 45...he was gorgeous 😍

[@rino7789]

The late 70s and early 80s was a time when many actors/actresses tried releasing albums-Kristy and Jimmy McNichol, Rex Smith, Leif Garrett, Lynda Carter, Cheryl Ladd, and Scott Baio.

[@kbyrdleroy]

Always wonder why Banner sported a beard and when he turned into Hulk, the Hulk was clean shaven.

[@Retrorobtv]

I never noticed that before! Haha! Guess I was chomping down in the cheesy goodness of the movie.

[@jdsundstrom]

Ha! Great question!

[@cindyroy8541]

I figured his face stretched and it all fell out!

[@eugenekozma2697]

All the clothes he ruined and he just carried that bookbag.

[@stephaniesometimess]

I was so in love with him and that song!!

[@DavidDatura]

Never heard about Street Hawk or this singer/actor until this video! That ABC promo for that show looks so-so 80s! 😆 and Rex Smith himself seems to have aged very gracefully too. Looks like he takes care of himself.

[@elissaskirdine5735]

I had him sing songs on cameo for me. He still has an amazing voice and personality.

[@jdsundstrom]

Very cool!

[@mrlabuj22]

For me, Rex Super hit songs is Simply Jessie, then, You take my breath away, Let's make a memory, Forever. He is a fantastic singer!

[@jdsundstrom]

Thanks for sharing ZWC!

[@jefferysteen1041]

Simply Jessie was great tune!

[@brabham74]

I think it was about 1976, (could have been 77?) at the IMA autorium in Flint, MI, that I saw Rex Smith open for Ted Nugent. Epic, loud concert. I probably would have not thought of Rex again, except that he was the subject of this video. Thanks David.

[@jdsundstrom]

Thanks for sharing your memories!

[@josephschiesler1927]

I met him once in Toronto at the CN tower. It was 79 or 80 for my 8th grade class trip

[@missymercer2879]

I was 15 when that movie came out, I’ll never forget it!! I thought he was gorgeous!!

[@garycarpenter2980]

He was great on Solid Gold 🪙

[@frodofraggins]

Hmmmm. He looks familiar but I looked up the song and it doesn't ring a bell. I always find it interesting when you bring up people that somehow escaped my memory completely.

[@diamondstud322]

Good job on your video! As a Gen X’er, I sometimes catch one of these “whatever happened to” type videos that make me curious enough to click. I find most of them are pretty bad-they have computer voice and/or seem to have no interest at all in the subject of the video. They also hint at some secret or drama that they drag on and on to try to keep you there so they can earn ad revenue. Mostly I avoid them these days, but sometimes my curiosity gets the best of me. I’m glad I got caught by yours though. Nicely done 😊

[@juliocaesaralcaraz9891]

I do remember Rex Smith. Almost all the female classmates were giddy over this guy. I saw a reality show where he meets a son he didn’t know he had. It was a great episode. He’s hit song, You take my breath away, still stands the test time

[@shalawndillon4525]

I remember him as the host of "Solid Gold". Almost every Saturday, I watched him when he intro to every guests along side Marylin MacCoo. He still look hot!

[@mattschwarzenberg]

My sister would watch solid gold just to see him in his black super tight leather pants that didn't leave much to the imagination. ♥️😁all her girlfriend would watch at my house and giggle.

[@multivox]

I wished Rex Smith could have made a cameo in "Daredevil" on Netflix. That would have been cool. Heck, why not have him AND Ben Affleck join Charlie Cox in the upcoming "Spider-Man 3" that's rumored to take place in the Multiverse. If all three cinematic Spider-Men will appear together in the flick, so should all three Daredevils.

[@jdsundstrom]

I love the suggestion, Steve!

[@ajastha1876]

My first TV idol

[@tedbuxton8639]

I know Rex. He is in person, a great guy.

[@jdsundstrom]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing, Ted.

[@kristen5174]

I loved “Take My Breath Away”!

[@jdsundstrom]

Great song!

[@lisafields3403]

Oh thanks for this video he was one of my favorite actors/singers and my family always watched Solid Gold it was like the first MTV

[@jdsundstrom]

Yep, before MTV, Solid Gold was already playing the hits! Thanks for sharing, Lisa!

[@charlescontreras7499]

I met Rex Smith at an autograph show in Chicago in March of 2012. He was really nice, we talked about his portrayal of Daredevil, and I ended up buying a mini poster of The Trial of The Incredible Hulk with his Daredevil picture superimposed on it, which really made it stand out. What a great guy to meet!

[@jdsundstrom]

Thanks for sharing, Charles!

[@pika23]

I fell down a rabbit hole of him recently!

[@jdsundstrom]

I did the same thing while researching this video!

[@pika23]

@@jdsundstrom headed for broadway is fun

[@jdsundstrom]

I'll check it out!

[@normanalvarez5751]

Memories👍

[@gixxerclay7349]

Street Hawk. One of those short lived shows back then like Automan and Manimal LOL.

[@seanm.1813]

The military industrial complex had some nice commercials on The Weeknd nights in the mid 80s (Blue Thunder, Night Rider, Street Hawk, Airwolf)

[@jdsundstrom]

Such great shows!

[@alessandromorraco7420]

Rex Smith was awesome in Street Hawk. The man , the machine , Street Hawk!

[@Donna_G]

I have no memory of Rex Smith. I was well out of my teen years by 1985. But, that song you mentioned, You Take My Breath Away, is one I remember being sung by Eva Cassidy. I looked up the version Rex Smith recorded. It's the same song.

[@jdsundstrom]

I'll have to check out the Eva Cassidy version. Thanks Donna!

[@ilovegoodsax]

I well remember Rex's song "You Take My Breath Away" although at the time, I had no idea who the singer was. The song got a lot of airplay. I didn't become familiar with Rex Smith until he became a co-host (with Marilyn McCoo) on Solid Gold.

[@catlady6464]

Saw his live performance at Old Chicago.😎 🎵There was a news reporter sitting next to us. She was going to interview him after the show, She asked me & my friends if we would like to meet him. My friend's aunt was picking us up & wouldn't let us stay. Biggest disappointment of my young life.😭

[@hippiechic6772]

Hi Dave. I am a happy subscriber to your channel here ! I vaguely remember Street Hawk.. what I remember Rex Smith for most was an HBO movie he was in back in the 80's when cable was still pretty new... at least compared to local television channels . The movie Rex was in was "Headed for Broadway" released in May 1980... he was a semi good dancer but he had a solo song in the movie titled "Woman" and that song was my favorite song of his... I had only ever heard it in the movie but the song "Woman" was better than anything I had heard him sing on Solid Gold... which was actually a favorite television show of mine . I did like American Bandstand better but "Headed for Broadway" to me will always be a favorite movie of mine . I appreciate your channel here very much.

[@jdsundstrom]

Thanks for sharing your memories...and your kind words, hippie chic!

[@thedailydanblog247]

Great video dude I forgot all about this guy I liked street hawk ok. And didn't remember he played DAREDEVIL but. His music I do remember well my sister loved him too

[@jdsundstrom]

Those of us who had teen sisters in the late 70s knew who this dude was by osmosis!

[@callumbush1]

I got confused as I thought The Death of the Incredible Hulk was the final episode of the TV show but it was a standalone film, it suuuucked anyways! Great KZbin channel by the way, it brings back lost memories of tv shows that I grew up with!

[@jdsundstrom]

I'm glad you are enjoying the channel, Callum. And...I have to agree that those Hulk TV movies could have been a lot better.

[@jljones4839]

I had a huge crush on Rex Smith. Watched Solid Gold to see him.

[@cindeed4422]

I remember Rex Smith boy do I ever! There was an episode of the Love Boat in which Vicki had a crush on him in a plot line similar to the movie you discussed. I’ve never seen the movie. Is it on You Tube? I loved him on the soap As The World Turns.He was a heartbreaker. I crushed on him as well. It’s fun to relive your childhood crushes. Thanks Dave!

[@jdsundstrom]

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[@cindeed4422]

Thanks Dave! I’m watching right now. I appreciate it!

[@cindeed4422]

Good movie! I’m 53 years old and for the life of me don’t remember that movie at all.

[@hankw69]

Yeah...Rex Smith and Orpah are two names that I am sure I will never be searching. Great show though, as usual.

[@jdsundstrom]

Just do the search to watch the interview, Hank. 🙂

[@angelmanfredy]

Haha loved Street Hawk! Didn’t even recall DD made an appearance in the Hulk! Unrelated but Charlie Cox is going to continue as Daredevil in Spider-Man 3 and beyond. :)

[@jdsundstrom]

I had heard that rumor. I sure hope it's true!

[@dangerwoman9820]

In case you did not know, Rex Smith reprised his role of Street Hawk in the Season 3 Finale of The Ms.Marvel Show, The marriage of ABC-TV and Capital Cities. Street Hawk was an ABC TV Superhero. When he was in a messy situation, Ms. Marvel and Spacepuppy came to his rescue and got him to safety. When Norman Turtle asked Street Hawk about his rescue by a superhero and a talking puppy dog, Street Hawk explains that he was rescued by someone in a cute superhero costume, but Norman told him to go back to the hotel. At least he got to sing the Theme From The Ms.Marvel Show. He even appeared on Murder, She Wrote. Danger Woman

[@jdsundstrom]

What is "The Ms. Marvel Show"? I've never heard of it.

[@dangerwoman9820]

@@jdsundstrom, I feel it is time to musically sing The Ms. Marvel Theme. You know Ralph and Bill, Electra Woman and Dyna Girl, Automan and Street Hawk. But do you remember and recall, The Greatest ABC-TV Superhero Of Them All? Who's The Hottest Hero all around? Ms.Marvel is here! Who can bring evil to their knees? Ms. Marvel can do it! Chorus She's A Shooting Star From Kree-Lar She's got the strength of 10 men. ( 10 men) And, she can fly real high She's really hot She's Ms. Marvel! And now, who is the hottest superhero all around? Ms.Marvel is here! Who can rescue the ABC Superheroes in the nick of time? Ms.Marvel can do it. (Repeat Chorus) And now, who's the hottest hero all around? Ms.Marvel is here! Who could save a hunk and niece in distress? Ms.Marvel can do it! (Repeat Chorus) And now who is the hottest hero all around? Ms. Marvel is here. And, who can save a space prince and his wife too? Ms. Marvel can do it! Everybody! Sing With Me! Repeat Chorus She's a Shooting Star From Kree-Lar She's got the strength of 10 men And, she can fly! Real High! She is very hot! She's Ms.Marvel! Dave, thank you so much to sing the song that took me to the top of the TV Superhero Theme Songs. From December 1983 to June 1997, The Ms. Marvel Show was a Christmas Gift to the fans. It was also the show that had guest stars. From Sam J. Jones as Mar-Vell, Guardian of Kree-Lar, to helping unknowns become household names to The ABC Superheroes, to WSB-TV Channel Two Action News, the home of The Ms.Marvel Beat. At the time this episode happened, Don Farmer (VOG March 31st, 2021) and Monica Kaufman Pearson were covering Ms.Marvel's adventures in Atlanta, GA, along with John Pruitt doing their Live Action Camera.. And, at the time of this season finale, Andrew Fisher, the vice president and General Manager of WSB-TV, it was his idea to bring the marriage of ABC-TV and Capital Cities to a serious event at The Omni in Downtown Atlanta, GA. Dave, if you want, I am more than honored to sit down and be interviewed by your and give you a post script, in which we ask whatever happened to the cast and where are we now. Thank you for interviewing me. Betsy Goodish TV's Ms.Marvel 1983-1997

[@jdsundstrom]

@@dangerwoman9820 Thanks for the extra info! So...was it a local show? I can't find anything on the internet about it.

[@dangerwoman9820]

@@jdsundstrom I will tell you. In December, 1983, ABC-TV gave the viewers a Christmas 🎁 present. Automan, Masquerade and The Ms.Marvel Show. The first episode was called "The Adventure Begins". It started at a special education camp in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. A little teenage girl, whose only friend was a stuffed toy puppy dog, was practicing a dance routine to the Theme From Flashdance in her cabin. When she got lost from her peers, little did anyone know, was that she and her puppy dog, would be used as pawns in a game of interstellar vengeance. Captain Marvel, Guardian of Kree-Lar, was able to get Prince Orion and Lady Ilya-Lar to safety, only to go back to rescue Betsy Goodrich and Roscoe Peter Gravytrain, as the psyche Magnatron exploded. Somehow, the machine gave her and her dog super powers. They blacked out and the next thing they knew, they were in the infirmity. At the Friday Night Show, Betsy and Roscoe were deeply hypnotized by Blackwood. When she came home, that is when her powers came out. She learned that she can fly and zap the bad people. She also gets her first costume, with the 8 pointed star in the center of her chest. And, Roscoe has her own costume as well. She became Spacepuppy, Ms.Marvel's faithful Canine partner. She also came to the rescue, when Earl Schwiess was about to meet his doom. We introduced the fans to Little Barri Ballio and now the players are ready to make this a great event. In the second chapter, it is the holiday season and Earl Schwiess was so concerned for Betsy's

[@dangerwoman9820]

@@jdsundstrom , You Tube is where you could see Ms. Marvel and all her heroic friends and their heroic pets. We also help unknown superheroes To become household names. In Season 5, The Ms.Marvel Show and ABC-TV were the first Exclusive TV Show to introduce the 5th season premiere, called what else: Dragon Con! And, it had some great guest stars like Brad Strickland, who introduced everyone to TV's Ms.Marvel. Brad Strickland then said: And, now here she is. Number 31, Now in its 5th season , it's Television's Ms.Marvel! Only 3 people know her secret. Prince Orion, Little Barri Ballio and Earl Swiss, in which I said: That's Schwiess. Earl Schwiess! Carrots! It is past my bedtime. Time for songbirds and superheroes to get their sleep. Thank you for a great interview. Danger Woman

[@funzjag]

Good old Rex was an easy target for my brother and I as kids. We'd do stuff like flip up our collars and do cheesy poses and say things like " Hey, I'm Rex Smith, want me to autograph that copy of "Tiger Beat" for you?"

[@jdsundstrom]

Too funny!

[@jonathanrowlands1234]

Hi Dave, Rex has also been big on the comic con scene for many years, especially in the UK. I built a replica Street Hawk bike for his first UK con in Edinburgh 2016.

[@jdsundstrom]

Very cool, Jonathan! Thanks for sharing.

[@carljacobson7156]

Rex's older brother, Michael Lee Smith, was the lead singer of the 1970's Rock Band, STARZ - Michael Lee was real talent in the family. Rex was Ok, Michael Lee was excellent!

[@karlsmith2570]

I definitely remembered the show "Street Hawk" I remembered it as "Knightrider on a motorcycle"

[@rino7789]

You should hear his version of Eye of the Tiger when he co-hosted Solid Gold.

[@jdsundstrom]

I must hear that version!

[@williamblakehall5566]

Of all the "vehicle" shows of the 80s, my runaway favorite was Airwolf, but I had a soft spot for Street Hawk with its great intro (which I notice you repeated) and its Tangerine Dream theme music. My high point of that show was probably when it featured the luscious Sybil Danning, and I understand that George Clooney got an early break as Jesse Mach's tragically doomed best friend. Evidently the show was HUGE in Italy where evidently people really love their motorcycles. Smith crossed my radar again about a year ago when I saw a movie about Linda Ronstadt. Sadly her voice doesn't have the old strength anymore, but the movie covered her huge career. The woman could do anything, and did so: rock, country, Mexican, opera -- and musicals, where footage popped up of her in The Pirates of Penzance opposite Rex Smith. Costarring with Linda Ronstadt -- that alone has to be a lifetime achievement. I salute this man. Meanwhile, i have a crazy fantasy, that there could have been a crossover of Airwolf with Street Hawk involving Airwolf pilot Stringfellow Hawke. It could have been called "Street Hawke." A long lost opportunity, i know, but I can dream.

[@jdsundstrom]

An Airwolf/Street Hawk crossover would have been freakin' awesome!

[@tolfan4438]

I remembered Daredevil versus Hulk comic book right around the same time as Thing vs Hulk early seventies I guess. They were matching the Hulk up against everybody back around that time.

[@jdsundstrom]

Yep, it always seemed like someone was fighting someone!

[@HerAeolianHarp]

He had/has real Broadway talent and experience. He should have gone farther. He should tour a lot more. People would come.

[@Ang4God777]

After seeing sooner or later I was totally in love with him. I was 11 yrs. old . 😆 Lol I had posters of him all over my room.

[@barryallenflash1]

Loved the show Street Hawk, but like the Flash, I'd forget it was on and miss half of it...or ALL of it! I'd forgotten about the Hulk/Daredevil thing...THAT was a cheesy version of DD!! Cool that he's still doing stuff! Great to see actors that keep going even though they aren't making the big bucks, they're doing it because they LOVE what they do!!

[@jdsundstrom]

Well said, Brian. Thanks for sharing!

[@denisefreitas6727]

Oh, i watched Sooner or Later, he's so cute (ok, his hair was funny). I don't remember the song you mentioned. I remember Street Hawk very well. And was he the Daredevil on a tv movie ? Awesome! Loved the video.

[@jdsundstrom]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video, Denise!

[@stevepowell2241]

I remember Rex from Solid Gold that was a good show liked the Country music guests They had a number top Country hits performer each week loved that because Tom Wopat and John Schneider was on there Plus the other music they had Prince and other entertainers and I thought they had skits but could be wrong

[@jdsundstrom]

Thanks for sharing, Steve!

[@stevepowell2241]

@@jdsundstrom Very welcome Dave I didn't really share anything that wasn't already known Appreciate you and your comment Dave 🙂🙂 I miss Solid Gold I think I watched That and Dance Fever in the same evening Been a while but what memories my Friend you remember Dance Fever Dave ?

[@cadeevans4623]

Oh yeah I was gonna ask you Dave it he was the one that played daredevil in the trial of the incredible hulk love that tv movie Dave classic loved the incredible hulk returns to Eric Allan Kramer as thor

[@jdsundstrom]

I think I liked Daredevil better than Thor in those movies. But...they were both fun!

[@cadeevans4623]

Yes daredevil was a better character in those movies the Thor character was kind of goofy and cheesy but like you said they were both fun and great for that time

[@cadeevans4623]

Eric Allan Kramer played skipper in the Gilligan island documentary I told you about Dave

[@diannramsay3674]

My my my my very favorite Rex Smith movie would be Sooner Or Later I was in junior high school at the time and it really to teenagers at that point in time to this day I pull out the DVD once or twice a year and watch it sometimes more I just love this movie if you get a chance watch it the movie was done 1978 or 1979 some of his first work and it's great

[@garyreid6165]

I remember Rex Smith from the film adaptation of The Pirates of Penzance, his stint on Solid Gold and The Trial Of The Incredible Hulk. I didn’t get into Street Hawk because it reminded me of an episode of CHiPs. You know, The Super Cycle and Jon’s obsession to ride it to fight crimes. I think Robert Englund was its creator. Street Hawk may have come before or after the Super Cycle on CHiPs. It’s good that Rex Smith is still around doing what he loves.

[@mrdeeds72]

Rex Smith. The first live action Daredevil!

[@DCMarvelMultiverse]

The first Daredevil. Remember that.

[@funzjag]

The first Daredevil. The dorkiest Daredevil! Not unlike David Hasselhoff as the first Nick Fury. 🤮

[@dougclark7077]

Dave, First off, congratulations on surpassing the 100,000 mark in subscribers. Very much appreciated this video as I have appreciated all of your videos. May I make a suggestion for a future video? How about one on the voice-over announcer of that promo for Street Hawk? He had a very interesting job before going to ABC (I am old enough to remember it), and a celebration of what he did is held each year over a weekend about an hour and a half from my hometown. Unfortunately he passed away over two decades ago. However, he has a famous son in the movie industry. Please share your thoughts.

[@jdsundstrom]

Sounds like an interesting video idea. That said, I don't know where to start. Do you have a name for me?

[@dougclark7077]

@@jdsundstrom Ernie Anderson was the announcer. Let me know if you need additional info. I think a video would be a fitting tribute!

[@jdsundstrom]

I'll add him to my potential topics list, Doug!

[@dougclark7077]

@@jdsundstrom Great! There was nothing like him saying "Parental Discretion ADVISED!" or "On The Lovvvvve Boat!" He was one of a kind!

[@emilyischarmed13]

Well. He was pretty. I only vaguely remember this guy. Good to know he's still going strong!!! Thanks for another great video!!! Btw....are you feeling okay? Your voice sounds a bit raspy. * Mom mode kicks in again!!

[@jdsundstrom]

Thanks for asking, Emily. I've been fighting a wee bit of a cold.

[@emilyischarmed13]

@@jdsundstrom I hope it's short-lived! 🤞

[@magusxxx]

Everyone always talks about the Solid Gold Dancers. Yet I can't find anything on The Midnight Special Dancer. In fact, the IMDB only lists one of them, Rick J. Wagner who oddly enough was Walrus Man in the Star Wars Christmas Special.

[@jdsundstrom]

What is "The Midnight Special Dancer"?

[@magusxxx]

@@jdsundstrom The Midnight Special was a music program on late at night. And they did countdowns of the top ten songs with dancers. But for some reason no one seems to remember them and I can't find any videos of them listed on KZbin.

[@zyrrhos]

You didn't mention Scott Baio on that cover of Teen Magazine. One of the other dudes is Erik Estrada.

[@jdsundstrom]

Yep. There were so many teen idols back then.

[@rino7789]

Rex Smith made an appearance in 1980 on an episode of Love Boat where Vicki Stubbing had a crush on him but couldn't attract him. He sang a song called Every Time I See You.

[@jdsundstrom]

I remember it well, Raymond. 🙂

[@andiestewart7423]

I watched Sooner Or Later in middle school. I absolutely fell in love with Rex Smith! I dated a guy that looked like him in high school and felt very lucky lol . I thought Take My Breath Away was sung after Sooner or Later?

[@Bigbadwhitecracker]

Street Hawk should come out on dvd/bluray. Pirates of Penzanse with Linda R. and Kevin Kline was a good way to adapt Gilbert and Sullivan to the screen and should have been more successful. Rachel Sweet should have had a bigger career. #hairspray

[@eugenekozma2697]

Street hawk is on dvd.

[@cadeevans4623]

Messed up my words Dave in one of my comments my bad I meant to say need to look into street hawk and watch them and check them out man

[@presto111man]

If anyone likes music, his first cousin was Michael Lee Smith, lead singer for the 70's band "Starz". Also, Rex was on Guiding Light soap for several years. And, this is so crazy, my ex mechanic had the Mustang from Street Hawk in his garage. The studio sold it, and the new owners had work done and never paid for it. So he kept it in lieu of being paid.

[@jdsundstrom]

That's pretty cool!

[@emaliah5531]

Isnt Michael Lee his brother?

[@Coasterdude02149]

Mike was/is his brother, not cousin. Don't know whatever happend to Mike. Can't find any info on him., I loved STARZ back in the day

[@rawbacon]

I have a faint memory of "Street Hawk"