‘Ozzie and Harriet’ actor left hit ‘50s sitcom for starring role, got a surprise second act from Disney: son
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During Hollywood's golden era, Don DeFore met Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne, Ronald Reagan and others. He also received a surprising phone call from Walt Disney.
"He and his agent felt, ‘Hey, you’ve done your dues. You’ve paid your dues. You’re good enough now. Let’s shop around for your own show where you can be the main star.’" Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com.
"If you’ve been a co-star, but not star billing in a TV show like that one, a very popular TV show… he and his agent felt, ‘Hey, you’ve done your dues. You’ve paid your dues. You’re good enough now. Let’s shop around for your own show where you can be the main star.’"
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