Even if you can’t place the face, you’re sure to recognize it. That is, if you’ve ever seen an episode of F Troop, whether voluntary or against your will. It’s a show I never cared for, but it’s interesting to note that James Hampton, who portrayed Hannibal Dobbs, had actually served in the “F” Troop of the Army’s Sixth Cavalry. Outside of F Troop, you might recognize the face of James Hampton from Teen Wolf (both the film and TV series), Sling Blade, Gunsmoke, Superboy, Newhart, Police Academy 5, Perfect Strangers, or the Hogan Family. Go ahead. Admit it. You know him!!
Actually, I almost bypassed getting an autograph of James Hampton when he appeared at the Chicago Hollywood Celebrity Show on Saturday, October 1, 2011. In fact, I think I’ve bypassed him in the past. But when I actually took a look at him, even I recognized the fact that I knew this man.
He was a very nice guy and he wasn’t charging any extra to get a picture with him, so I went ahead and had him sign the above photo from F Troop. To date, I have no regrets about this.
Celebrities of the Fall 2011 Chicago Hollywood Celebrities Show will continue…
I’ll always know him as, “Aaron Ironwood” in an episode of, “The Rockford Files.”
Peter
December 13th, 2011
You definitely did bypass him in the past; he was at the Chicago show I attended with you in March 2010. Even then, he seemed like such a swell guy!
Denise
December 13th, 2011
Hey Brad! I’m glad you didn’t pass me by this time. What a nice article. Thank you for the kind words. I wish you were my agent! Best, Jim
Jim
January 21st, 2012