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‘Family Affair’ Star Johnny Whitaker Dishes on His 4 ‘Hail Mary Passes’ at 66

Whitaker says he is pursuing a memoir, a short film and a Portugal drug policy documentary while continuing charity work with children.

  • In a Women's World interview published Wednesday, former Family Affair star Johnny Whitaker, 66, discussed his 'now or never' approach, outlining four 'Hail Mary passes' defining his personal and professional goals.
  • Whitaker, who played Jody Davis on Family Affair from 1966 to 1971 alongside Brian Keith, Kathy Garver, Anissa Jones, and Sebastian Cabot, also noted his 28 years of long-term recovery from all mind-altering substances.
  • His current projects include a memoir, the short film Skye Bleu, and organizing cruises for fans and friends.
  • Fifty years after visiting Portugal to share a Gospel message, Whitaker now advocates for drug policy reform there while performing as Juanito El Bonito to sing and distribute gifts at orphanages.
  • Classic episodes of Family Affair remain available on streaming platforms including Tubi, Xumo Play, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime, Peacock, and FRNDLY TV.
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‘Family Affair’ Star Johnny Whitaker Dishes on His 4 ‘Hail Mary Passes’ at 66

The former child star played Jody Davis in the '60s sitcom.

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