About this episode

Jocko Sims discusses his career and role in Netflix’s reimagined Little House on the Prairie.

Actor, director, and producer Jocko Sims joins Tavis in studio to discuss his diverse career and his latest role portraying pioneering Black physician Dr. George A. Tann in Netflix’s reimagined Little House on the Prairie. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

People in this episode

Host: Tavis Smiley

Guest: Jocko Sims

Topics covered

• acting
• directing
• producing
• Black history
• television
• interview

Keywords

• Jocko Sims
• Tavis Smiley
• Little House on the Prairie
• Dr. George A. Tann
• acting
• Black physician

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Books & works: Little House on the Prairie

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