Gordon’s career began in radio and television stations back
east. At one point in the early 60’s, he played a clown in a kiddie show, then
had to quickly change to report the weather on the evening news. He moved to
Los Angeles where he studied acting and appeared in several television shows. It
was here that he met Ruth and Nathan Hale. The Utah couple had come to
California to write for Hollywood, but switched their focus to the stage when
their Glendale theater began to prosper. The Hales introduced Gordon to the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ruth encouraged him to give up
smoking and to stop doing beer commercials. Before long, Gordon decided to
become a member, too. Gordon Jump appeared in many church films, but he’s best known
as the radio station manager on WKRP in Cincinnati. In a way, it’s as if his
career came full circle.
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