Ernie Hudson | Ghostbusting & Quantum Leaps

Story & Craft with Marc Preston

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Ernie Hudson. From his early work on television, to Ghostbusters, Miss Congeniality and Oz, Ernie has been a fixture on television and film for over fifty years. Now, you can catch Ernie in the NBC reboot of the show Quantum Leap.

We chat about his journey from Detroit to Los Angeles, and how he raised his four sons while navigating his acting career. Ernie shares his story of getting married at an early age and how marriage is sometimes a two-way street of supporting one another. Listen in as we discuss the importance of Detroit in his life and how it was a place where he discovered theater and the liberty of crafting his own thing on his own terms.

We touch on how his mindset and mentality changed once he started to receive more attention for his work. Ernie also shares a story about the unique energy that Harold Ramis brought to the set of Ghostbusters, and how that influenced his own work ethic.

We explore how he finds his way into a character, the projects that have resonated with him most, and how his work has appealed to a variety of audiences. We touch on the impact of his role in Ghostbusters, the enduring popularity of the movie. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation with the talented Ernie Hudson!

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

0:00:00 - Ghostbusters Fandom Over Time

0:06:09 - Discovering Passion for Theater and Acting

0:13:02 - Harold Ramis’ Influence on Crew Dynamics

0:17:47 - Reboot of a Classic Show

0:23:55 - Audience Identification in Pop Culture

0:30:57 - Nostalgia for Ghostbusters and Bill Murray

0:38:36 - Admiration for Jeff Bridges' Career

0:43:23 - Defining a Perfect Day

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