Tuesday Morning Ride was based on the short story 'A Summer Tragedy', by Arna Bontemps, a Harlem Renaissance writer.
Bill Cobbs actor information:
Bill Cobbs was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, where his parents were hard-working people, who instilled in him a sense of self-reliance and humility. As an amateur actor in the city's Karamu House Theater, he starred in the Ossie Davis play 'Purlie Victorious'. Cobbs was an Air Force radar technician for eight years; he also worked in office products at IBM and sold cars in Cleveland. In 1970, at the age of 36, he left for New York to seek work as an actor. There he turned down a job in the NBC sales department in order to have time for auditions. He supported himself by driving a cab, repairing office equipment, selling toys, and performing odd jobs. His first professional acting role was in 'Ride a Black Horse' at the Negro Ensemble Company. From there, he appeared in small theater productions, street theater, regional theater and at the Eugene O'Neill Theater. His first television credit was in Vegetable Soup (1975), a New York public television educational series, and he made his feature film debut in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974). In his free time, Cobbs enjoys music, reading and playing his drums. He lives in New York City and Los Angeles, California and continues acting.
Vivian Bonnell actress information:
Vivian Bonnell was born on May 23, 1924 in Antigua, British West Indies as Enid Williams. She was an actress, known for Ghost (1990), Summer School (1987) and For Pete's Sake (1974). She was married to Austin Stoker. She died on November 18, 2003 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Chanticleer Fims information:
In 1986, the Chanticleer Films’ Discovery Program was founded by producers Jana Sue Memel and Jonathan Sanger to give film industry professionals in other areas of the business an opportunity to direct their first 35mm short film. 'Ray’s Male Heterosexual Dance Hall' (1987), the very first film produced by Chanticleer, won an Academy Award in the Live Action Short Film category. Directed by the likes of Griffin Dunne, Christine Lahti and Jeff Goldblum, 10 more nominations resulting in two more Academy Awards followed. In 1995 alone, four of the five films nominated in the Live Action Short Film category were Chanticleer Films productions. In April 2011, the Chanticleer Films Discovery and Directed By Shorts Collection, consisting of 35mm prints and elements for more than 60 short films, was deposited at the Academy Film Archive by Memel and Sanger.
