Childhood stardom and life after the spotlight with Johnny Whitaker

Podcast: It's Worth Mentioning · Rett Nelson

Opublikowano: 2026-05-25

Johnny Whitaker was 6-years-old when he landed the part of Jody Davis in “Family Affair,” a sitcom that ran on CBS from 1966-1971. It told the story of a wealthy Manhattan bachelor, played by Brian Keith, who suddenly becomes the guardian of his late brother’s three orphaned children. Whitaker, who has ties to eastern Idaho, was one of the three children in the cast. From there, he went on to star in a string of Disney films and other film and TV productions. This week on “It’s Worth Mentioning,” Rett Nelson speaks with Whitaker about his li...