Roger's extensive theatrical background spans musicals and comedies, with a lengthy list of roles played throughout his career. He graduated from West Virginia University, where he appeared in numerous productions, including Charley's Aunt, Brigadoon, Oklahoma, and Julius Caesar. His education continued at Southern Illinois University, where he earned his Master's in Drama, starring as Sakini in Teahouse of the August Moon. He also attended the University of Colorado and the University of Arizona, where he appeared in various plays.
Roger's radio career saw him work as News Director or Newscaster at several major stations, including KIKX, KTKT, KIMN, KRLA, and KSRF. He toured in Woody Allen's role in "Play It Again, Sam" and as Nathan Detroit in "Guys And Dolls." He also starred in the West Coast premiere of The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window and won a Dramalogue Award for his performance in Laughter on the 23rd Floor.
Roger's television credits include starring in the syndicated children's series Teego, The Star Traveler, co-starring in What If, and appearing in the ABC O & O TV children's series, IT!. He received a local Los Angeles Emmy award for his contribution as one of the writers. In film, he co-starred with Virginia Mayo in Fugitive Lovers and had a small role in Frances with Jessica Lange.
As a producer, Roger created and produced a series of national country music TV specials featuring renowned performers such as Barbara Mandrell, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Jr., Conway Twitty, Tammy Wynette, Brenda Lee, and Tom T. Hall. He wrote the Legends of the West (1992) specials with Jack Palance, winning a Wrangler Award for writing from the Cowboy Hall of Fame. Roger also wrote and produced the Disney TV special, Falling for the Stars with Richard Farnsworth, Robert Duvall, Buddy Ebsen, and Robert Conrad.
He was the sole writer and one of the producers for the multi-million dollar 90-minute TV special, United We Stand in 1988, featuring an all-star cast including Bob Hope, Gloria Estefan, Julio Iglesias, Sheena Easton, Loretta Swit, Rich Little, Miriam Makeba, Sylvie Vartan, Brooke Shields, and many more. Roger also helped produce a Bob Hope trip to Korea's DMZ in 1988.
In 1999, Roger became the National Entertainment Reporter with Westwood One, covering the Oscars, Grammys, Emmys, and hosting a nationally syndicated weekly entertainment radio show. He continues to act, showcasing his versatility and dedication to the entertainment industry throughout his career.
