November 30, 2011 04:01 PM PDT

Exclusive: Ernie Hudson Is a Hart of Dixie Dad!

by Megan Masters

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When you need to cast Cress Williams‘ dad, who ya gonna call? Ernie Hudson!

The former Ghostbuster has nabbed a guest spot on The CW’s freshman charmer Hart of Dixie as the father of Williams’ Lavon Hayes, TVLine has learned exclusively.

Hudson’s character, also named Ernie, will pay a visit to Bluebell in an episode slated to air early next year. Unfortunately, pops comes bearing bad news for the Mayor.

A seasoned TV and film vet, Hudson’s more recent credits include Desperate Housewives and The Secret Life of the American Teenager.

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Tags: Cress Williams, Ernie Hudson, Hart of Dixie, The CW

Comments (10)

dont forget his camo on how i met your mother
Comment by ollie – November 30, 2011 04:13 PM PDT Reply To This Post
*very funny camo*
Comment by ollie – November 30, 2011 04:15 PM PDT Reply To This Post
i see a return to tv full time soon for Ernie which i look forward to the guy is a great and underrated talent
Comment by ggny – November 30, 2011 04:42 PM PDT Reply To This Post
I love Hart of Dixie! They should move it to Tuesday, and push Ringer to die on Mondays along with GG
Comment by Phil – November 30, 2011 05:37 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- Bite your tongue! “Ringer” is so much better.
  Comment by Kalie – November 30, 2011 06:46 PM PDT Reply To This Post
  - No it isn’t….Ringer is jumping the shark soon,lol.
    Comment by shaun – November 30, 2011 07:46 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Hart of Dixie is AWESOME. Ringer is crap.
Comment by Gina – November 30, 2011 09:28 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Guess no one around TVLINE has heard of OZ.
Comment by dee123 – December 1, 2011 04:32 AM PDT Reply To This Post
I have never seen this show but may watch for Ernie Hudson. I love this guy! He even makes crapfests such as Congo tolerable.
Comment by Pam – December 1, 2011 07:38 AM PDT Reply To This Post
Cool!
Comment by Lisa – December 1, 2011 09:39 AM PDT Reply To This Post