May 29: Tyler’s Tisa Hibbs appears in ‘Hope Floats’ in 1998

Published 5:00 am Friday, May 29, 2020

Tisa Hibbs, who lives in Tyler and occasionally has worked as an actress, had her most visible role in the hit movie “Hope Floats,” which was released on this day in 1998.

Hibbs shared a scene with the film’s star, Sandra Bullock. The romantic comedy was directed by Longview native Forest Whitaker.

Hibbs also has had guest roles on “Friday Night Lights’ and “Walker, Texas Ranger.”

In the Spotlight

— 2019: Terrell native Jamie Foxx appears on “Entertainment Tonight!”

— 2013: Terrell native Jamie Foxx appears on “Entertainment Tonight.”

— 2011: Longview native Forest Whitaker appears on the “National Memorial Day Concert” telecast.

— 2002: Tyler native Ryan Brown stars in “Sam & Janet.”

— 1999: Travis Tedford, who grew up in Athens, appears in “The Thirteenth Floor.”

— 1992: Richard Bradford, who was born in Tyler, is seen in “Cold Heaven.”

— 1978: Tyler native Sandy Duncan is a celebrity panelist on “Hollywood Squares.”

— 1978: James Wheaton, who attended Wiley College in Marshall, has a guest role on “General Hospital.”

— 1978: Tommy Tune, who attended Lon Morris College in Jacksonville, appears on “Happy Birthday Bob,” a TV special marking Bob Hope’s 75th birthday.

— 1973: Gilmer native Johnny Mathis’ “I’m Coming Home” hits No.1 on the Billboard adult contemporary singles chart.

— 1965: The Newbeats featuring Arp native Larry Henley appear on “Hollywood a Go Go.”

— 1958: DeKalb native Dan Blocker appears in an episode of “Playhouse 90.”

— 1949: Wills Point native Lee “Lasses” White is featured in “Mississippi Rhythm.”

— 1921: Corsicana native Jacqueline Logan stars in “White and Unmarried.”