Interview: Bug Hall From Discovery’s ‘Harley & the Davidsons’
As you may already know, the Discovery Channel is launching a brand new series titled ‘Harley and the Davidsons,’ and it’ll offer an in-depth look to one of the world’s most recognized brand, its beginnings and evolution.
One of the primary characters of the show, is actor Bug Hall, whom you may recognize from “The Little Rascals.” Hall recently met with the American Motorcycle Association (AMA), and candidly shared his passion motorcycles and the role he plays in the new show. Check out the interview below as published on the AMA website.
American Motorcyclist: I was told you ride. What do you ride?
Bug Hall: I was a BMW guy my whole life. I had R1200Cs and R1200Rs and owned a few other bikes over the years. Had a [Suzuki] GSXR as a teenager, had a couple Hondas. In total, I probably have wrecked about 12 bikes over the years.
AM: How long have you been riding?
BH: I started in my early teens. My dad put me on Honda Shadow when I was 13 or 14. I couldn’t figure out the friction zone on the clutch. It was stall, stall, stall. Then one night, I had a dream that I was fluidly riding, then next day got on it, and it was like it just clicked. I didn’t own or drive a car until about four or five years ago. Everywhere I went, I went on a bike–back and forth across America. I’ve roughly estimated that I’ve hit the million-mile mark.
AM: Where is your favorite place to ride?
BH: Oh man, come on. That’s an impossible question! The Pacific coast is beautiful. The reality, though, is the 10 [Interstate 10]. Jump on it in California and take it to Florida. You’ll see every type of scenery. At least half of my million miles were gathered on the 10.
AM: What drew you to this role? Does this role hold any significance to you because you’re a rider?
BH: First and foremost, I heard that they were doing this story. That’s what got me out of what I call my “mini-retirement.” I had been focusing on writing, and, every now and then, my guys would call and try to entice me out of retirement. When they called about this, I went: “Yeah I absolutely have to take a look at this.”
What really appealed to me was Arthur. He was like me. I’m a Texas boy who loves to fish, the peaceful quiet of nature and being by myself. Arthur really was that quiet guy. When he was in sales mode, he was a very different guy. He was fair, honest and just, but could sell you anything. It’s like a superpower he’s using for good. I’ve never been that guy. I’m awkward in conversations. I’d like to think he was, too, but learned to talk to people and sell things. That was really inspiring to me the more I studied him.
Make sure to check out their site for the full interview, and don’t forget to set a reminder for the airing of “Harley and the Davidsons” at 9 p.m. ET on Sept. 5 on Discovery!
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