After more than five decades of captivating television and film audiences, Clifton Davis is ready to take on his first soap-opera role. "She said, ‘Go for it!' " Davis tells PEOPLE of Horsford's tip.

*The ABC comedy pilot from NBA star and ESPN host Jalen Rose has added some familiar faces to play his mother and grandmother. Aside from starring, Rose will also serve as a producer. Horsford is a ...