Van Patten has appeared in dozens of television series.

The drummer and Van Patten had an idea of making a health food for dogs.

Van Patten had suddenly disappeared, leaving behind a letter announcing his plan to commit suicide.

This is Van Patten's first directional episode of the series.

Van Patten also hosts a cannabis forum and answers questions on www.marijuanagrowing.com.

I don't need to hear this story again," Van Patten says.

Van Patten laughs and still in motion they give each other high-five.

He clicks off, leaving Van Patten and myself on the line.

Van Patten also appeared in the later film as an abbot.

Van Patten was first urged into show business at age nine by his father's agent.