Eric Von Zipper was one of the stars of the late 1970s and early 1980s TV series Beach Blanket Bingo. Von Zipper played the character of the bad guy, Eric Von Zipper.
Von Zipper was a scheming, conniving, and often evil villain who always seemed to get his own way.
Von Zipper was played by actor David Hasselhoff, who is now better known as the host of the popular reality show Hoff the Record. Hoff was a popular host in his day and was known for his over-the-top personality and outrageous outfits.
Hoff’s performance as Von Zipper in Beach Blanket Bingo was well received by fans and critics alike.
The show ran for four seasons from 1978 to 1981 and was one of the most popular shows on TV during that era. The series was also released on DVD in 2009.
Hoff retired from performing in 2011 after a successful career that included starring in several successful TV series and movies.