John Schneider Set for Upcoming GLEE Episode

Stage and screen star John Schneider is set to appear on the eighth episode of FOX's Glee, according to TVLine.com. He will play the father of Sam.

Schneider has starred on Broadway in CHICAGO and GRAND HOTEL. His other stage credits include THE Will Rogers FOLLIES, BRIGADOON, THE MUSIC MAN and MAME.

Schneider is best known for his television work on "The Dukes of Hazzard," "Smallville," and "Nip/Tuck."

GLEE follows an optimistic teacher who - against all odds and a malicious cheerleading coach - inspires McKinley High's Glee Club to conquer the world one singing competition at a time. GLEE stars Dianna Agron, Chris Colfer, Jessalyn Gilsig, Jane Lynch, Jayma Mays, Kevin McHale, Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Matthew Morrison, Amber Riley, Mark Salling and Jenna Ushkowitz.

GLEE is produced by Ryan Murphy Television in association with 20th Century Fox Television. Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan are co-creators of the series. Murphy, Falchuk and Dante di Loreto serve as executive producers, while Ian Brennan serves as co-executive producer.