Biografie

In the 1950s he often billed himself as "America's Slowest-Rising Young Comedian."

A semi-pro baseballer in his early years, he played in later years with a softball team "The Reruns" which included comedians Jack Riley and Fred Willard. His hobby is collecting caps from minor league teams throughout the nation.

Was a contestant on the original You Bet Your Life (1950) with Groucho Marx, and professed to Groucho that he wanted to get into show business.

Honorary mayor of Encino, California.

His natural affinity for comedy came early. He was a notorious class clown who was often expelled from school as a youth.