Wissenswertes

Was a songwriter in the late 1950s, teaming with Bob Shane to write for the Kingston Trio. Also wrote "Olly Olly Oxen Free" with Rod McKuen.

Performed as a folk singer on Andy Williams' TV show as a member of the recording group The Good Time Singers.

Began writing for TV in the late '60s as both a story editor and scripter. One of his projects was the series "Then Came Bronson". His death came less than a year after the deaths of both "Then Came Bronson" producers Robert Sabaroff and Robert H. Justman, and its most prolific director, Jud Taylor.

Performed as a folk singer on Lloyd Bridges's TV show as a member of the recording group The Other Singers.

Father of Steven Drake (b.1959), Adam Drake (b.1960), and Jono Drake (b.1962).