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He was a champion hurdler in high school. Served in the Army from 1946 to 1948. After military service, he graduated from Harvard University. A year into studies at Harvard Law School, he dropped out to work in advertising in New York City, a short-lived career he gave up for comedy writing.

Retired after suffering a debilitating stroke in 1998 that left him paralyzed and unable to speak.

Father of Ben McCormick.

Entered the Motion Picture & Television Hospital in Woodland Hills, California, after suffering a stroke in 1998,