(See also Rock Madison.)
Fathered four children with his second wife; they are Bridget, Dolly, Erin and Robert.
Grandson (Spc.) Spencer T. Karol (daughter Bridget's son) was killed serving his country in Iraq October, 2003.
He was awarded 2 Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Radio at 6933 Hollywood Boulevard and for Television at 6333 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
His best friend was actor Rory Calhoun who was later named 'godfather' to Madison's eldest daughter Bridget.
Was to play the role of Thad in The Proud Ones (1956) but dropped out to act in Hilda Crane (1956).