Rode an elephant in opening parade of Ringling Brothers Circus.
Six children: Four daughters, twin boys. Six grandchildren: five girls, one boy. 2 step grandchildren a boy and a girl.
Starred as Lou Costello in 5 different advertising campaigns.
Toured the world doing impressions: Considered the first Elvis Presleyimpersonator as early as 1956. Did Elvis on "The Spade Cooley Show" (1958).
Was offered a contract by The Chicago White Sox while only 16. The scout was Hall of Famer Rogers Hornsby.
Was only Military Policeman to ever appear in world touring All Army Show
Was presented The Allen Ludden Humanitarian Award for 2003 by the Motion Picture Mothers. It was presented by former winner Tom Selleck.
Was the first recipient of Muscular Dystrophys "Humanitarian of the year" award. Was named "Man of the Year" by Volunteers Assisting Cancer Stricken Families. Worldwide Ambassador for "Childhelp USA".
Was voice of Vlasic pickle stork 15 years.
While serving as Host of the MDA Telethon in Los Angeles, he turned the first shovel of dirt for what is now the UCLA Jerry Lewis Neuromuscular Center.