As a tribute to his place in TV history as a popular and
memorable character actor, at least two episodes of The Simpsons (1989) have
featured his caricature.
Awarded the George Heller Memorial Gold Card, AFTRA's highest honor, in
1958.
An avid hunter and fisherman, he was given the "Man of the Year" award
by the Rod and Reel Club for landing a 4 lb. 3 oz. trout.
Profiled in "Old-Time Radio Memories" by Mel Simons (BearManor Media).
Because of his appearance, and his infrequent guest spots on Lucille Ball related sitcoms, he was often mistaken for Lucy's regular sidekick, Gale Gordon.