His mother, Marjorie Norton, was the original voice of Minnie Mouse.
Member of MENSA (the high I.Q society).
Was made a lifetime member of the Fifteenth Air Force
Association (December 30, 1990) for his work as its show producer.
Served for 15 years (2003) as the Music Director of the Hollywood Bowl
Easter Sunrise Service.
Had played piano and organ with the bands of Freddy Martin and Ray
Conniff before joining the Welk Show in 1963 at the death of former
organist Jerry Burke.
His aunt Esther Ralston was a silent film actress who has a Star
on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His father, Bradford Ralston, was one of
Esther's four brothers. As children, the five siblings performed
together as the Ralston Family Players.
Hosted the radio program "Gee Dad!, It's a Wurlitzer!" on KPCC, 89.3 FM,
from 1996 to 2000.