- Stayed fit by swimming in his backyard pool in Bloomington, IN.
- Second wife Gail Manners (born Renee DeJarnette) was a USO dancer and singer, and performed as an operatic soprano alongside her husband in many shows. She passed away in 2007.
- Greatly enjoyed driving his vintage Cadillac.
- At one point, he wanted to be a singing cowboy in the movies, but unfortunately there were plenty of others who were already established in that role when he arrived in Hollywood.
- Loved pumpkin pie, especially the Libby's recipe as baked and sold in New York City automats.
- When young (age unknown), he worked for a sign-painting shop.
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