- 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.
- He was a regular on The Jack Benny Program (1950). He also played Ralph Ramsey on I Love Lucy (1951). His signature phrase was a long, drawn-out "Yehhhhssss?".
- 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.
- He appeared in all six seasons of I Love Lucy (1951), playing eight different characters.
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