A local Los Angeles area television personality, he was the honorary Mayor of Hollywood, California, and officiates over the unveilings of Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame from the 1960s until his death on January 8, 2008.
His star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is between Zsa Zsa Gabor and Glenn Miller, who was his commanding officer in the United States Air Force during World War II.
Was briefly on the Dumont Network as host of the game show "Beat the Clock" from 1946-1949.
Worked long and hard as one of Hollywood's most loyal supporters, working with the Chamber of Commerce to preserve the landmark Hollywood sign and Walk of Fame.