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.