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1 | Was in the dugout seats with former Dodger catcher Steve Yeager when Kurt Gibson hit his Classic world series Home Run. |
2 | Was Named Coca-Cola's Guardian Angel 2016 at the American Airlines Celebrity Ski Event benefiting Cystic Fibrosis. |
3 | As a boy he was a Cub Scout and a Boy Scout. |
4 | Received Lifetime Achievement award for acting from The Southern California Motion Picture Council in 2015. Presented by Margaret O'Brien. |
5 | Presented The Jack Oakie Comendy Achievement Award in 2015. |
6 | In 2013 he and his wife Kay rode in their 10th Hollywood Christmas parade. Over the years many family members rode with them. |
7 | Finished writing his book: I've Met All My Heroes. [September 2007] |
8 | Hollywood Ca. USA Still working, acting new TV Pilot writing new TV Pilot emceeing many events around the world. [December 2012] |
9 | His book: I've Met All My Heroes from A-Z was published and is sold on Amazon.com. [December 2009] |
10 | Starring in his One Man Show: At Home with Mark Twain [September 2007] |
11 | Starred in the World Premiere of The Jay Kholos Musical "My Catskills Summer". [July 2007] |
12 | Appeared in the infomercial, hosted by Pat Boone, for "Vital Factors" bio-protector system. [2007] |
13 | As a ten-year-old he was inspired by The Jolson Story (1946). He started doing impressions of Al Jolson at parties and once stopped a gang fight on the school grounds by climbing on a roof and singing. |
14 | Performed at West Point, Annapolis, and The Air Force Academy. |
15 | At one time held a top secret security clearance as an MP. |
16 | Hand-picked by President Ronald Reagan to succeed him as Fire Prevention Spokesman in PSAs. |
17 | Rode an elephant in opening parade of Ringling Brothers Circus. |
18 | Member of The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Science. |
19 | While serving as Host of the MDA Telethon in Los Angeles, he turned the first shovel of dirt for what is now the UCLA Jerry Lewis Neuromuscular Center. |
20 | Member: Theta Alpha Phi Fraternity. |
21 | Named 2003 Man of the Year....by The Blind Childrens Center |
22 | Was presented The Allen Ludden Humanitarian Award for 2003 by the Motion Picture Mothers. It was presented by former winner Tom Selleck. |
23 | An All Around Athlete while in the Army he was Quarterback on the Ft. Ord Football Team, Guard on the Ft. Gordon Basketball team and Shortstop on the Ft. Benjamin Harrison Baseball team |
24 | Father of actress Kathryn Masak and actor Mike Masak. |
25 | Appeared in 32 consecutive Hollywood Stars Games at Dodger Stadium. |
26 | Cousin of actor Michael Gross and actress Mary Gross. |
27 | In 1954 he was voted "Homecoming King" at Kelly High School in Chicago Illinois. |
28 | Was an honorary sheriff of Tarzana, California for 35 years. |
29 | In the Episode "Wheel Of Death" The Carnival Knife thrower "Nicky" was played by actor Jimi Defilippis, who is now married to Ron's daughter Debbie. |
30 | During his 8 years as Sheriff Mort Metzger on Murder, She Wrote (1984), he only had one female deputy, Deputy Lynn Olsen. She was played by his actress daughter Kathryn Masak. She is now married to a Los Angeles Deputy Sheriff. |
31 | Chicago College Actor of the Year 1956 |
32 | Among others in his "View Of Vegas" were Sammy Davis Jr., Bobby Darin, Shelley Berman, Joe E. Lewis and Johnnie Ray. |
33 | Toured the world doing impressions: Considered the first Elvis Presley impersonator as early as 1956. Did Elvis on The Spade Cooley Show (1957). |
34 | Headlined World Touring All Army Show "Rolling Along 1960" voted one of the "Outstanding Young Men in America" 1963-4 |
35 | Was voice of Vlasic pickle stork 15 years. |
36 | Starred as Lou Costello in 5 different advertising campaigns. |
37 | Hosted Jerry Lewis Telethon in Los Angeles 10 years. |
38 | Was the first recipient of Muscular Dystrophys "Humanitarian of the year" award. Was named "Man of the Year" by Volunteers Assisting Cancer Stricken Families. Worldwide Ambassador for "Childhelp USA". |
39 | Was only Military Policeman to ever appear in world touring All Army Show |
40 | Post Soldier of the Month (Fort Benjamin Harrison) [1960] |
41 | Six children: Four daughters, twin boys. 10 grandchildren: seven girls, three boys . |
42 | Was offered a contract by The Chicago White Sox while only 16. The scout was Hall of Famer Rogers Hornsby. |
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