He was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and became one member of a core group of New York-based announcers including Don Pardo, Bill Wendell, Jerry Damon, Arthur Gary, Vic Roby, Mel Brandt, Gene Hamilton, and Howard Reig who handled not only introducing and closing programs, but also teasers and promotions for the network's shows.
He was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and became one of a group of key announcers based in New York, including Don Pardo, Bill Wendell, Jerry Damon, Arthur Gary, Vic Roby, Mel Brandt, Gene Hamilton, and Howard Reig, who handled not only opening and closing programs but also trailers and advertisements for the network's shows.