He contributed several deadpan readings of absurd material for "The Kentucky Fried Movie" and then gained national recognition as the announcer for two incarnations of "The Hollywood Squares" (the 1986–1989 and the first 4 seasons of the 1998-2004 version), appearing in the middle square of the bottom row and guest hosting for a week during the final season of the 1980s version, and guest-announcing during the second "Game Show Week" in the final season of the 1990s run. He also became known for playing Kenny Beckett on the sitcom "Dave's World" (1993–1997) and serving as announcer for the Fender Bender 500 segments of "Wake, Rattle, and Roll". He appeared as himself on an episode of "The Larry Sanders Show" and also on "Caroline in the City". In 1988, he starred in the film "Traxx". In 1990, Stevens also starred as the title character on the TV series "". In 1992, he made a small appearance in the comedy film "Mr. Saturday Night". In 1996, he provided the voice for Doc Samson in "The Incredible Hulk".