He hosted Disney Channel's "Mouseterpiece Theater" (a "Masterpiece Theatre" spoof which featured Disney cartoon shorts). In the "I'm Spelling as Fast as I Can" episode of "The Simpsons", he hosts the "Spellympics" and attempts to bribe Lisa Simpson to lose with the offer of a scholarship at a Seven Sisters College and a hot plate; "it's perfect for soup!" He had a recurring role as the grandfather of Dr. Carter on the NBC series "ER". He also appeared in an episode of the NBC sitcom "Wings".