Among the great glories of the MGM lot were the vast outdoor sets that had been constructed over the years.

Faced with the choice of enduring a bad toothache or going to the dentist, we generally tried to ride out the bad tooth.

In those days, boxing was very glamorous and romantic. You listened to fights on the radio, and a good announcer made it seem like a contest between gladiators.

I have spent a lot of years on the outside looking in.

Parents look at me like I'm somebody pretty important, and say, We were raised on your characters, and now we're enjoying them all over again with our children.

Despite the rejection, and in violation of all the rules, I came back year after year.

I hate fishing, and I can't imagine why anyone would want to hike when you can get in the car and drive.