On 22 September 2000, he appeared as an ordinary, non-celebrity
contestant on Wheel of Fortune (1983). He placed second, winning $4,250 and a trip to
Bermuda valued at $5,310.
He served in the United States Navy during World War II. After World War II, he studied drama at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, England. Then he moved to Australia where he joined the traveling theatre production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical, "South Pacific.".
Was nominated for Broadway's 1959 Tony Award as Best Supporting or
Featured Actor (Musical) for "Redhead."
He is survived by his granddaughter, Lindsey Fryman-Borchard; his wife, Carole; three daughters, Robin Stone, Debbie Stone, and Jan Fryman; a son, Michael Merkow-Stone; and seven more grandchildren.