Early Life
Smith was born in Petoskey, Michigan, but spent a significant part of his early years living in Massena, New York, graduating from the Massena High School class of 1936. His mother was a seamstress, and his father worked at the local Aluminum Company Of America factory. After graduation, Smith worked as a disc jockey and voice talent for WIBX Radio in Utica, New York from 1936-1943. After serving in the Special Services during World War II, he traveled to Hollywood and appeared in many television shows such as I Married Joan, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet and The Red Skelton Show.
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