- Started in radio at the age of 9. He directed his first show at the age of 13 when the director became very ill 2 hours before the live broadcast. Before being taken to the hospital, the director said, "Let Hal direct it.".
- Prolific television director and executive producer of popular comedy shows in the 1960's, 70's and 80's.
- Hal and Pat Meikle married in 1944 while in college. They have two daughters, Bethami and Pamela. They later divorced.
- In 1971, Hal married Marta Lucille Salcido. In 1973, their son James was born.
- Hal had been a chain-smoker of cigarettes (up to 4 packs a day), until one night he had a horrible nightmare about his brother Paul (who had previously died of lung cancer). He woke up in a cold sweat and never picked-up another cigarette again.
- During World War II, he served as junior lieutenant with the U.S. Naval Reserve in the Pacific Theatre of Operations.
- Attended the University of Michigan, graduating in 1946.
- He was a great lover of music, especially jazz and classical, and played the piano.
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