Trivia

In August 2002, he was performing the role of Max Bialystock in the Broadway production of the Producers.

Has twice been nominated for Broadway's Tony Award: in 1974 as Best Actor (Musical) for "Candide," and 22 years later, in 1996, as Best Actor (Featured Role - Musical) for a revival of "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum."

Called his time on "Benson" a "thoroughly loathsome experience", and constantly clashed with producers over his character and the creative direction of the show.