 An accomplished jazz flute player, he was involved for a time with the actress Alfre Woodard before marrying Cara Cook and having two children in 1984 and 1986.He also made frequent appearances as a celebrity guest on the game shows "Body Language", "Super Password", and "the $25,000 and $100,000 Pyramids", including helping a contestant win a $100,000 Pyramid Tournament of Champions in 1988.He also appeared as a celebrity in the 1987 game show pilot for "Money in the Blank".