He was born Abram Solman Borowitz in New York City, and began his radio career as a protege of Ed Gardner, the writer and star of radio legend "Duffy's Tavern".
He was born Abram Solman Borowitz in New York City, graduated from New Utrecht High School in Brooklyn and attended both City College and New York University. His radio career gained strength when he collaborated with Ed Gardner, the writer and star of radio legend "Duffy's Tavern".