[1] He attended Admiral Farragut Academy in Pine Beach, New Jersey and Syracuse University in New York.
He won an Emmy for an episode of "One Day At A Time" and two CableACE Awards for his work on "It's Garry Shandling's Show".
[2] During his career he worked with legendary producers such as Sheldon Leonard, Danny Thomas, and Norman Lear.
Rafkin had endearing relationships with many of his actors including Andy Griffith, Dick Van Dyke, Jerry Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Bob Newhart and Redd Foxx.
[3] Rafkin died of heart disease in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 73.