Moving to Los Angeles in 1943, the Williams Brothers sang with Bing Crosby on the hit record "Swinging on a Star" (1944).
When Bob completed his military service, Kay hired all four brothers to sing on the soundtrack to Good News (1947).
He also wrote special material and vocal arrangements for Steve Lawrence and Edye Gorme, Julie Andrews, and his brother.
After moving back to California in 1977, Dick worked for The Big Show and did vocal arrangements for The Palm Spring Follies.
In 1998, Andy, Don, Dick, and their sister Jane visited Wall Lake for the dedication of the Williams family home as a historic site and tourist attraction.