[6] During his teenage years, Halftown worked as a pinboy at a local bowling alley in Jamestown, New York.

[1][9][10][11] His signature greeting was "ees da sa sussaway," which is Seneca for "Let's get started."

Originally intended for a six-week series, his show went on to become the world's longest running children's program on local television.

Diagnosed with diabetes, Halftown died in Brigantine from complications related to the disease on July 8, 2003.

Robert J. Fritz delivered the homily at his funeral at St. Thomas' church in Brigantine.