Trivia

During World War II served with the United States Marine Corps.

Saw combat in WWII and was awarded the Bronze Star.

Retired on January 19, 2005 after 50 years in show-biz. He remains active in numbers charity events. (March 2005)

Retired on January 19, 2005 after 50 years in show-biz. He remains active in a number of charity events. (March 2005)

December 19, 2005: suffered a massive stroke and is in extremely critical condition. (December 2005)

Zink did not claim to be broadcasting educational television. He stated that he was not an educator, but an entertainer.