Jam and NBC's $weepstake$ and Games People Play. He made several return visits to The Ed Sullivan Show and Toast of the Town along with This Is Show Business, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The Love Boat and The Patty Duke Show. He also worked in film, notably Bang the Drum Slowly. He also recorded a handful of live stand-up comedy albums. Demonstrating his versatility, Foster embarked upon a literary career and completed a play and two story outlines. In addition to his club work, acting and writing talents, he also ran a workshop for young actor-comedians called the Foster Children. "They have new, fresh ideas and I love helping them get started", he said. "The only thing I ask in return is that when these youngsters are established, they help others on their way." Personal life and death Foster had two sons – Michael and Danny. Foster died of a heart attack in Rancho Mirage, California, on July 8, 1985, at the age of 72. Filmography Conquest of Space (1955) – Jackie Siegle The Patsy (1964) – Mayo Sloan Hail (1972) – Michael Moloney Every Little Crook and Nanny (1972) – Police Lt. Bozzaris Bang the Drum Slowly (1973) – Joe Jaros Jacqueline Susann's Once Is Not Enough (1975) – Cab Driver The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington (1977) – Senator Krause Texas Godfather (1985) – Ralph Salerno (final film role) ''Fantasy Island – TV serial, ep. "The Over-the Hill Caper/Poof!You're a Movie Star (1978) References External links 1913 births 1985 deaths American male television actors People from Brooklyn People from Fort Lee, New Jersey Jewish American male actors 20th-century American male actors Burials at Eden Memorial Park Cemetery 20th-century American Jews