 After graduating , Hartman studied art at Santa Monica City College , dropping out in 1969 to become a roadie with a rock band . He returned to school in 1972 , this time studying graphic arts at California State University , Northridge . He developed his own graphic arts business , which he operated on his own , creating over 40 album covers for bands including Poco and America , as well as advertising and the logo for Crosby , Stills & Nash . In the late 1970s , Hartman made his first television appearance on an episode of The Dating Game ; he won but was stood up by his date . 
