Born in Niagara Falls, New York, [3 ] Beir began his career in 1950, appearing in the television series The Philco Television Playhouse. [4 ] He also appeared on Broadway in The Terrible Swift Sword (1955). [5 ] He continued to star or co…
The background for many of the episodes is his friend "Waldo's" jazz club in New York City's Greenwich Village, featuring performances by the Pete Candoli jazz combo which included Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne, Red Mitchell, Red Norvo and…