Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume
Two, 1986-1990, pages 291-292. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons,
1999.
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Radio at 6128 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
Jimmy Fidler had 3 children; 1 adopted daughter with wife Bobby, and 2 biological daughters with his wife Adeline.
He lived in a beautiful home he built in Toluca Lake for most of his adult life.
He was a member of Lakeside Golf Club and was an avid Bridge player and golfer, golfing with many celebrities including, Humphrey Bogart, Bob Hope and Tyrone Power.