Lived for a number of years during the 1970s and 80s in Jefferson, Texas, near the birthplace of his wife. Produced at least one film in the town that starred his friend
Eddie Bracken's daughter and premiered the film in nearby Marshall. Brought in several old film-star friends to meet local folk including
Karl Malden. Moved to Dallas in 1971 and finished his law degree at SMU and practiced law in the Dallas County DA's office for a while. Had a syndicated radio show that told of his experiences in Hollywood and was writing a book on those years.