Born in Quincy, Illinois, Ketchum pursued a physics degree at UCLA before joining fellow students to entertain U.S. troops through USO shows, a experience that segued into a seven-year radio stint in San Diego. Transitioning to television, he became known for quirky supporting parts, notably as Counselor Spiffy on Camp Runamuck and Mel Warshaw on I’m Dickens, He’s Fenster, while also contributing…
