Blind Item #10 - Reader Blind - Kindness

This late actor was everywhere on TV in the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s.  The role he is most famous for is as a sidekick to the hero on this offbeat variation of a specific genre of action show that had an awful film reboot three decades later.  He also did voice over work for cartoons and directed episodes of TV shows. He did a lot of charity in his spare time specifically for two causes.  He was a major mover for the Boys Club and Girls Club devoting his time, money, and fundraising ability. He was even more involved with an institution that helped children afflicted with a certain condition that he was introduced to while researching a movie role.  He started a celebrity sporting event for charity and a lot of the money raised went to the institution.