“Really? Never heard it.”
I grew up in Los Angeles. It was known, but not openly publicized. Like Rock Hudson. Like Victor Buono.
“Victor Buono”
Gay or not, I’ve always thought that one of the most disappointing “might have beens” is the fact that Buono did not live long enough to play Nero Wolfe. I think he was THE ONE, and it just did not happen on our timeline!