I saw something with Jim Nabors about a year ago where it was said that he was not gay, just friends with Hudson. It ruined his career because of the inuendo, but he would not denounce his frienship with Hudson.
About 20 years ago I dated a lady whose sister was married to a very famous athlete/Hollywood type/face on Wheaties, etc.. She said that it was well known that Nabors was a $3 bill.