- His shows were known for being educational as well as entertaining. A live "Story Telling" segment with drawings told tales that had a meaningful lesson at the end. He often brought on educational guests, in addition to the occasional appearances by stars like Lucille Ball, who were also parents. For a time he appeared on NBC's "Today" show with Dave Garroway. London engaged the children watching at home in holiday craft-making, hobbies, and songs, and related stories about the creations of holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, the Fourth of July, Halloween, etc.
- On 5 July 2011, he appeared on British antiques show "Four Rooms", attempting to sell an original painting by Marilyn Monroe.
- Later in life, he collected Hollywood fashion memorabilia, amassing more than 60,000 costumes, accessories and props.
- Son of Minna (Scott) and Isadore Yulish. His parents were Russian Jewish immigrants.
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