Bill Dana
Bill Dana was a comedian, actor, and screenwriter. He wrote many routines including “Would You Believe?” for Don Adams on the popular “Get Smart” TV sitcom. Bill created the character Jose Jimenez on “The Steve Allen Show” for the man-in-the-street segments. His many TV appearances included the bumbling elevator operator on “The Danny Thomas Show.” And his Jose character was included in several scenes of the 1983 movie “The Right Stuff.” His popular albums were “My Name is Jose Jimenez” and “Jose Jimenez the Astronaut.”
