He was called "The Master of Malaprop", which is where you purposely use the wrong word in a sentence, making it hilarious. For example, saying "You could have knocked me over with a fender." We assume the word "hilarious" meant something different back in the 60's.
The decision in the case of Grim Reaper v. Wapner is in. Ruling is for the plaintiff.
(d) February 26th, 2017