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Morris Perelmuter King served in the Marines during World War II, and was a member of The Halls of Montezuma Orchestra, a group led by bandleader Bob Crosby, made up of professional singers and musicians serving in the Marines. Other member of the group included noted band vocalist Frank Tennille (also the father of Toni Tennille, of the Captain and Tennille), and musician and actor Hugh Roberts "Lumpy" Brannum, who later played Mr. Green Jeans on Captain Kangaroo.