Billy Barty - Speaking of pool and golf

The television show Peter Gunn ran from 1958 to 1961. As a private investigator, Gunn had to have reliable sources of information about the underworld. One of his favorites was a little guy named Babby, played by Billy Barty. Barty had a long career, partly because he was a good actor, and partly because he stood 3'9" tall. He was a great addition to the Gunn program, adding a touch of humor that it sometimes needed in the midst of its usually-depressing subject matter. In the first two seasons, Barty could be found in a pool room, taking on all opposition as he pulled his portable stool after him. In the third season he had changed to golf, on the premise that no one would think he could play, and he carried a high handicap.