Cal Worthington, car salesman, animal lover, comedian, dies at 92
Cal Worthington, the iconic car dealer and commercial pitchman who shared the television spotlight for decades with a variety of animals all named Spot, has died. Worthington, 92, passed away Sept. 8 while watching football on television at his home in Orland, California. One of nine children, Worthington was raised in Oklahoma. An avid and decorated pilot, Worthington flew 29 missions over Europe as a bomber pilot in World War II. He also flew a Lear jet for many years. Worthington began his long car salesman career in Texas in 1950 and he prospered. He was a millionaire by age 30 and eventually owned dozens of car dealerships and had real estate interests in several states. With his homespun demeanor,
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