Although he had many acting credits, his most recognizable television roles include Cal, the Texas-born junkyard partner of Fred G. Sanford in Sanford, the short-lived Sanford and Son sequel from 1980-1981. He played a cannibal on an episode of Night Court. He appeared as Bubba in the TV series The Dukes of Hazzard in Season 2, Episode 18, called "Find Loretta Lynn". He provided the voice of several supporting characters on the animated television series King of the Hill (set in his home state of Texas). In 2005, he wrote and directed a film titled Repetition and also played a small role in the television series My Name Is Earl.