Career
Standley wrote (with Art Thorsen) and recorded "lieutenant"s In The Book", a number one single on the Billboard Charts in 1952. The comedy recording sold over two million copies and received a gold record. During World World War II, Standley served in the United States Army and entertained the troops with Red Skelton and Dave Brubeck for the United Service Organizations. Standley frequently worked with Horace Heidt, touring with the bandleader and occasionally appearing on his television program