3. Ray Worked Along Side Frank Capra and Dr. Seuss!
But, not in any way you're thinking. While in the Army during World War II working for the Special Services Division, making those educational films, his commanding Officer was none other that Colonel Frank Capra, who would go on to be quite famous himself for such films as It's A Wonderful Life, Mr. Smith Goes To Washington, and the five time Oscar winner It Happened One Night. He served the Colonel as a loader, clapper boy, and camera assistant, all while making his own films on the side. This is where he worked with Theodore Geisel, AKA Dr. Seuss, as well as composer Dimitri Tiomkin. Both of which went on to greater successes in far different worlds. Dr. Seuss, of course, went on to become one of the most beloved children's authors, with a few of his books going back to the world of film. Dimitri went on to become "one of the giants of Hollywood movie music", winning 22 Academy Awards and working with Frank Capra many times along the way!