I think to most people under 45, he is known as the voice of Tigger. Don't forget that his kids show went off the air in the early 60's. And Tigger became more than just a supporting character, thanks to Paul Winchell.

I'm not trying to lessen his contributions as a ventriloquist, just trying to be honest about his contributions since the mid-60's. He was a brilliant ventriloquist, but most people under the age of 45 rarely had a chance to see that.