Was Dolph Sweet anything like his character, Carl Kanisky? Was he also no-nonsense, hard-nosed, tough, and rugged?

I don't know anything much about his personal life. I know that as a whole, he did play tough characters. I would suppose that had much to do with his appearance and strong presence. Maybe someone else can provide more.

Was Dolph Sweet anything like his character, Carl Kanisky? Was he also no-nonsense, hard-nosed, tough, and rugged?

Like his alter ego, Dolph Sweet was a no-nonsense man. He was actually quite brilliant. According to various websites/search engines, Dolph Sweet went to college in New York and Alabama. He was a drama teacher at Barnard College. He loved to read books. In an early April, 1983 TV Guide article, he seemed to be a perfectionist. According to a 1975 soap opera magazine I came across, Mr. Sweet could sing in three octaves. He also encouraged his wife to take college courses. He also served in the U.S. Air Force and was a POW. That's pretty much all the information I have. If anyone else has any more information, please feel free to share.:)

he also had very neat handwriting judging by the autographed index card that i have in my collection

Like his alter ego, Dolph Sweet was a no-nonsense man. He was actually quite brilliant. According to various websites/search engines, Dolph Sweet went to college in New York and Alabama. He was a drama teacher at Barnard College. He loved to read books. In an early April, 1983 TV Guide article, he seemed to be a perfectionist. According to a 1975 soap opera magazine I came across, Mr. Sweet could sing in three octaves. He also encouraged his wife to take college courses. He also served in the U.S. Air Force and was a POW. That's pretty much all the information I have. If anyone else has any more information, please feel free to share.:)

Yes, I forgot he was a POW.