- Last name is pronounced "Freeze".
- His memoir, "Chuck Fries: Godfather of the Television Movie, A History of Television", was published in 2013.
- Began his entertainment career at Ziv Television Programs, Inc. He moved to Screen Gems in 1960, where he was involved in the production of shows including Naked City (1958), Route 66 (1960), Hazel (1961), Bewitched (1964), Father Knows Best (1954), I Dream of Jeannie (1965) and The Monkees (1965).
- He was the son of Gladys E. (Guethlein) and Charles M. Fries.
- Attended and graduated from Elder High School in Cincinnati, Ohio (1946).
- Received his Bachelor of Arts degree and Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. He later received an honorary degree (Doctor of the Arts), presented by the president of the university.
- He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 6922 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on June 27, 1986. His Walk of Fame star is located opposite the famous Mann's Chinese Theatre.
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