He was interested in sportswriting and journalism until he realized his musical skill. After he moved to Nashville to pursue a musical career, he signed with Decca Records.When he wasn't shilling for affordable dining options, Anderson was the first country artist to host a network game show, starring on ABC's The Better Sex, and later, hosting TNN's Fandango. He was also in soap operas, appearing for several years during the 1980s on ABC's One Life to Live.