Ray Goulding was part of a comedy duo that featured what other American, best known for his character Wally Ballou?
Ray Goulding: Raymond Walter "Ray" Goulding (March 20, 1922 – March 24, 1990) was an American comedian, who, together with Bob Elliott formed the comedy duo of Bob and Ray. Bob Elliott (comedian):  He is most remembered by the character of Wally Ballou, a mild-mannered, but indefatigable radio reporter.
Bob Elliott