 The "Atlanta Daily World" raved about Casey in a 1976 article.Casey was described as a “modern Renaissance Man” who excelled as a scholar, an artist, and an athlete.At the time of the premiere of "Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde" in Atlanta, GA at the RIALTO, Casey was highly regarded, as he had received critical acclaim for his role in "Guns of the Magnificent Seven", "Cleopatra Jones" and "Maurie."