Back in the 20th century, cleared to close meant what it sounds like. Your lender had checked your financials, everything looked good and you only had to schedule your closing: then you'd get the mortgage. In the 21st century, however, even after your lender clears you to close, you may find roadblocks in your path.
Carl Betz. Carl Lawrence Betz (March 9, 1921 â January 18, 1978) was an American stage, film, and television actor. He appeared in a variety of television series, including the CBS soap opera Love of Life; however, he is best remembered for playing Donna Reed's television husband, Dr. Alex Stone, from 1958 to 1966 in the ABC sitcom The Donna Reed Show.
Early years. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1921, Betz was the oldest of four childrenâtwo sons and two daughtersâof Carl W. and Mary Leona Betz. His father was a native of Missouri; and according to the federal census of 1930, he was then the chief chemist at a local laboratory and later, by 1940, for Allegheny County.