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== Later Life & Death == |
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In 1999, Parker retired from WNBF<ref name=":3" /> after working there for 51 years. In 2015, Parker was added to the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame.<ref name=":2" /> Parker died on August 19, 2019, and was buried with military honors.<ref name=":4" /> |
In 1999, Parker retired from WNBF<ref name=":3" /> after working there for 51 years. In 2015, Parker was added to the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame.<ref name=":2" /> Parker died on August 19, 2019, and was buried with military honors.<ref name=":4" /> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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| Born | William Parker January 18, 1928[1] |
| Died | August 19, 2019 (aged 91) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Officer Bill, the Atlantic Weatherman, the Dean of Broadcasting[3] |
| Occupation | Broadcaster |
| Years active | 1948-2010 |
| Known for | Broadcaster for WNBF, member of the New York State Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame |
Bill Parker, also known as William Parker,[4] was a broadcaster for WNBF,[2] and a member of the New York State Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame.[2] Shows hosted by Parker include the TV Ranch Club, Captain Galaxy and the Officer Bill Show.[5] Parker started working at WNBF in 1948, and retired in 1999.[6] In 2015, Parker was added to the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame.[5]
Early life & Education
Parker was born in Canastota, New York in 1928,[2] which is in the town of Lenox, New York. After graduating from Canastota High School[4] in 1945,[7] Parker joined the United States Army.[2] Between 1947 and 1948, Parker attended Columbia College in Chicago.[2]
Career
In 1948, Parker started to work for WNBF.[2] In 1949, Parker helped create WNBF-TV,[2] where he hosted a show on its first day.[8] On television, Parker hosted children's shows such as the Officer Bill Show,[9] TV Ranch Club, and Captain Galaxy.[5]
Later Life & Death
In 1999, Parker retired from WNBF[6] after working there for 51 years. In 2015, Parker was added to the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame.[5] Parker died on August 19, 2019, and was buried with military honors.[9]
References
- ^ a b "New York State Birth Index - 1928". Internet Archive. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Bill Parker". NYS Broadcasters Association - Hall of Fame. 2015-05-06. Retrieved 2023-07-15.
- ^ "Honorees on the Wall of Stars". Broome County Friends Of The Forum. Retrieved 2023-07-15.
- ^ a b "William Parker Obituary (1928 - 2019) - Port Dickinson, NY - Press & Sun-Bulletin". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2023-07-15.
- ^ a b c d "Longtime Southern Tier entertainer and radio/TV personality passes". 870 AM 97.7FM News Talk WHCU. Retrieved 2023-07-15.
- ^ a b Neel, Roger (2019-08-15). "Broadcast Legend Bill Parker Has Died". WNBF News Radio 1290. Retrieved 2023-07-15.
- ^ The Class of 1945, Canastota High School (1945). The Toot. Canastota High School. p. 15.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Joseph, Bob (2014-11-07). "Bill Parker Talks Binghamton Radio And TV History". WNBF News Radio 1290. Retrieved 2023-07-15.
- ^ a b Pitcher, Glenn (2019-08-19). "My Early Memories of 'Officer' Bill Parker". 98.1 The Hawk. Retrieved 2023-07-15.