Traynor Ora Halftown
| Chief Halftown | |
|---|---|
| Born | Traynor Ora Halftown February 24, 1917 |
| Died | July 5, 2003 |
| Occupation | Entertainer |
| Title | Honorary chief of Seneca tribe |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret Halftown |
| Children | 3 children |
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Traynor Ora Halftown (February 24, 1917 – July 5, 2003), better known as Chief Halftown, was an entertainer who hosted a children's show that aired on WFIL-TV (which became WPVI-TV in 1972) in Philadelphia from 1950 to 1999.[1] Originally intended for a six-week series, his show went on to become the world's longest running local TV children's show.
Halftown was a full-blooded Native American from the Seneca nation in New York state. His signature greeting was "ees da sa sussaway," which is Seneca for "Let's get started". He was also a professional bowler and spokesman for the Brunswick Bowling Manufacturing Corporation. The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia inducted Halftown into their Hall of Fame in 2004.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia. Chief Halftown, A Broadcast Pioneer. Accessed 2010-11-30
External links
- Photograph of Halftown, PhillyHistory.org
- Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia website
