- Traynor Ora Halftown
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Chief Halftown File:Traynor Ora Halftown.jpg
Chief HalftownCreated by Traynor Ora Halftown Portrayed by Traynor Ora Halftown Information Gender Male Occupation Actor Title Honorary chief of Seneca tribe Family Ora Halftown
Katie HalftownSpouse(s) Margaret Halftown Children 3 children 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].
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".
Halftown was also a professional bowler and spokesman for the Brunswick Bowling Manufacturing Corporation, which manufactures bowling equipment and other sporting goods.
References
- ^ Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia. Originally intended for a six-week series, his show went on to become the world's longest running local TV children's show.Chief Halftown, A Broadcast Pioneer. Accessed 2010-11-30
External links
- Photograph of Halftown, PhillyHistory.org
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