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Bill Parker | |
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| Born | William Parker 1928 |
| Died | August 19, 2019 (aged 90–91) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Officer Bill, the Atlantic Weatherman, the Dean of Broadcasting[1] |
| 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[2], was a broadcaster for WNBF[3], and a member of the New York State Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame[3]. Shows hosted by Parker include the TV Ranch Club, Captain Galaxy and the Officer Bill Show[4]. Parker started working at WNBF in 1948, and retired in 1999[5]. In 2015, Parker was added to the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame[4].
- ^ "Honorees on the Wall of Stars". Broome County Friends Of The Forum. Retrieved 2023-07-15.
- ^ "William Parker Obituary (1928 - 2019) - Port Dickinson, NY - Press & Sun-Bulletin". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2023-07-15.
- ^ a b "Bill Parker". NYS Broadcasters Association - Hall of Fame. 2015-05-06. Retrieved 2023-07-15.
- ^ a b "Longtime Southern Tier entertainer and radio/TV personality passes". 870 AM 97.7FM News Talk WHCU. Retrieved 2023-07-15.
- ^ Neel, Roger (2019-08-15). "Broadcast Legend Bill Parker Has Died". WNBF News Radio 1290. Retrieved 2023-07-15.