Dave Garroway
Dave Garroway | |
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Garroway circa 1970 | |
| Born | David Cunningham Garroway July 13, 1913 Schenectady, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 21, 1982 (aged 69) Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | West Laurel Hill Cemetery |
| Other names | The Roving Announcer |
| Alma mater | Washington University in St. Louis |
| Occupation | Television personality |
| Years active | 1938–1982 |
| Known for | Host of Today (1952–1961) Host of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (1953-1960) Host of Wide Wide World (1955–1958) |
| Spouses | Adele Dwyer (m. 1945–1946)Pamela Wilde (m. 1956–1961) |
| Children | 3 |
David Cunningham Garroway (July 13, 1913 – July 21, 1982) was an American television personality. He was the founding host and anchor of NBC's Today from 1952 to 1961. His easygoing and relaxing style belied a lifelong battle with depression. Garroway has been honored for his contributions to radio and television with a star for each on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the St. Louis Walk of Fame, the city where he spent part of his teenaged years and early adulthood.