Traynor Ora Halftown
Male, Deceased Person
1917 – 2003
Who was Traynor Ora Halftown?
Traynor Ora Halftown, better known as Chief Halftown, was an entertainer who hosted a children's show that aired on WFIL-TV in Philadelphia from 1950 to 1999.
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, which manufactures bowling equipment and other sporting goods. The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia inducted Halftown into their Hall of Fame in 2004.
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- Born
- Feb 24, 1917
United States of America - Nationality
- United States of America
- Died
- Jul 5, 2003
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on July 23, 2013
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