William B. Williams
Broadcast Artist
1923 – 1986
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Who was William B. Williams?
William B. Williams, was an American disc jockey on New York City radio station WNEW for over four decades. He hosted the popular program Make Believe Ballroom. Williams is particularly noted for coining the title "Chairman of the Board" for Frank Sinatra.
Unusually, Williams appeared in the November, 1966 issue of Detective Comics, in a story which involved Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson, the civilian identities of Batman and Robin, appearing on his show. He was given a prominent appearance on the cover for the occasion.
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- Born
- Aug 6, 1923
Babylon - Also known as
- William Breitbert
- William Williams
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- Syracuse University
- Died
- Aug 3, 1986
New York City - Resting place
- Kensico Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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