| 词条 | Traynor Ora Halftown |
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| name = Chief Halftown | image = | caption = Chief Halftown | active = 1950-1999 | occupation = Entertainer | birthname = Traynor Ora Halftown | birth_date = February 24, 1917 | death_date = July 5, 2003 | title = Honorary chief of Seneca tribe | spouse = 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] Originally intended for a six-week series, his show went on to become the world's longest running local TV children's show. 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. The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia inducted Halftown into their Hall of Fame in 2004.[1] References1. ^1 Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia. Chief Halftown, A Broadcast Pioneer. Accessed 2010-11-30 External links
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