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, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| 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 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 radio and television host on NBC. He was the host of Garroway at Large from 1949 to 1951, the founding host and anchor of Today from 1952 to 1961, and the host of The Dave Garroway Show from 1953 to 1954. His radio work included host of The Dave Garroway Show (radio program) from 1947 to 1955 and Monitor from 1955 to 1961. His easygoing and relaxing style belied a lifelong battle with depression. Garroway was 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.