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Chilly Billy Cardille
- Thread starter PHIL Z
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Sad to hear that he is ill..a true Pittsburgh TV pioneer. The few times I got to see his Saturday night TV show were a blast.
He was also known outside the Pittsburgh market as the host of the WWWF's (now WWE) weekly wrestling show from Philadelphia in the late '60s and early '70s, which he did in addition to his local Pittsburgh wrestling show. It was seen throughout the Northeast. Vince McMahon replaced him in 1972.
Hope he gets well soon. Was very impressed to hear him interviewed after the WJAS format change and say
"Today I am without a job for the first time since 1954!" Now THAT'S a professional!
"Today I am without a job for the first time since 1954!" Now THAT'S a professional!
Sad to know Chilly Billy passed away last week.
Thankfully, I think you can still see some of his cuts online. When you do, you'll see a very smooth and friendly character. I mean really smooth. If you feel you're saying "uh" or "um" too many times on the air, take a look at the old Bill Cardille bits and try to model your pattern of speaking after him.
What I find impressive about him is that he does perform a very funny character without becoming a clown, and that's not always easy to do. You could go from seeing him do a corny skit one time, but then still trust him to give you the weather on the news. Again, like I said, really smooth.
Pittsburgh has lost its greatest living broadcasting icon.
Thankfully, I think you can still see some of his cuts online. When you do, you'll see a very smooth and friendly character. I mean really smooth. If you feel you're saying "uh" or "um" too many times on the air, take a look at the old Bill Cardille bits and try to model your pattern of speaking after him.
What I find impressive about him is that he does perform a very funny character without becoming a clown, and that's not always easy to do. You could go from seeing him do a corny skit one time, but then still trust him to give you the weather on the news. Again, like I said, really smooth.
Pittsburgh has lost its greatest living broadcasting icon.
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