Willard Scott
American weather presenter and television personality (1934-2021) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 87
Willard Herman Scott Jr. was an American weatherman, radio and television personality, actor, narrator, clown, comedian, and author, whose broadcast career spanned 68 years, 65 years with the NBC broadcast network.
Willard Scott is read about 268 times a day, in 28 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 9 November 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 111 days, one point a day.
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In Their Own Words: Jim HensonFilm2007
The Singles 2nd WardFilm, Harry2006
I Love the '70s: Volume 2Series2002
NBC 75th Anniversary SpecialFilm1998
Holy ManFilm, Willard Scott1996
E! True Hollywood StorySeries1995
RoommatesFilm1993
Late Night with Conan O'BrienSeries1989
The Jim Henson HourSeries1989 Walt Disney World 4th of July SpectacularFilmMickey Goes to MoscowFilm, 1989Narrator1948
Macy's Thanksgiving Day ParadeSeries1934Born7 March 1934People around Willard
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About this person
Scott was notable as a weather reporter on NBC's Today show where he also celebrated US centenarian birthdays and notable anniversaries. Scott was the creator and original performer of McDonald's mascot clown Ronald McDonald.
