Bill Welsh was born on April 25, 1911 in Greeley, Colorado, USA. He was an actor, known for The Las Vegas Story (1952), Dragstrip Girl (1957) and The Rose Bowl Story (1952). He was married to Lucinda Pennington. He died on February 27, 2000 in Thousand Oaks, California, USA.
Bill Welsh passed away on February 27, 2000, two months away from what would have been his 89th birthday on April 25.
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He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6362 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on November 24, 1980.
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In April 1949, while working as a news reporter for KTLA, he covered the story of three-year-old Kathy Fiscus' fall down a well in the Los Angeles suburb of San Marino, California and the subsequent unsuccessful rescue attempt. This broadcast, shared with legendary reporter Stan Chambers (1923-2015), lasted nearly 40 straight hours and was considered the first live television event. It became a national story and became a template for how live news events should be covered. It also compelled the purchase of thousands of television sets in the Los Angeles area.
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His first television announcing assignment was an ice hockey telecast from the Pan-Pacific Auditorium on December 10, 1946. At that time, there were only 300 television sets all over Southern California.
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In 1951, he joined KTTV where he was director of sports and special events for many years. He is best remembered for broadcasting 48 consecutive Rose Parades.
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A staple of Los Angeles television for more than 40 years, past president of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and one of the driving forces behind the redevelopment of the Hollywood area. Welsh, one of the catalysts behind redevelopment in Hollywood, raised $150,000 to launch a project with the Community Redevelopment Agency. That was the genesis of the current revitalization program.
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Primarily known for covering sports and the Tournament of Roses parade for Los Angeles television. Also known for his civic activities for Hollywood.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Hollywood Beat
1993
TV Series
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
1974
TV Series
T.V. Announcer
Emergency!
1974
TV Series
1st Reporter
Savage Intruder
1970
TV announcer
The Bold Ones: The New Doctors
1969
TV Series
Bill Welsh
Ironside
1967-1968
TV Series
News Reporter / Announcer
Batman
1966
TV Series
Newsman George
A Ticklish Affair
1963
Carson (uncredited)
Divorce Court
1958
TV Series
Dragstrip Girl
1957
Bill Welsh--Drag Race Announcer
Science Fiction Theatre
1956
TV Series
TV Announcer
Star Shoppers
1955
TV Series
Host
The Atomic Kid
1954
Commentator (uncredited)
The Loretta Young Show
1954
TV Series
Fight Announcer
The Rose Bowl Story
1952
Bill Welsh
Just This Once
1952
Mr. Sanford (uncredited)
The Las Vegas Story
1952
Mr. Martin
The Day the Earth Stood Still
1951
Radio News Caster (uncredited)
M
1951
Dr. Graham - Police Psychiatrist (uncredited)
Storm Warning
1951
Hardy (uncredited)
Dial 1119
1950
Police Bulletin Announcer (uncredited)
Three Secrets
1950
Radio Commentator (uncredited)
The Great Jewel Robber
1950
Clausen - Jeweller (uncredited)
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Tournament of Roses Parade
1989
TV Movie
Himself - Host
KTLA at 40: A Celebration of Los Angeles Television
1986
TV Movie
Himself
Miss Universe Pageant
1959
TV Special
Himself
Operation Big Shot
1952
TV Movie
Himself - Reporter
Kathy Fiscus-San Marino Well Disaster
1949
TV Movie
Himself - Reporter
34th Rose Bowl Game
1948
TV Movie
Himself
58th Annual Tournament of Roses Parade
1947
TV Movie
Himself - Host
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1980
Star on the Walk of Fame
Walk of Fame
Television
On 24 November 1980. At 6362 Hollywood Blvd.
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1950
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Most Outstanding Live Personality
1949
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Most Outstanding Television Personality
Known for movies
The Las Vegas Story (1952) as Mr. Martin
Dragstrip Girl (1957) as Bill Welsh--Drag Race Announcer
$1 Million
