Hal Gibney
Radio announcer (1911–1973) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Harold T. "Hal" Gibney (August 26, 1911 – June 5, 1973)[1][2] was NBC's West Coast announcer for more than 20 years.[3]
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Hal Gibney | |
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Born | Harold T. Gibney (1911-08-26)August 26, 1911 Woodland, California, U.S. |
Died | June 5, 1973(1973-06-05) (aged 61) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | San Mateo Junior College |
Occupation | Announcer |
Years active | 1935–1970 |
Spouses | Gay Williams
(m. 1935; div. 1941)Juanita Fields (m. 1946)Marion L. McKinstry
(m. 1955; div. 1970)Julie Pratt-Tripp (m. 1971) |
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He was best known as the announcer for The Six Shooter and The Mickey Mouse Club. He was also known as the announcer for the radio and the original television version of Dragnet.[3]