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Ford Bond

American radio personality (1904–1962) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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David Ford Bond (October 23, 1904 – August 15, 1962)[1] was an American radio personality.

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He was the announcer for several popular radio shows in the 1930s and 1940s, earning him a spot on the This Is Your Life television show.

For his work on radio, Bond has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6706 Hollywood Blvd.[2]

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Early years

Ford Bond was born in Louisville, Kentucky on October 23, 1904.[1]

Radio

Bond began working on radio at WHAS in Louisville, Kentucky, and joined NBC in 1928.[3]

For 20 years in the 1930s and 1940s, he was the announcer for several radio soap operas and other shows, including the advertising voice for a sponsor's product, Bab-O cleanser.[4][5] He was also a sports announcer for NBC radio in the 1930s, calling college football games as well as the 1934 Major League Baseball All-Star Game and 1934 World Series. He also served as radio consultant for Thomas E. Dewey during Dewey's 1948 campaign for president.[6]

For almost 30 years, Bond was the spokesman for Cities Service petroleum company, "the longest sponsor-announcer association in the history of radio."[7]

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Later years

Bond retired from broadcasting in 1953 "to go into the building business in the Virgin Islands."[8]

Personal life

Bond was married to Lois Bennett, a singer.[7]

Death

Bond died at St. Croix, Virgin Islands on August 15, 1962.[1]

Appearances

This is a partial list of Bond's appearances on radio and television.

Radio

Television

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References

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