Willard Scott Early Life and Career Beginning
Scott was born on March 7, 1934, in Alexandria, Virginia, and attended George Washington High School. As a 16-year-old, he expressed an interest in broadcasting by working as an NBC page at WRC (AM), NBC’s owned-and-operated radio station in Washington, D.C.
Scott subsequently went to American University, where he worked at WAMU-AM, the university’s radio station, from 1951 to 1953, alongside fellow student Ed Walker. While at American University, Scott joined the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity and earned a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy and religion.
Scott and Walker co-hosted the nightly Joy Boys radio show on NBC-owned WRC radio from 1955 through 1972. (this was interrupted from 1956 to 1958 when Scott served on active duty with the U.S. Navy.).
Walker would memorize or scribble down a list of characters and a few lead lines to set up a situation, which Scott would then commit to memory or scribble down on his Braille typewriter (Walker was blind since birth).
The Washington Post wrote in a 1999 story that the Joy Boys “ruled Washington, offering entertainment, camaraderie, and community to a city on the edge of great change” when they were at the height of their fame in the mid-1960s.
The Joy Boys show aired on WRC until 1972, when it was moved to WWDC, a cross-town station, for another two years. They were “closer than most brothers,” Scott wrote in his book The Joy of Living, of their deep professional and personal friendship, which lasted until Walker’s death in October 2015.
During the 1960s, Scott split his time between radio and hosting children’s television shows. He played characters such as Commander Retro and Bozo the Clown on WRC-TV, the sister station of WRC Radio. Scott began working as a weekday weatherman on WRC-TV in 1970.
Willard Scott’s Wife Paris Keena Biography
Paris Keena is an American retired media personality and is currently a Broadway Investor. She is widely known as the wife of the late Willard Scott, an American weather presenter.
Willard Scott’s Wife Paris Keena Age
Keena is over 60 years old as of 2021, she was born in the United States of America. She has been celebrating her birthday every year together with her family and friends. We are keeping tabs on Keena’s age and will update this section with more information about her date of birth once available.
Willard Scott Age, Cause of Death
Willard Scott was 87 years of age at the time of his death, he was born on 7th March, 1934 in Alexandria, Virginia, USA. His sudden cause of death was because of his advanced age and the health complications it comes with it, a source has confirmed.
Willard Scott Daughters
Willard did not sire any children with his second wife but he had two daughters; Sally Scott and Mary Scott from his first marriage with Mary Dwyer Scott.
Willard Scott Net Worth
Willard Scott’s net worth was around $11 million at the time of his death.
Willard Scott’s Wife Paris Keena Net Worth
Keena has an estimated net worth of $12 million, she has inherited her husband’s properties.
Willard Scott Wikipedia
Full Names: Willard Herman Scott Jr.
Gender:Â Male
Profession: Weather presenter, radio and TV personality, actor, narrator, clown, comedian, and author
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: White
Religion: To be updated
Sexual Orientation:Â Straight
Age: 87 years
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Date of Birth: March 7, 1934
Place of Birth: Alexandria, VA, United States of America
Date of Death:Â September 4, 2021
Body Measurements: To be updated
Height: 5 feet 9 inches
Weight: Moderate
Eye Color: To be updated
Hair Color: To be updated
Shoe Size: To be updated
Dress Size: To be updated
Breast Size: To be updated
Waist Size: To be updated
Hip Size: To be updated
Father (Dad): To be updated
Mother: To be updated
Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): To be updated
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Paris Keena (m. 2014), Mary Dwyer Scott (m. 1959–2002)
Dating: Not Applicable
Children:Â Sons (Not Known) Daughter(s) (Sally Scott, Mary Scott)
Net Worth: $11 Million
