Talk:Willard Scott/Archives/2015

Death and Lang Scott
I was unable to find a source for the information about Willard Scott's death or his possible relation to Lang Scott that was added by User:Bassmangotdbluz. I have reverted the page back to the version last edited by User:WWB on 13 November 2014 Gilgenk (talk) 02:55, 18 November 2014 (UTC)

Picture
While interesting, shouldn't there be a more appropiate photo for this biography? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.192.51.33 (talk • contribs).


 * Indeed, it's a bit undignified. And the caption is rather ironic. --cogpsy 07:53, 10 December 2006 (UTC)

I am new to this forum, but use it frequently as a resource. How do I add a photo of Mr. Scott? I have one from Virginia in the 1960s that was taken by my family at the local McDonalds. Thank you. Imadollwriter 17:53, 20 August 2007 (UTC)


 * It is quite easy, really. As long as you took the photo (and thus own the copyright to it), simply click on "Upload file" on the left side of this screen, then click "It is entirely my own work" on the next screen. Then follow the on-screen instructions to fill in the blanks. Let me know if that doesn't work for you, I'll be happy to assist further (and will also post this reply on your Talk page).  JGHowes talk  -  20:44, 20 August 2007 (UTC)

Hampton Roads
I just found the history section for WAVY-TV, and it states Willard worked for what was then WAVY-AM 1350 at one point. Does anyone know when that took place? WAVY 10 14:41, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

"writings" section
the list of books authored should be flagged as fiction or non-fiction. probably by grouping fiction under one heading and non-fiction under another. of course isbn # and year of publication would be helpful as well.--71.183.238.134 (talk) 13:13, 13 March 2009 (UTC)

Willard Scott's Toupée
I recall that Willard Scott, at the end of an interview on the Late Night with David Letterman TV show, took off his toupée (one of the funnier and more memorable moments of the Late Night series).

This may be the first instance of Scott, while working on NBC's Today Show, removing his toupée on television (much to the consternation of the NBC executives who compelled him to wear a toupée in the first place).

An editor with knowledge of Willard Scott and his early years at NBC (and perhaps Late Night with David Letterman) should favorably consider adding an appropriate passage describing this incident to the article.

72.82.168.158 (talk) 03:24, 17 December 2009 (UTC)

Ronald McDonald
... the creator of the Ronald McDonald character.[citation needed]

Citation - http://www.pbs.org/opb/pioneersoftelevision/pioneering-people/willard-scott/

I'll leave it for the experts to insert it.

NavyVet6989 (talk) 04:55, 9 February 2011 (UTC)

trashing the advertisers
I don't know how common it was in 50's radio, but Walker and Scott didn't hesitate to poke fun at the advertisers. I remember their spots for "The Old Rathskeller", a German restaurant. It became "The Old Rat Cellar". It would be nice to find recorded excerpts of The Joy Boys and link them to this article. WilliamSommerwerck (talk) 17:02, 20 February 2012 (UTC)

Cool down, Willard!
Shouldn't the fact that Ray Stevens wrote a song about him be mentioned? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.126.56.92 (talk) 17:26, 13 December 2012 (UTC)