Indiana Broadcast History Archive

Bill Crawford

Dental student Bill Crawford was the first weathercaster at WFBM-TV, Indianapolis. He had become a professional meteorologist in the military and had a nice mixture of humor, warmth, and integrity. He continued with Channel 6 after he received his dental degree and opened his practice. 

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