Traynor Ora Halftown

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Traynor Ora Halftown (February 24, 1917-July 5, 2003), better known as "Chief Halftown", was an entertainer who hosted a children's show that aired on WPVI-TV in Philadelphia from 1950 to 1999.[1]

Halftown was a full-blooded Native American from the Seneca nation in New York state.[1]

His signature greeting was "ees da sa sussaway," which is Seneca for "Let's get started".[1]

Halftown was also a professional bowler and spokesman for the Brunswick Bowling Manufacturing Corporation, which manufactures bowling equipment and other sporting goods.[1]

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  1. ^ a b c d Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia. Originally intended for a six-week series, his show went on to become the world's longest running local TV children's show.Chief Halftown, A Broadcast Pioneer. Accessed 1 April 2008.