Troy Dungan

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Troy Dungan

Born William Troy Dungan Jr.
Occupation Television; Weather
Spouse(s) Janet Dungan

William Troy Dungan Jr. (born November 17, 1936, better known as Troy Dungan, is an American weatherman, formerly the chief weather anchor for Belo owned and ABC's Dallas affiliate WFAA-TV. He was also formerly the chief weather anchor for WBAP News/Talk 820.

Dungan graduated from Baylor University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree. He has also received private meteorological training from the National Engineering Science Company in Houston, Texas while employed at KTRK-TV.[1]

Dungan began his career at KWTX-TV in Waco, Texas in 1958. After working in Orlando, KTRK-TV in Houston, Philadelphia, and then ABC O&O WXYZ-TV in Detroit--Dungan joined WFAA-TV as chief weather anchor on July 19, 1976. While at WCAU he was the first weatherman to use the current 5-day forecast system. Before 1976, the weather predictions were never of more than two days.[2]

Ever since July 19, 2006, the day of Dungan's 30th anniversary with WFAA-TV, he has done the weather only during News 8 at Six, with Pete Delkus taking over his duties at News 8 at Five and The News 8 Update (10 p.m.). This was done in order to begin the transition from Dungan to Delkus as chief meteorologist/weather anchor for WFAA-TV. Troy's last day was July 18, 2007.[3]

[edit] Awards

Since then he has been named the Best Television Weathercaster by the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Association eight times. The Dallas Observer has named Dungan the Best Television Weathercaster five times. Dungan has also received the Knight of the Press Award, and special recognition from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association Research Flight Facility for his work on a documentary film dealing with the subject of hurricanes. The Dallas Press Club has also bestowed the Katie Award onto him.[1] During his last week as chief weather anchor, the National Weather Service gave Dungan an award for his service to the weather community.

[edit] Personal

Known for his trademark bow ties, Troy doesn't wear one on Thanksgiving. For reasons that are unknown, it is the only day of the year when he never wears a bow tie.[citation needed]

He started wearing bow ties in 1974 on WXYZ-TV after an ice-fishing story on Pontiac Lake.[4]

Dungan is currently the spokesman for 'Santa's Helpers', which provides thousands of toys to needy children throughout Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas.[1]

Dungan and wife Janet have three children by the names of Leah, Dana, and Wyn-Erin.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Troy Dungan. Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas WFAA.com. Retrieved on 2006-07-08.
  2. ^ Russ Bloxon's Where Are They Now?. Dallas Radio History.com. Retrieved on 2006-10-17.
  3. ^ Troy's autumn years mean summer departure. Uncle Barky's Bytes. Retrieved on 2007-01-17.
  4. ^ Bowing out. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved on 2007-07-30.
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