TAKE FIVE “I did a lot of silly things, and it worked!”
By John Sprecher
Willard Scott is a name synonymous with smile — the smile that he wore every time he was in front of a camera, and the smiles he’s put on millions of faces across an amazing career in radio and television. Scott is an ebullient personality who’s almost larger than life. From his early days as Bozo the Clown (and creator of Ronald McDonald), to his years with the Today Show and several Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parades, to his still twice-a-week centennial birthday wishes on behalf of Smucker’s, Willard clearly qualifies as an American icon. Each issue, “Take Five” poses five questions to a community personality that have not been shared in advance. Here, Willard Scott talks about his 60-plus years in entertainment and journalism, and his love of of the barrier island lifestyle that is Sanibel.
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