
Person
Dave Garroway
Acting · 1913–1982
Biography
David Cunningham Garroway (July 13, 1913 – July 21, 1982) was an American television personality. He was the founding host and anchor of NBC's Today from 1952 to 1961. His easygoing and relaxing style belied a lifelong battle with depression. Garroway has been honored for his contributions to radio and television with a star for each on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the St. Louis Walk of Fame, the city where he spent part of his teenaged years and early adulthood. Description above from the Wikipedia article Dave Garroway, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self

The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest

The Merv Griffin Show
Self

What's My Line?
Self

The Colgate Comedy Hour
Self

Alias Smith and Jones
1971

Startime
Self – Host

Your Show of Shows
1950

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1948

The Emmy Awards
Self
Filmography
- 2024Jim Henson Idea ManSelf (archive footage)
- 1979Jack FrostGroundhog Day Television Reporter (voice)
- 1971The CBS Newcomers
- 1971Alias Smith and Jones
- 1968The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest
- 1968The Movie OrgySelf (archive footage)
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
- 1959StartimeSelf – Host
- 1959It Happened to JaneDave Garroway
- 1958The Western: A Lost TV SpecialHost
- 1955Babes in ToylandSanta Claus
- 1955Wide Wide WorldSelf - Host
- 1954Babes in ToylandSanta Claus
- 1950The Colgate Comedy HourSelf
- 1950Your Show of Shows
- 1950What's My Line?Self
- 1949The Emmy AwardsSelf
- 1948Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
- 1948I Surrender DearDisc Jockey
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