Dick Goddard

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Dick Goddard born?February 24, 1931
2. Where was Dick Goddard born?Cleveland, Ohio
3. What is the career span?1966-2016 (50 years)
4. What is the primary affiliation?WJW-TV, Cleveland, Ohio
5. Who is Dick Goddard?Dick Goddard was a weather forecaster who told people in Cleveland about the sky for almost 50 years. He also loved drawing, writing books, and helping animals.
6. How long did Dick Goddard work as a weather forecaster?He worked for 50 years, starting in 1966 and ending in 2016. That means he was on TV for a whole half-century!

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