Joe Franklin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Joe Franklin

American radio personality

Date of Birth: 09-Mar-1926

Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York, United States

Date of Death: 24-Jan-2015

Profession: writer, radio personality

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Joe Franklin (March 9, 1926 – January 24, 2015), born Joseph Fortgang, was an American radio and television host personality, author and actor from New York City.
His television series debuted in January 1951 on WJZ-TV (later WABC-TV), moving to WOR-TV (later WWOR-TV) in 1962, remaining there until 1993, one of the longest running uninterrupted careers in broadcasting history.