Traynor Ora Halftown, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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entertainer
Date of Birth: 24-Feb-1917
Place of Birth: Allegany Indian Reservation, New York, United States
Date of Death: 05-Jul-2003
Profession: bowler
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About Traynor Ora Halftown
- Traynor Ora Halftown (February 24, 1917 – July 5, 2003), better known as Chief Halftown, was an entertainer who hosted a children's show that aired on WFIL-TV (which became WPVI-TV in 1972) in Philadelphia from 1950 to 1999.
- Originally intended for a six-week series, his show went on to become the world's longest running local TV children's show. Halftown was a full-blooded Native American from the Seneca nation in New York state, believed to be born in or near Red House, New York.
- His signature greeting was "ees da sa sussaway," which is Seneca for "Let's get started".
- He was also a professional bowler and spokesman for the Brunswick Bowling Manufacturing Corporation.
- The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia inducted Halftown into their Hall of Fame in 2004.
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