Wednesday Video Spotlight: RIP Oklahoma TV and radio icon Danny Williams
In this 2008 file photo, Danny Williams, 81, talks to listeners at the KOMA studio in Oklahoma City. Photo by Paul Hellstern, The Oklahoman Archives
Oklahoma City radio and television icon Danny Williams has died from complications following a heart attack in October, reports NewsOK.
He was 85.
Williams was one of the original 15 members of the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
His broadcasting career began in 1947 at a radio station in Austin, Texas. He was hired by WKY-4, an Oklahoma City television station, in 1950. That same year, “The Danny Williams Show” debuted. He played Spavinaw Spoofkin on the “Gismo Godkin Show” and was an announcer for “Live Wrestling” in his first years at the station, according to NewsOK.com.
In 1953, “The Adventures of 3-D Danny” debuted. Williams became known as Dan D. Dynamo for the series, which he wrote, starred in and produced. He also played character parts, including Xavier T. Willard, on the “Foreman Scotty Show” in 1960.
Starting in 1967, he hosted “Dannysday,” a daytime talk and variety program, for 17 years.
He completed his career hosting the morning show on KOMA from 1992 to 2008.
He retired in 2008 from his morning show on KOMA. Bouts of vertigo convinced him it was time to retire.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at the Oklahoma History Center.
Williams, a devout Christian since age 12, was also fond of telling callers to his morning radio show, “God bless you!” and “I love you. Pass it on.”
“I’ve got a heckuva track record. But it’s not me, it’s just luck. The Lord has blessed me, because I don’t even know what I’m doing,” he told The Oklahoman in August 2008.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends and fans.
-BAM
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GOD bless Danny Williams. Mom used to listen to his radio show while ironing my shirt for school. When i came home from school he was on TV and now i realize he probably ad libbed most if not all of his 3D Danny show. We will surly miss you Danny!
A true Oklahoma legend. Loved him on Foreman Scotty and of course-Saturday Night Wrestling on Channel 4. Lost a lot of my childhood with his passing. Watch out for flying chairs!
So sad to hear of Danny’s passing. He was one of a kind. My favorite DJ on WKY for so many years. In 1964 I won a trip with WKY & Danny went with us to see The Beatles in Dallas, Tx. He was a very kind person & always FUN to be around! R.I.P. Danny. You will be missed!
Wow, a true legend is gone. I was about 10 when Danny came to OKC. I listened and watched every chance I had and even was able to catch his last few shows on KOMA. May God bless you Danny as you rest in His loving arms. May Maureen find peace in his passing. Up the ante to 20 cents a point and skin’em all.
if you were a fan of 3D danny and foremane scotty as i was this is sad buy not unexpected news. danny williams was the best at whatever he did.