Ford Bond

David Ford Bond (October 23, 1904 – August 15, 1962)[1] was an American radio personality.

Ford Bond
Born
David Ford Bond

(1904-10-23)October 23, 1904
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedAugust 15, 1962(1962-08-15) (aged 57)
St.Croix, Virgin Islands of the United States
Career
ShowKraft Music Hall
StyleAnnouncer
CountryUnited States

He was the announcer for several popular radio shows in the 1930s and 1940s, earning him a spot on the This Is Your Life television show.

For his work on radio, Bond has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6706 Hollywood Blvd.[2]

Early years

Ford Bond was born in Louisville, Kentucky on October 23, 1904.[1]

Radio

Bond began working on radio at WHAS in Louisville, Kentucky, and joined NBC in 1928.[3]

For 20 years in the 1930s and 1940s, he was the announcer for several radio soap operas and other shows, including the advertising voice for a sponsor's product called Bab-O.[4][5] He was also a sports announcer for NBC radio in the 1930s, calling college football games as well as the 1934 Major League Baseball All-Star Game and 1934 World Series. He also served as radio consultant for Thomas E. Dewey during Dewey's 1948 campaign for president.[6]

For almost 30 years, Bond was the spokesman for Cities Service petroleum company, "the longest sponsor-announcer association in the history of radio."[7]

Later years

Bond retired from broadcasting in 1953 "to go into the building business in the Virgin Islands."[8]

Personal life

Bond was married to Lois Bennett, a singer.[7]

Death

Bond died at St. Croix, Virgin Islands on August 15, 1962.[1]

Appearances

This is a partial list of Bond's appearances on radio and television.

Radio

Television

References
  1. Bond, Ford. "The Internet Movie Database". Retrieved 2007-12-29.
  2. Bond, Ford. "Hollywood Walk of Fame Directory". Archived from the original on 2007-12-22. Retrieved 2007-12-29.
  3. Thomas, W.J. (November 20, 1932). "Ford Bond Would Like to Become Football Announcer". New York, Brooklyn. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. p. 66. Retrieved December 27, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. Sponsor Promotions Popular With Radio Listeners Part II
  5. The Great Radio Soap Operas
  6. "Our Respects To -- David Ford Bond" (PDF). Broadcasting. September 27, 1948. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
  7. DeLong, Thomas A. (1996). Radio Stars: An Illustrated Biographical Dictionary of 953 Performers, 1920 through 1960. McFarland & Company, Inc. ISBN 978-0-7864-2834-2. Pp. 35-36.
  8. "Ford Bond, Radio Pioneer, Dies In Virgin Islands". The Evening Independent. August 16, 1962. p. 13-A. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
  9. "Radio Archives: Premier Collections: Christmas - On The Air!, Volume 2". Retrieved 2007-12-29.
  10. Goldin, J. David. "Fun At Breakfast". Retrieved 2007-12-29.
  11. Hummert, Frank and Anne (2003-05-21). Radio Factory: The Programs and Personalities. ISBN 9780786416318. Retrieved 2007-12-29.
  12. Haendiges, Jerry. "Vintage Radio Logs". Retrieved 2007-12-29.
  13. "Radio of Yesteryear - Easy Aces Volume One". Retrieved 2007-12-29.


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