Bill "Wee Willie" Webber died Sunday, May 23rd from a heart attack. He was the chairman for the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia.
Webber was hospitalized a few days in preparation for open heart surgery set for this coming week.
He filled in for Charlie O'Donnell as the announcer on "American Bandstand" when it got its local start in Philadelphia at WFIL-TV, which later was renamed and became WPVI-TV. Webber worked for kids' programs on three different Delaware Valley channels, WFIL-TV, channel 6; WPHL-TV, channel 17 and WKBS-TV, channel 48.
Throughout his career, Webber was also a member of the staffs at radio stations WIP Radio, WPEN Radio, WHAT Radio and WVLT Radio.
Webber was born on June 11, 1929 in Cuba and married his wife, Constance in 1958. They met while Bill was doing a morning show on WFIL-TV and Constance was visiting the station.
Funeral details are unavailable at this hour. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that donations be made to the Broadcast Pioneers Scholarship Fund, PO Box 2886, Bala Cynwyd, PA. 19010.
