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Bill Cardille is a native of Sharon Pennsylvania. "Chilly Billy" as he is affectionately known, started his broadcast career in 1952 in Erie, PA at WICV Channel 12. He later made Pittsburgh his home in 1957 signing on WIIC Channel 11 (now known as WPXI) and starred as the host for several historical programs such as...Studio Wrestling...Dance Party...and the ever popular Chiller Theater. Bill is still one of the original host for the annual Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon, which has raised 15.8 million dollars locally for this great cause.

Over the years Bill Cardille has collected several awards and honors for his volunteer work and elaborate career. He was awarded the Heart Award in 1976. Named AFTRA's TV Personality of the Year and inducted in the AFTRA's Hall of Fame in 1979. Viewing of Chiller Theater is displayed in New York's Museum of Broadcast, and Bill was inducted into the Pennsylvania Broadcaster Hall of Fame in 1997. Bill currently spends most of his time on the radio. You can hear Chilly Billy every weekday on 1320 WJAS from 10am - 3pm. He and his wife, Louise, currently live in the North Hills and are proud parents of Lori, Marea and Bill. They have four grandchildren.

Hsieh Wang was born on 5 May 1930 in Xi'an, Shaanxi, Republic of China. He was an actor and producer, known for A Better Tomorrow (1986), Infra-Man (1975) and Hong men jue e zhe (1985). He was married to Yu Hsu. He died on 21 July 2016 in Taipei, Taiwan.

Gabriel Condrón was born on 10 November 1963 in La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Gabriel was a director and writer, known for Un peso, un dolar (2006), The Irish Prisoner (2015) and Esperando la carroza 2: Se acabó la fiesta (2009). Gabriel died on 21 July 2016 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Kirby Brumfield was born on 6 February 1932 in Coos Bay Oregon. He was an actor, known for The Green Hornet (1966), Batman (1966) and Charlie Churchman and Teenage Masquerade (1967). He died on 21 July 2016 in McMinnville, Oregon, USA.

Lewie Steinberg was born on 13 September 1933 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. He died on 21 July 2016 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.

Dennis Green was born on 17 February 1949 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA. He was married to Marie Law and Margie Shindler. He died on 21 July 2016 in California, USA.

George Morrissette was born on 12 June 1938 in St. Boniface, Manitoba, Canada. George was a writer, known for Shoestring Theatre (1959). George died on 21 July 2016 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

László 'Fritz' Nemeth died on 21 July 2016.

Andrew Lang was born on 4 October 1968 in Wisconsin, USA. He was a producer and executive, known for Altered (2006), Loverboy (2005) and Red Betsy (2003). He died on 21 July 2016 in New York City, New York, USA.

Sérgio Galvão was born on 23 July 1935 in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. He was an actor and director, known for Tiradentes, O Mártir da Independência (1977), Campeão (1982) and Lupu Limpim Clapla Topo (1986). He was married to Catharina Russo Leão. He died on 21 July 2016 in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.