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Most Recent Role: Himself on Pioneers of Television
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Wall Lake, Iowa
Birthday: 12-3-1927
Birth Name: Howard Andrew Williams
Howard Andrew Williams was born in Wall Lake, IA on December 3, 1927. From the very beginning Andy's parents him, his three brothers, and sister to sing in the choir at the Presbyterian Church. When Andy was 7, the family moved to Des Moines, IA. Andy attended Elmwood Elementary School, where he played in the school band, and later Callanan Junior High. The Williams Brothers quartet, with...

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Pioneers of Television
Variety
Wednesday 16 January 2008 on PBS

A chronicle of television's first successful genre, the variety show - from its beginnings as a continuation of vaudeville and radio entertainment through the many iconic personalities that made it so popular. Experiments in variety show programs and the decline of their popularity in the late...

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Andy appeared on an episode of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous in 1988 with his (then) 15 year old son Bobby, the segment was filmed in Leningrad, Russia. (edit)
Andy's "Hollywood Walk of Fame" star is located at 6667 Hollywood Blvd. (edit)
In 1965, Andy performed five nights at the Iowa State Fair and received the key to the city. In 1984, he began annual Christmas tours. (edit)
Andy's father, Jay, was a railroad clerk. (edit)
Andy's parents were Jay and Florence Williams. (edit)

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Andy Williams: I still don't think I'm as good as anyone else. (edit)
Andy Williams: The important things are children, honesty, integrity and faith. (edit)
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