Howard Gilbert McNeil was a meteorologist in Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas for thirty years (1955-1985). He was affectionately known throughout the Southwest as "The Old Weatherbird" because his broadcasts were seen all over the region as part of the regular programing at the superstation KFJZ, Channel 11. Wikipedia
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