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When I was just starting out in the business, I used to love to watch Lorne Greene doing the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. I said right then, 'That's what I want to do someday,' and it's been one dream that has come true.

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Willard Scott
Age: 90
Born: 1934
Born: March 7
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City of Alexandria
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