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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
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.
Cardille was the third of nine children who included Jack Cardille, Patricia Porter, Barbara Burdette, Edward Cardille and Thomas Cardille. His parents were William and Frances Cardille. He grew up in Sharon, Pennsylvania, USA. He attended classes at what is now known as Indiana University of Pennsylvania before getting his first job in television in Erie, Pennsylvania. He met his wife to be (Louise Maras), while in Erie, Pennsylvania. The couple celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on 3 October 2015. They have three children - Lori Cardille Rogal (husband Jim), William S. Cardille and Marea Johnson (husband Clark) and four grandchildren Kathryn Cardille Rogal, Jacob Cardille Rogal, Charlie and Cooper Johnson. Cardille called Louise "the glue" who kept their marriage and family together.
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