Donald H. Wilson

(1900-1982) born in Lincoln. Actor, announcer, while a character and announcer for comedian Jack Benny's radio and television programs from 1933 to 1967, he was selected 17 times by press and listeners as most popular announcer; was also a sports announcer, theater actor, and host of other shows. Consult Current Biography (1944) 736-737 and obituaries in New York Times, April 27, 1982, p. B-8 and Newsweek, May 10, 1982, p. 67 and Who Was Who in America, Vol 8 (1985) 430.

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