Victor Bozeman facts for kids

Victor Emanuel Bozeman (born August 11, 1929, in McLennan County, Texas – died November 26, 1986, in Los Angeles, California) was a talented American who worked in television. He was known as an announcer, a voice-over artist, and an actor.

Early Career in Entertainment

Victor Bozeman started his career in the 1950s as a disc jockey (DJ). He worked at a radio station called WLIB in New York City.

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Victor Bozeman also appeared in many popular TV shows. He played supporting roles in series like It Takes a Thief, Ironside, and Get Smart. He even played a reporter in the first episode, called a "pilot," for the show McCloud in 1970.

Becoming a TV Announcer

By 1974, Victor Bozeman decided to focus on announcing. He joined the staff at NBC in Burbank, California. This was a big step in his career.

At that time, there were not many African-American people working as announcers in television. Victor Bozeman was one of the few to achieve this. He became an important part of the announcing team at NBC. He worked alongside other well-known announcers like Don Stanley, Donald Rickles, and Peggy Taylor.

What a TV Announcer Does

Victor Bozeman did a lot of "live booth-announcing" work. This means he spoke live from a sound booth. He would introduce programs and read promotional spots for upcoming shows.

He also did station identifications, which are short announcements saying what channel you are watching. He often introduced the local news show, NewsCenter 4, for the NBC station KNBC. He would also sign off the station at the end of the day.

Later Life and Legacy

Victor Bozeman passed away on November 26, 1986, when he was 57 years old. He is remembered for his voice and his important role in television.