Garroway Dave Vedic birth chart profile
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Garroway Dave

Remembering (Jul 21, 1982)

July 13, 1913 · Schenectady, New York
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Moon Sign
Scorpio
Sun Sign
Gemini
Ascendant
Virgo
Nakshatra
Anuradha
Birth Star
EntertainmentStressful workSame Job more than 10 yrsPublic SpeakerMultiple MarriagesWife Passed AwayLife Path 7Destiny Number 3
Biography

Garroway Dave Biography

American radio broadcaster from 1939 and by 1952, the original host of the "Today Show," for nine years. Low-key, relaxed, witty and erudite, Garroways ability to talk to the camera as though he were speaking directly to the viewer made him a most unlikely TV personality. He kept a loyal audience during his entire tenure until he stepped down due to the stress of taking on too much work and the suicide of his wife, Pamela. Since 1961, he became involved with various shows, business interests and reading programs. By the 1970s he was feeling anxious and guilty over quitting, feeling he could have contributed more quality and value to TV broadcasting but further efforts to renew his place never quite caught on again. Garroways last TV appearance was in January of 1982, on the 30th anniversary broadcast of "Today." Garroways second wife, Pamela, took her own life by overdosing on sleeping pills in April 1961. He married Sara Lee Lippincott in 1980. He was father to a stepdaughter, Paris, by his first wife and stepson Michael by Pamela; as well as father of a son born to him and Pamela, David, Jr. Feeling depressed after open heart surgery in 1982, Garroway saw his wife off to work on July 21, put the barrel of a shotgun to his head at precisely 9:00 AM - the hour when the "Today" show went off the air - and pulled the trigger. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Dave Garroway (born July 13, 1913, Schenectady, New York)

Dave Garroway was an American radio and television personality best known as the original host of NBC''s Today show, which debuted in 1952. He was born on July 13, 1913, in Schenectady, New York, United States, and passed away on January 21, 1982, in Florida.

News

There are no current news updates about Dave Garroway, as he died in 1982. In television history, Garroway is frequently referenced in retrospective pieces that examine the origins of the Today show and the evolution of morning television. His impact is discussed in biographies, documentary retrospectives, and scholarly overviews of early American broadcast journalism.

Social media details

There are no official or verified social media accounts for Dave Garroway. Any contemporary pages bearing his name are typically fan-run or biographical resources. For authoritative information, refer to established reference sites and archival materials rather than individual social media profiles.

Recent projects

There have been no recent projects associated with Dave Garroway due to his passing in 1982. Public interest remains in historical footage, archival interviews, and compilations that document his contributions to television history.

Public profile and career highlights

  • Original host of NBC''s Today show, a position he held from the show''s debut in 1952 until 1961.
  • Influenced the development of the modern talk/variety news format with a relaxed, conversational hosting style that helped shape morning television.
  • Born: July 13, 1913; Birthplace: Schenectady, New York, United States.
  • Death: January 21, 1982; Place of death: Florida (Pompano Beach).
  • Legacy: Widely referenced in television-history literature as a pioneer of early American broadcast journalism and morning-show programming.

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Numerology Profile

Life Path
7

Chaldean Life Path 7 is Ketu-like—analysis, mystery, and spiritual depth. It indicates learning through research, introspection, and inner truth.

Destiny
3

Chaldean Destiny 3 indicates creative expression and communication. It supports writing, speaking, marketing, media, and artistic visibility.

Soul Urge
6

Chaldean Soul 6 desires love, belonging, and responsibility. It seeks harmony at home and fulfillment through care and service.

Personality
6

Chaldean Personality 6 appears caring, responsible, and protective. Others often see harmony-making and relationship commitment.

Kabbalah Number
5

Kabbalah Number 5 reflects an inner spiritual code of change and freedom. It supports adaptability, exploration, and growth through experience.

Birth
4

Discover Birth Number 4 in Vedic astrology: key personality traits, career paths, relationships, and remedies to balance life and attract success and prosperity.

Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1939
Career
Gain social status 1939 (Popular radio broadcast program, 13 years)
1961
Career
New Job 1961 (Took on varying positions)
1961
Death
Death of Mate April 1961 (Second wife Pamela committed suicide)
1980
Relationship
Marriage 1980 (Third marriage Sara Lee Lippincott)
1982
Mental Health
Depressive episode 1982 (Depressed after open heart surgery)
1982
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released January 1982 (Last TV appearance)
1982
Death
Death by Suicide 21 July 1982 (Gunshot, age 69 plus one week)
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