Bill Dance
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| Born | William George Dance, Jr. (1940-10-07) October 7, 1940 (age 83) |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Professional fisherman, television host, author |
| Spouse | Dianne[1] |
| Children | Bill, Jr; Paul; Patrick; Pamela; |
| Website | http://www.billdanceoutdoors.com |
Bill Dance (born William George Dance, Jr.; October 7, 1940) is an angler and host of Bill Dance Outdoors, a fishing television series on the Outdoor Channel, and Bill Dance Saltwater on the Sportsman Channel.
Raised in Lynchburg, Tennessee, Dance considered becoming a doctor, but changed his mind after happening upon a grisly motorcycle accident in the early 1960s. He then turned his focus to competing in bass tournaments. A fishing lure manufacturer that sponsored him suggested he should start a TV show to promote the product. The program originally began on WHBQ-TV, then the ABC affiliate in Memphis, in 1968.[2]
Dance's signature look includes sunglasses and a Tennessee Volunteers baseball cap. He received his first cap from their coach, Doug Dickey, in the late 1960s. He lives in Eads, with his wife, Dianne.[2]
