The start date is the 100th anniversary of the birth of William Conrad, who became known internationally for his role as Frank Cannon in Cannon 1971-76, for which he was nominated twice for Emmys and Golden Globes, but he had a very big career not least in radio as he had a rich, gravelly voice and became known for performances on radio as much as onscreen, where he had over 100 screen credits. He started playing villain roles such as the Killers 1946 and The Racket 1951 and finished as Jake and the Fatman 1987-92. Leading roles eluded him throughout life, because as a self-confessed food lover he had an extensive girth. Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky his family moved to Southern California in his younger teens and he graduated in Orange County. We believe a match should be held in his honour and hope you will accept